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  4. How to Create a Dimensioned Shape

How to Create a Dimensioned Shape

Via Preset Basic Shape Types

Via Preset Basic Shape Types:


  • The shape tape raglan is required.
  • A shape with starts is required.
  • The stitch densities of the starts are determined.
  • The stitch density of the collar and the linking trimming are determined.
  • For new shapes the specification of the stepping is set in rows.
  1. On the Start page under the New Dimensioned Shape section in the left detail column select the basic shape type Raglan.
  • The possible settings for the selected shape type appear in the middle detail column.
  1. Select specific settings.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Width under Stitch Density [10 cm] in the Pattern group box of the right detail column.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Height by Stitches .
  • The stitch density value is entered with the Basic Stitch Density label.
    Stitch Density
  1. Select the desired needle action in the Filling Element list box.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Width under Stitch Density [10 cm] in the Waistband of Body group box.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Height by Stitches .
    This value can differ from the stitch density of the basic pattern.
  • The stitch density value is entered with the Waistband of Body label.
  1. Activate the Knitting Element for the Start check box.
  • The options for the waistband of the body appear.
  1. Select the start module for the body in the list box.
  1. Select the settings for the waistband of the body:
  • Quantity of Systems
  • Elastic Thread
  • Protection Yarn
  • Transition
  1. Select a module in the list box under Knitting Element for Doubling.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Width under Stitch Density [10 cm] in the Cuff of Sleeve group box.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Height by Stitches .
  • The stitch density value is entered with the Cuff of Sleeve label.
  1. Activate the Knitting Element for the Start check box.
  • The options for the cuff of the sleeve appear.
  1. Select the start module for the sleeve in the list box.
  1. Select the settings for the cuff of the sleeve:
  • Quantity of Systems
  • Elastic Thread
  • Protection Yarn
  • Transition
  1. Select a module in the list box under Knitting Element for Doubling.
  1. Go to the Collar / Trimmings group box.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Width under Stitch Density of the Start [10 cm].
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Height by Stitches .
  • The stitch density value is entered with the Start of Collar and Trimming label.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for Width under Stitch Density within Trimming [10 cm].
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Height by Stitches .
  • The stitch density value is entered with the Linking Trimming label.
  1. Activate the Knitting Element for the Start check box.
  • The options for the start of collar appear.
  1. Select the start module for the collar in the list box.
  1. Select the settings for the start of the collar:
  • Quantity of Systems
  • Elastic Thread
  • Protection Yarn
  • Transition
  1. Select a module in the list box under Knitting Element for Doubling.
  1. Click the Create Dimensioned Shape button.
  • The dimensioned shape opens-up with the selected settings.
Via existing dimensioned shape

Via an existing shape:

  • A  *.sgsf *.gks file of a broadly similar shape exists.
  1. Call-up the Open menu under Start on the Start page.
  • The Open dialog box appears.
  1. Select and open the *.sgsf *.gks  file.
  1. Call-up the Save as menu in the File ribbon in order to save the shape with a new name.
Implement your own ideas

Implement your own ideas:

  • The shape cannot be derived from any of the basic shape types.
  • A shape without starts is required.
  • The stitch density of the basic pattern was determined based on the knitting sample.
  • For new shapes the specification of the stepping is set in rows.
  1. On the Start page under the New Dimensioned Shape section in the left detail column select the basic shape type Private.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Width under Stitch Density [10 cm] in the Pattern group box of the right detail column.
  1. Enter the determined value in the edit box for the Height by Stitches .
  • The stitch density value is entered with the Basic Stitch Density label.
  1. Select the Filling Element in the list box of the Pattern group box.
  1. Keep the stitch density in the Waistband of Body group box as it is.
  1. Keep the Knitting Element for the Start check box deactivated.
  1. Keep the stitch density in the Cuff of Sleeve group box as it is.
  1. Keep the Knitting Element for the Start check box deactivated.
  1. Click the Create Dimensioned Shape button.
  • The dimensioned shape opens-up with the selected settings.
  1. Call-up the Save as… menu in the File ribbon in order to save the shape as a file.

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