..........Knit it Now..........patterns are unlike patterns.....you've used before...........They allow you to customize your pattern..........using YOUR gauge and modify.....the sizes to fit YOU...........Although they are computer generated,.....we don't offer software...........There's nothing to install,.....learn, or maintain...........Just three steps and you'll have a custom.....pattern that includes clear,..........accurate knitting instructions.....and tips for your success...........Once you choose your pattern,.....use the green button to get started...........Step 1 is to choose your size...........As you choose your size, the finished.....dimensions are displayed in the drawing...........This is not your body measurement...........These are finished garment.....dimensions and they include ease...........We always suggest measuring something you.....wear and duplicating the measurements...........Step 2 choose your Style..........our updated sweater patterns include.....both cardigan and pullover versions...........Use these icons to choose...........You can knit a round neck or.....a V-neck from the same pattern...........Many knitters prefer shaped.....shoulders to straight shoulders...........It's your choice, and we.....do all the math for you...........Open this chart to examine each one.....of the measurements. To make things easier,..........especially for sweaters.....with a lot of numbers...........A printable Worksheet is available for you.....to document your measurements from your..........favorite sweater and to record the numbers.....that you use for your new sweater...........Don't be overwhelmed by all these numbers...........When you click in an input box,..........the color of the associated.....dimension changes on the drawing...........Also, when you click on the dimension..........in the drawing, the cursor is.....positioned in the correct box...........Go ahead and make changes as needed...........We try to keep you from making mistakes...........For example, obviously a one inch neck.....opening doesn't make much sense...........We'll give you a warning and prompt.....you to correct your entry...........Step 3 once you are happy..........with the dimensions, enter your.....gauge in four inches or cm...........With this pattern,.....you can build the pattern with sleeves..........at a different gauge than.....the body of the sweater...........Use the Mix and Match gauge feature and.....add the gauge for the different pieces...........You can name your pattern to make.....it easier to identify later...........You can also make some personal notes...........This is a good place to note the yarn..........used, the tension dial settings,.....and anything else you want to remember...........For the next time you use your pattern...........Use the green button to create.....your custom pattern...........This message confirms your gauge..........and also alerts you to the maximum.....number of needles needed...........Just in case you've created a pattern..........that you can't knit.....on your knitting machine...........Due to needlebed limitations,.....the first thing you see is a confirmation..........of how you built your pattern,.....your garment description and dimensions...........Before you go any further,.....please take time to read through..........the pattern completely,.....making sure you understand the techniques..........used and get yourself oriented as.....to how the pattern is written...........Read all the instructions ahead of time...........Each of the garment pieces.....are displayed here...........Think of these as the pattern pages...........Each piece has a legend showing a summary..........of the knitting instructions,.....stitches and rows and measurements...........In the middle are the actual.....knitting instructions...........The row counts for shaping are.....clearly listed and easy to follow...........In addition, the shaping instructions.....are shown in table format...........You can also display shaping.....instructions in a grid format...........Use whichever method works for you so.....that you can get your shaping correct...........On the right of the patterns are helpful.....knitting instructions that can include..........photos, tips and even videos related.....to the techniques used for the pattern...........The patterns are designed.....to be knit from screen...........You can set up a tablet or a notebook.....by your machine and follow..........the instructions line by line using.....the checkboxes to keep you on track...........Also notice the little pencil.....icon next to each section...........Use this for more notes and reminders...........You'll be able to refer back to these.....if you use the pattern again...........Plus, they are included in the printed.....version of the pattern...........You can also view your notes using.....the little Notes button here...........Now, if you prefer to print your pattern..........instructions, click the Print button.....and there are two formats you can use...........You can print the current.....pattern page individually...........We'll print only what's currently.....being displayed on the screen...........Or you can create a PDF with this choice..........and print all the pages.....of the pattern at once...........Knit it Now.....dynamic, customized patterns are designed..........to be clear and helpful to make.....your knitting painless and fun......