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ButtonWizard Help for the iPad
ButtonWizard is designed to take the stress out of placing
evenly spaced buttonholes. Don't get me wrong, there still may
be stress in picking up stitches for the button band. There
are times when I need to do it three or four times before I am
satisfied that the band will both lay flat and look neat.
However, with Buttonhole Wizard, I can change the number of
stitches or the number of buttons as often as I need too and
still generate a clear and accurate directions for working
buttonholes.
The Terminology:
Horizontal Band
A Horizontal Band is formed by picking up stitches from the
front edges of the sweater body. The buttonholes will be
vertical.
Using a needle two sizes smaller than the body needle, pick up
approximately three stitches from every four rows on the
sweater body.
Use a stitch that will not roll for the band. Examples of
non-rolling stitches are any rib stitch or garter stitch.
Vertical Band
A Vertical Band is formed by casting on extra stitches when
knitting the sweater body. The vertical band is worked at the
same time as the sweater. The buttonholes will be horizontal.
Determine the number of stitches needed to create the desired
width of the band in the chosen stitch. Cast on the extras
stitches at the center front. Use a marker to separate the
band stitches from the body of the sweater.
To use Buttonhole Wizard successfully for a Vertical Band, you
must know the number of rows that will be worked at the front
opening of the sweater body including rib or hem rows.
After band directions are generated, be sure to check the
number of stitches that must be cast-on for the band. The
number may be one or two stitches more than the number that
was entered. The cast-on number is calculated by the program
to center the buttonholes on the band.
One-Row Buttonhole
The One-Row Buttonhole is a bound off buttonhole that is
formed using only one row. It is both a neat and strong
buttonhole. It is worked by turning the work after the initial
bind offs.
Two-Row Buttonhole
The Two-Row Buttonhole is worked over two rows. The stitches
for the buttonhole are bound off on the first row. Stitches
are cast on over the bound-off stitches on the second row.
Eyelet Buttonhole
The Eyelet Buttonhole is a one stitch buttonhole. This is a
buttonhole used for many baby garments, It is formed using a
yarn over.
Horizontal Band Input
Number of Buttonholes
If you are using a commercial pattern, the pattern will
suggest the number of buttons to use. Enter that number in the
box labeled “Number of Buttons”.
Stitches on the Needle
To work a horizontal button band, complete the body of the
garment including the neck band. Pick up stitches along the
front edge of the sweater. Be sure that the number of stitches
does not pull the body of the sweater or does not seem to sag.
The rule of thumb for picking up stitches along the body of
the garment is to pick up 3 stitches for every 4 rows.
Once you are satisfied with the number of stitches that you
are going to use for your band, enter the number in the box
labeled "Stitches on the Needle".
Buttonhole Stitches
This number is determined by both the weight of the yarn used
and the size of the button. The number of buttonhole stitches
determines the size of the buttonhole. The best way to
ascertain the optimal number of stitches for the buttonhole is
to make a small swatch with a buttonhole and try your button.
Enter the ideal number of stitches to form your buttonhole in
the box labeled "Buttonhole Stitches".
Stitches Before the First Buttonhole
Enter the desired number of stitches before the first
buttonhole. If you are using buttons on the entire band then
recommended number equals approximately ½” of stitches at the
bottom or the top of the band.
Note this number may differ in the instructions once the
buttonhole band has been calculated. In order to space evenly
an extra stitch may be added to this area.
Stitches After the Last Buttonhole
Enter the desired number of stitches after the last
buttonhole. Note this number may differ in the instructions
once the buttonhole band has been calculated. In order to
space evenly an extra stitch may be added to this area.
If you have chosen not to place buttons along the whole button
band, just leave this number at the default. The program will
take this situation into account.
Vertical Band Input Numbers
Number of Buttonholes
If you are using a commercial pattern, the pattern will
suggest the number of buttons to use. Enter that number in the
box labeled “Number of Buttons”.
Number of Rows
When working a vertical band at the same time as working the
garments, it is necessary to know the number of rows that will
be worked in the garment. If the number of rows is not stated
in the schematic or in the text directions of the pattern,
multiply the finished length of the front to the neck opening
by the row gauge. Round off to the closest even number.
When entering in the number of rows before the first button
take into account the rows that will be added for the neck
edging.
Buttonhole Stitches
This number is determined by both the weight of the yarn used
and the size of the button. The number of buttonhole stitches
determines the size of the buttonhole. The best way to
ascertain the optimal number of stitches for the buttonhole is
to make a small swatch with a buttonhole and try your button.
Enter the ideal number of stitches to form your buttonhole in
the box labeled Buttonhole Stitches.
Rows Before the First Buttonhole
Enter the desired number of rows before the first buttonhole.
If you are using buttons on the entire band then recommended
number equals approximately ½” of rows at the bottom or the
top of the band.
Note: this number may differ in the instructions once the
buttonhole band has been calculated. In order to space evenly
an extra stitch may be added to this area.
Rows After the Last Buttonhole
Enter the desired number of rows after the last buttonhole.
Note this number may differ in the instructions once the
buttonhole band has been calculated. In order to space evenly
an extra row may be added to this area.
If you have chosen not to place buttons along the whole button
band, just leave this number at the default. The program will
take this situation into account.
Number of Stitches in the Band
The vertical band is knit using extra cast-on stitches when
the body of the garment is started. Determine the width of the
band and enter the appropriate number of stitches to achieve
that width.
Please note the number of stitches required in the final
directions as the number that was entered may be altered to
center the buttonhole.
Support
support@knittingsoftware.com
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