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trikerbob
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 Posted - 01/07/2009 : 17:45:28
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I just installed PC stitch standard. I want to be able to use this for my Latch hook. If anyone does that please let me know. Also need to know how to put in MCG textiles colors. Any help will be appreciated!!
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Dragonlair
USA
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 17:53:03
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There is absolutely no reason it would not work. Just interpret each "stitch" as a knot of yarn. You won't have the specialty stitches, of course but it should work.
This kind of graph will work for any craft that used graphs like this, including some forms of beadwork!
Diane
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Dragonlair
USA
2931 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 17:53:53
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I forgot the other question.
All PCStitch products come with a Floss Editor. You can define one for your yarns and use it in PCStitch as any other "floss".
Diane
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trikerbob
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 08:46:52
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My pattern is 36" X 24" The number of latch hook stitches is 136 X 91
The program calls for 504 X 164 stitches. How do I make convert it to change it to the correct stitches so the correct amount of colors will come out right?
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Dragonlair
USA
2931 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 12:13:45
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Why do they differ? You should have a pattern and just interperet one "stitch" as one "knot".
Are you importing a photo o the design? If so, check the threads concerning importing and converting to patterns for tips on that.
Diane
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crochet_crazy
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Posted - 01/08/2009 : 14:33:07
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quote:
Originally posted by trikerbob
My pattern is 36" X 24" The number of latch hook stitches is 136 X 91
The program calls for 504 X 164 stitches. How do I make convert it to change it to the correct stitches so the correct amount of colors will come out right?
If you start out with the right stitches per inch you should end up with the right number of "knots" you require and sizes.
I do crochet with my PCS, and other than I want the rulers in reverse, its exactly the same kind of deal. |
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trikerbob
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 15:40:30
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| In Latchhook, there is 3.75 stitches per inch versus 8 or 10 stitches per inch the way PCS is set up. |
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Dragonlair
USA
2931 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 17:57:10
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When you create a design for other than cross stitch - ignore the stitches/inch! That is just a convention. You can USE the exact same pattern for 18 count, 14 count, 11 count, even 40 count. The ONLY difference is the size. Call it whatever you want - just make sure the number of "stitches" is correct. The count has absolutely no effect on the pattern itself!
Diane
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trikerbob
USA
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Posted - 01/09/2009 : 04:54:32
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| I know the size of the pattern is the same. But the number of pieces of yarn per inch is not. How do I determine the colors per inch since the count will not go below 8 per inch? |
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Dragonlair
USA
2931 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2009 : 07:58:17
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Since latch hook yarn is of a standard length (with a second standard length for rya yarn), just multiply the number of stitches by that length (3 or 3.5 inches, I believe). That is much more accurate than depending on the "estimate" for cross stitches. The floss usage chart does give the number of stitches.
Diane
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trikerbob
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2009 : 12:42:47
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Hi Diane, I have entered a MCG Floss pallette that I was given but it is only 35 colors and I need to add 15 more. How do I go about adding colors to the pallette? I tried the custom adding but it adds the color but wont allow me to assign asymbol for the color
Thanks
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Dragonlair
USA
2931 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2009 : 13:25:20
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Bob,
You might try to use the Floss Editor and create a new palette with all the colors you need. If you select that, you should have no problems with setting symbols.
Diane
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trikerbob
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2009 : 17:34:19
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| Where do I find the floss editor? |
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Dragonlair
USA
2931 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2009 : 20:13:12
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The Floss editor is a separate program that comes with all registered versions of PCStitch. Check the shortcuts, you should be able to find it.
Diane
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trikerbob
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 17:23:33
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Dragonlair
USA
2931 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 17:40:57
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In the same folder where Pro and/or Standard is located, there should be a Floss Editor.Exe. If you are not showing the file types, you will not see the ".exe". The icon to the left looks like 3 colored pencils. In my case it is in: C:\Program Files\Aa-Hobbies\PCStitch 7 and C:\Program Files\Aa-Hobbies\PCStitch Pro.
Also, in the Start Menu, wherever you have the group that is installed with the program, there is your PCStitch shortcut AND a Floss Editor shortcut.
Diane
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Using PCS for Latchhook
