Date: Sun, 5 Mar 95 08:08:22 -0600 From: Glenna Stansifer To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: KNIT - KnitWare KnitWare is a knitting program put out by Morningdew Consulting Services. It is basically a program that simplifies the calculations we all need to make when designing our own garments. There are two modules - Sweater Design and Tops and Vests Design. Basically, you input the measurements you need to fit and decide on the basic pattern shapes, and the program calculates the number of stitches and rows to cast on. There are limitations in the kinds of shapes (I tried to design a dolman sleeve cardigan for my daughter and there were no provisions for different sleeve styles), but for basic calculating, the program is very good. After you've input all the necessary numbers, the program calculates, then prints out a pattern for you to follow. It has provision for hand and machine knitting; measurements in inches or centimeters; and the machine knit directions for hand or machine ribbing. You can use any pattern stitch you want, because the real basis for this program is the swatch you make up. If you use a pattern stitch in the swatch, you note this in the NOTES portion of the printed pattern. All in all, it's been a good tool for designing for me. I've used it with the most success with machine knitting (since I tend to make up hand knitting patterns as I go along and this is definitely a plan-it-all-out-in-advance program, which is the way you want to go in machine knitting. At least, that's what I've found out so far for me ;) ). Disclaimers apply - I don't have any commercial associations with Morningdew, or Janet Tombu, the developer, except as a customer. The program is shareware. You try it, you like it, you register it. You can inquire at: Morningdew Consulting Services Ltd 7604 Morningdew Rd Victoria, BC Canada V9E 2A1 ph: (250) 652-4097 Janet, if you'd like to add something, please jump in. Glenna Stansifer libinyc1@cerf.net Inyo County Free Library PO Drawer K Independence, CA 93526 In the Owens Valley of California East of the Sierra Nevada