How to figure out finished pattern size (alpha)
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toribug11
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4 years, 4 months ago by toribug11
The way I make my knots, there’s thirteen knots per inch, in alpha-type patterns.Let’s say I have a pattern that’s 39x26 knots. Divide both numbers by thirteen, and you should get 3 and 2. Meaning, the finished pattern will be about 3 by 2 inches. If the division comes up as a decimal, I usually round it up to the next number, meaning that 3.56 would be 4, giving me a little wiggle room. It’s better to plan for the finished piece to be bigger than you think, so you have enough thread and don’t have to splice in new ones as you work. I haven’t been able to come up with a formula for normal-type patterns yet, but (again, the way I do them) in a chevron pattern, there’s about 11 v-shapes per inch. Hopefully this makes sense! |
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Hk14
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4 years, 4 months ago by Hk14
Hmm your formula for alphas sounds good, I don’t think rounding will make it too much different. Maybe try comparing the same number of rows from a normal to the same number of rows in an alpha and try making a formula from that? I’m not sure if that makes sense but for example compare a 50 string normal to a 50 string alpha and maybe you can figure something out from there...
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toribug11
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4 years, 4 months ago by toribug11
@Hk14 the thing with normal patterns is that not all rows have the same number of knots. Like it’ll start five across, then the next row is four, then five again. It’s not too complicated, I just need to sit down and do it. I’m actually planning to make a relatively simple normal tomorrow to help me suss it out.
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Hk14
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4 years, 4 months ago by Hk14
Ohhh yeah you’re right. Hopefully the simple one you’re making will help you figure it out
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