Create the shape in the ShapeSizer and open it in the pattern

Open shape and work it out in the ShapeSizer:

    1
    Open the ShapeSizer program via the Shape / ShapeSizer... menu.
    2
    Open the desired shape in the overview with double click.
    -  or  -
    Select shape and press Continue >.
  1. The next window of the ShapeSizer appears.
    3
    Set the measure unit and the stitch density.
  1. The measure unit and the stitch density are used for further editing.
    4
    Select the desired gore type under type of shape.

No.

Function

1

A gore in the area of the neck opening (FRONT) is inserted.

2

A gore below the Fair Isle area is inserted.
Result: With it the Fair Isle yoke becomes rounder and replaces the usual neck gore.

    5
    Open the next dialog window with Continue >.
    6
    Generate basic size in the < * 6 > column.
    7
    Open the next dialog window with Continue >.
    8
    Shape specifications and under Narrowing steps Fair Isle enter the desired specifications:

No.

Function

Number

1

Define the number of narrowing steps in the Fair Isle area

Width

2

as desired

The step width of the Fair Isle narrowings have different widths.
Result: no spikes are generated

3

All the same width (spikes)

The step widths of the Fair Isle narrowings have the same width and are placed in such a way that the spikes result.
Result: a type of spikes are generated

Result: Without spikes

Result: Spikes

With the Fair Isle narrowing technique, only the shape part color Body is used from the sleeve-body connection on.

    9
    Open the next dialog window with Continue >.
    10
    Modify the entries in the table (8) if necessary.
  1. The values in the display window change.

 

Function

1

Graphic presentation of the Fair Isle stepping calculated by the ShapeSizer.

2

Number of needles (width) at end of Fair Isle.
All needles are counted, even the non-knitting needles.
The displayed value (3) is doubled (1x1 knitting technique) and added to/subtracted from the Wert (2).

3

Display of the width changes (stitches) based on the original width.
Specification of the actual knitting needles.
Positive value: more stitches
Negative value: fewer stitches

4

Display of the height changes (rows) based on the original height.
Positive value: more rows
Negative value: fewer rows

5

Actual number of rows in the height.

6

Number of needles (width) at the beginning of the Fair Isle.

7

Reset changed table (8).
Values calculated by ShapeSizer (original) are entered.

8

Table with information on every narrowing step of the Fair Isle in height and width.
Values can be changed.

    11
    Open the next dialog window with Continue >.
    12
    Open the element to be changed under Open Shapes in the Shape Editor:
    13
    Carry out changes in the Shape Editor:

A multi-step narrowing narrowing type is inserted in the area of the Fair Isle.

    14
    Select the desired collar type under collar modules.
    15
    Open the next dialog window with Continue >.
  1. k&w Arrangements are determined and saved as kaw file in the same directory.
    16
    Press the key with the activated checkbox.
  1. The kaw file is laid onto the active pattern.