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Software for knitters

Liz Clouthier posted a list of IBM-based knitting software, along with her impressions of how useful the various programs are.
Glenna Stansifer posted her thoughts on the KnitWare shareware program. KnitWare now has its own Web site, too.
CrossStitch Designer, while not really intended for knitters, is helpful for charting stitch patterns. It's available in three different versions from HobbyWare, 9686 Spruce Lane, Fishers, IN 46038, +1 (317) 595 0565.
Cochenille Designs has its own Web site. Their programs Garment Styler and Stitch Painter have gotten favorable reviews on the big knitting list.
- Lola Lee posted a short review of Garment Styler from Cochenille Designs, for the Macintosh.
- Jean Guneysu sent a review of Cochenille's Stitch Painter, for Windows.
KnitCraft is the American and Canadian importer of DesignAKnit, a Windows program for designing sweaters. You can download a free demo version from their Web site. Beacon Hill Knits publishes a newsletter about the full version.
Elaine Benfatto, of E&P Ware, has made the program ColorKnit 3.0.7 available on the Internet. This program is only for Macintoshes.
Rose's Knits offers several software tools for knitters:
- Dr. Cutter - Resize and straighten images.
- KnitPic - Resize and reduce colors, with dithering options.
- Back and Forth - Convert between common knitting file formats.
- Mr. Card - Edit and print console cards for Passap machines.
- Cut2Crd Pro - Convert CUT patterns to Mr. Card, graphical interface.
Lois Larson has written a book called Software Directory for Fiber Artists. You can order it from her Web site.
Crafted Software, in Australia, offers stitchcraft software for charting intarsia, Fair Isle, cross stitch, hardanger, and more. Here's the address:
Crafted Software
P.O Box 78
Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782
+61 (47) 57 3136
fax: +61 (47) 57 3337

Emily Way, emily@woolworks.org

Last updated April 21, 1998