Creating the shape as lined shape in the pattern project

Open the Shapes tool window:

    1
    In the Start ribbon under Tool Windows, select the Shapes tool window.
  1. In the tool window, the existing shapes of the pattern project are displayed.
    2. 2
    Place the cursor in the tool window and open the context menu with the RMB.
    3
    Select Create New Shape of Size M... in the context menu.
  2. The New Lined Shape dialog box will appear.
    3. 4
    Select the desired input format.
    5
    Confirm with the OK key.
  3. The new lined shape (basic shape) is graphically displayed in the Shapes tool window and in a new document window New shape xx [size x] as rectangle.

: Default attributes are used for the shape edges of the lined shape.

    6
    For creating a lined shape based on the displayed rectangle click the Properties button in the ribbon under Line Table.
    - or -
    Use the graphic displayed in the document window.
    7
    Create the desired shape lines.
    8
    Allocate the desired attributes to the shape lines.

: You may use the method you prefer as both views are always adjusted to each other.

Basic Shape: Front - Binding-off at sleeve opening

Shape Element: Neckline symmetric - Crew Neck

Adjusting the position of the Start, V-Neckknitting element

    1
    Select the desired shape line.
    2
    Open the tool window via Line Properties.
    3
    Change the position of the Start, V-Neck knitting element in the Markings section under X and Y.
    4
    Make further changes if necessary.
  1. Place the knitting element at the left shape line (endpoint), as the binding-off shall be done from left to right.

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Positioning of the knitting element Start V-neck, stitch v-vwith

  • X value: 0
  • Y value: 0
  • Orientation: Top left - upper left corner

: Due to theBinding-off shape symbol, the knitting element is not visible in the pattern with pending shape.

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Positioning of the knitting element Start V-neck, stitch v-vwith

  • X value: 0
  • Y value: -1
  • Orientation: Top Left

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Positioning of the knitting element Start V-neck, stitch v-vwith

  • X value: -11
  • Y value: -1
  • Orientation: Top Left

Adjusting the position of the Start, V-Neckknitting element

    1
    Click on the marking point at the start of the neck.
    In the Shape Editing menu bar -> Properties group open the Marking Point Properties tool window.
    - or -
    Open the context menu on the marking point with RMB and click on Marking Point Properties.
    2
    Change the position of the Start, V-Neck knitting element in the Orientation section under X and Y.
    The values X and Y determine the distance from the marking point to the defined anchor in the knitting element.
    X: A positive value offsets the knitting element to the right and a negative value to the left.
    Y: A positive value offsets the knitting element upwards and a negative value downwards.

Place the knitting element at the left shape line (endpoint), as the binding-off shall be done from left to right.