As a result of the back stitch issue, I often reverted to leaving it out of the electronic version then penning the lines onto a print-out. I found some of the design features incredibly frustrating, for example the ‘undo’ button only allowed you to undo the very last addition to the design (yes, a maximum of one ‘undo’) and back stitch seemed to be nearly impossible to remove once added. With some perseverance, I was able to learn to use it and make designs.
The initial installation was easy and simply a case of putting it in the CD drive. I cannot imagine that she uses it herself.įirstly, the CD Rom came with either no written instructions or guidance notes within the package itself (that I found) so it was a case of figuring it out for yourself. On using it, is quickly becomes evident that Jane Greenoff isn’t a expert program designer, and has apparently authorised the use of her name on this product. From a Google search, I have discovered she is founder of a group called The Cross Stitch Guild and a godmother of traditional flowers-and-kittens-type cross stitch design. When I purchased this, I had never heard of Jane Greenoff. (However, I have seen it on sale for up to £40.00!) I was mainly attracted to this product by the low price of £7.00.
#HALF STITCH PCSTITCH SOFTWARE#
Last year, I downloaded the software PCStitch 10 for around £30.00. I quickly found that designing on paper could be quite limiting, as it didn’t allow for quick and easy editing or quick testing out of ideas and time consuming in terms of making several prototype stage copies before a final ‘neat’ one was made up.Īfter around five or six tarot card designs on paper, I decided to progress to mainly designing electronically and bought a CD Rom of Jane Greenoff’s Cross Stitch Designer from Amazon for around £7.00. 186 m.(Left) The finished design for The Magician on paper (Right) a prototype stitching taken from an earlier simpler design also done on paper I used a total of 4 skeins of yarn to finish my blanket. How many skeins of yarn do I need for a blanket? I would have loved to make this a 60 inch long blanket- but I ran out of yarn and this yarn was no longer being sold. I worked till I used up 4 skeins of yarn, which made my blanket roughly 45 inches long. How many stitches do you cast on for a blanket?įor a throw that is about 55 inches wide, you’ll need to cast on 130 stitches and work in the Half Linen Stitch pattern. Measure this swatch you create and determine how many stitches you will need for your blanket. All you need to do is cast on about 10 stitches with the needle you plan to use and work in pattern. This is always important when you are using a new skein of yarn. Any Super Bulky 6 yarn can be substituted instead.
This is a beautiful variegated yarn with tones of greys and blues but is sadly discontinued now. Yarn details:įor today’s Half Linen Stitch Blanket I’m using the Caron Tea Cakes Yarn in Lady grey and Oolong colorways. When you purchase an item via these links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
#HALF STITCH PCSTITCH HOW TO#
And it is so satisfying to see your blanket grow!ĪLSO READ: More blog posts about ” How to knit a blanket!” I know that at the end of the day after the kids are in bed I can sit down with my favorite Netflix show and knit a few rows. A blanket, on the other hand, is a longer time commitment and it is always waiting for you.
#HALF STITCH PCSTITCH PORTABLE#
Making a scarf is fun, and a great portable project but I finish a scarf easily in a week or two. I find knitting to be so relaxing and therapeutic. Learn how to make a blanket using the Half Linen stitch! This blanket has a unique texture that does not curl and has a beautiful texture! Makes a nice dense fabric with no holes!