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Comment on Truchet tiling design inspiration 1 by Helen Marchetti

Helen Marchetti — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:41:16 +0000

Keeping the repeats small enough to align vertically so a 1200-row scarf doesn’t need several programmed segments is such a practical constraint. Truchet tiles look like a perfect fit for that, simple pieces that still turn into surprisingly varied patterns.

Comment on Double jacquard using punchcard machines 2 by Dušan

Dušan — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:53:42 +0000

The interleave function of layer and image is relatively new, you need to upgrade to version at least to ArahPaint6.0.4200.
The function for transparent paste of layer, on the other hand, is quite old and it is described in the User’s manual on page 59-60, section 8.
https://www.arahne.eu/pdf/apaint6-EN.pdf

Comment on Double jacquard using punchcard machines 2 by Alessandrina

Alessandrina — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:48:38 +0000

In reply to Dušan. Thank you your feedback. I am working on a Mac, using version Version 6.0.3375, not certain if features lag between that version and the latest PC one, will give this method a try.

Comment on Double jacquard using punchcard machines 2 by Dušan

Dušan — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:39:20 +0000

I see you are using complex steps in ArahPaint to achieve interlacing of images and for inverting colors on overlap.
In the latest ArahPaint6.0.4255, we have a new function to interleave images with any ratio. You need to set your base image, and load or create a layer. Then go to measure tool (row 6, column 4) and set the ratio of interleave for example X: 2, Y: 2. Then select from the menu Filters > Interleave layer with main image (last menu entry). It will create a new image where layer and main image will be horizontally interleaved with chosen ratio.
For the inverted image sections that you are creating in this post, you can also make your overlay image, and paste it down in transparency mode. You do it by enabling toggle button “paste” blow the current mouse X Y position indicators. Once pasted, program will crate new overlap colors, which you can then copy and merge to achieve the color inversion mapping that you desire.

Comment on Using the Brother knitleader: some tips by Alessandrina

Alessandrina — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:32:32 +0000

In reply to Ingeborg. See added notes in the body of the post

Comment on Using the Brother knitleader: some tips by Ingeborg

Ingeborg — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:48:47 +0000

Hi, these instructions are for the full scale knit leader 116. How about the built-in knit leader in the 881 and 891? Do they need the tracings on the mylar sheet at a reduced scale?

Comment on Hand knit “dragon scales” by Alessandrina

Alessandrina — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 11:33:33 +0000

In reply to Mary. Thank you for pointing that out. I am not really a hand knitter, hence this was in the category of "possible. Looking back at this nowadays, I had already noticed the visual discrepancy in the segments of the swatch itself, am used to machine knitting where the number of stitches is fixed, I will try to review the chart

Comment on Hand knit “dragon scales” by Mary

Mary — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:40:12 +0000

Love the pattern but it’s gets a bit confusing from row 15
The total stitches needed from that point is 37 instead of 35

Comment on To mesh or not to mesh 9: more on mock filet design by Tanya Cunningham

Tanya Cunningham — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:20:24 +0000

I came here looking for mesh, but really enjoyed the section on thread lace, and got more ideas from that. One advantage, IMO, is that you can knit a much more compact, detailed motif on thread lace than over mesh. Thank you.

Comment on Daisyknits Brother compatibility charts and history by Alessandrina

Alessandrina — Thu, 30 May 2024 22:14:30 +0000

In reply to Carolyn Smithhisler. Thank you for pointing that out. I am not the author of the document, it is shared as originally written.