Shapewizard: Load Shape Elements

Load shape elements in the Shapewizard:

Combine the shapes front, back, sleeve and collar in the Shapewizard into a Cardigan with inserted sleeve.kaw shape.

    1
    Run the Shapewizard via the k&w Shape / Shapewizard (k&w Put Together Shape)....
    2
    Load a shape for the Body front element with the button.
  1. The Open dialog box appears in order to select a shape file.
    3
    Select shape.
  1. The shape will be loaded and the name will be displayed und Body front.

Load the shape elements for Body back, Sleeve and Collar using the same procedure.

    4
    Specify the knitting mode of the collar in the selection menu under front/ back collar.
    e.g.: 1X1 Collar.

: For the collar element pay attention to:

    5
    Specify stitch cross-over (connection of body and sleeve).

Setting

Use

B2 Type 1 with opening

With non-continuous stitch rows (cardigan, vest, V-neck, neck gore).

B2-Type 1 TC-T with opening L0

With non-continuous stitch rows (cardigan, vest, V-neck, neck gore).
Use for k&w patterns knitted with all the needles.

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    Specify the number of stitches and rows for remaining narrowing.

Possible settings for remaining narrowing

Stitches (A)

Rows (B)

Function

1

1

With the remaining narrowing 1 row in the body is knitted on L0 and then 1 stitch (L0+L1) is narrowed from the sleeve.

The ratio between sleeve (A) and body (B) is 1:1.

1

2

With the remaining narrowing 2 rows in the body are knitted on L0 and then 1 stitch (L0+L1) is narrowed from the sleeve.

The ratio between sleeve (A) and body (B) is 1:2.

2

1

With the remaining narrowing 1 row in the body is knitted on L0 and then 2 stitches (L0+L1) are narrowed from the sleeve.

The ratio between sleeve (A) and body (B) is 2:1.

2

2

With the remaining narrowing 2 rows in the body are knitted on L0 and then 2 stitches (L0+L1) are narrowed from the sleeve.

The ratio between sleeve (A) and body (B) is 2:1 (=1:1).