I have been looking for something like this for a bit now- THANK YOU! I was using Apple Books but this is so much better!

@NotoriousNeedle

2 жыл бұрын

Me, too! iBooks (I guess it’s just Books now?) wasn’t cutting it. Glad it was helpful.

Just what I was looking for! Thank you!!!

@NotoriousNeedle

Жыл бұрын

You might like to know that there’s a new cross stitch pattern tracker app for both iPhone and Android and it’s called Mark-up RX. I really like that one, too! And I’ve been going back and forth between that and Knit Companion. Two big differences - which is why I go back and forth: 1) Mark-Up RX let’s you upload pictures. Knit Companion only uses PDFs 2) Knit Companion will let you combine pages while in Mark-Up RX you have to flip through pages. The makers have promised to add this feature in the next edition, so fingers crossed!

@victorianardone3813

Жыл бұрын

@@NotoriousNeedle thank you- I’ll try it!!

Very helpful.

Thank you for sharing this as an option. I love pattern keeper, except for large paper patterns. So now for anything I have to upload that does work properly to Pattern Keeper.

@NotoriousNeedle

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful. ☺️

Thank you so much for this video! It has been an absolute game-changer for my filet crochet work. My sister is a cross stitcher and she found your video and showed it to me. Ty ty ty ty ty!

@NotoriousNeedle

9 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! 🩵🩵

Thank you so much.. love it!

@NotoriousNeedle

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you, Sarah! I'm stitching from old paper patterns, and have been looking for a way to use scanned patterns. PK is picky and will only import newer patterns designed for digital apps. It doesn't work with a scanned pdf. I used KC long ago for my knitting, so it's exciting to see that I can now use it for cross stitch and my old paper patterns!

@NotoriousNeedle

7 ай бұрын

That's great!

Thank you very much

Thank you very much. I appreciate the time you took to make this video, I just wish you hadn't added the music in the background, it was distracting.

Thank you.

@NotoriousNeedle

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome :)

I already use this and love it - I have both PK and KC but use KC 90% of the time I have the paid version

@NotoriousNeedle

2 жыл бұрын

PK seems like a solution for a very specific problem.

Great video!!! I quite didn’t understand how to combine the pages???

Oh my goodness can you explain all things apps to me!!!!???? I have a hard time extrapolating what to do with new apps as they are their own language, but you’ve done a really nice job. Thank you!!!

@NotoriousNeedle

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! So happy to help ☺️

Merci 😊

Thank you for the very comprehensive review/tutorial! super useful! Is the "counting stitches" feature described from 12:07 in the free version of the app as well?

The tutorial is great. When I get to creating the custom marker for my stitch count, my entire page piece will highlight, not just the specific stitch I am trying to highlight. I have watched this tutorial a dozen times and cannot get the hang of that one function!

@NotoriousNeedle

Жыл бұрын

Hey Peggy - that sounds really frustrating! There could be a couple of simple tech issues that might be affecting your app: 1) Make sure your operating system is up to date and 2) Make sure you’re using the latest version of the app. You might find these Knit Companion tutorial videos helpful from Very Pink Knits. I believe she is a consultant for the app developers. (I’m just a regular user, like you) kzread.info/head/PLUv37jBrlCtK_W65fJKr3PNkLcUv-SiLs Hope that helps!!

@MrsElizHardy

9 ай бұрын

You've probably resolved this by now but when I was creating my first chart I had to go in and custom-align the grid overlay to match my pattern to be able to select the squares to highlight them. I will post a link to an in-depth tutorial I used in a reply below.

Hello , came across your lovely n very detailed content thank you , notice this was 2hears ago , do u still use this version app ? or is there a new version preferred? I too enjoy cross stitch and would like to cross stitch my daughters German shepherd as a gift to her, would this “ pattern keeper” work too apply the picture of our German shepherd on the grid ect ? Thank you for your video n time , there are so many c.s apps that are so sketchy n wierd n can be harmful to your pc or iPad ‘

Is there a way to upload a paper pattern and then alter it by moving a border down so you can add names and dates for example??

@meeriann

Жыл бұрын

I have the same question.

@NotoriousNeedle

Жыл бұрын

Knit Companion only uploads PDFs, so you'd have to scan the paper pattern into a PDF file first. Then load it into Knit Companion. The only way I know of to modify a pattern in this app is to mark each individual stitch using "Custom Markers". @VeryPinkKnits has tutorials about how to use that feature. But I'm not talking about cut and paste, which is what I think you mean. I'm talking about marking the new stitch, and then marking the old stitch white so that it's invisible. One stitch at a time. I'm not aware of any program that will let you upload a paper pattern and just start making changes on it without first recording each stitch. I wish!

Does this his have the search feature?

@NotoriousNeedle

8 ай бұрын

I don't know what you mean by search feature. Search for what, specifically?

Why won’t it let me use a marker on a pdf? It says it’s not a pattern 🥲

@NotoriousNeedle

2 жыл бұрын

Wish I knew! Your best bet is to contact the folks who make Knit Companion at KnitCompanion.com

I’m trying this app for the first time and I bought the whole upgrade. I’m having trouble when it comes to marking a certain symbol . When I press on a single stitch it marks the whole chart. I can’t get it to just select the one stitch. Help!

@NotoriousNeedle

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cathy! Sorry you're having trouble. I *think* what you want is the "customer marker" instead of the "magic marker". @VeryPinkKnits has tutorial videos that would help you here: kzread.info/head/PLUv37jBrlCtK_W65fJKr3PNkLcUv-SiLs

@cltherrien

2 жыл бұрын

@@NotoriousNeedle Thank you. I finally got the magic marker to highlight just the stitches I want. I did one symbol and I made a custom marker in grey to mark them when done, but it seems I can’t do it all from the same mode? Like I can’t just stitch 3 or 4 stitches and change to the grey to mark them off without leaving that mode. I watched one verypinkknits video but will have to watch more obviously. Thanks for your help.

@NotoriousNeedle

2 жыл бұрын

@@cltherrien You are correct. Knit Companion should be in "edit" mode for you to mark off stitches. Then "Magic Marker" to highlight all stitches of one symbol, or "Custom Marker" to mark them off one at a time. I don't think you can use Customer Marker and Magic Marker at the same time. Glad to help!

That was great, but my phone tells me to upgrade to IOS 13 which i have'nt a clue how to do it.!!!! Will have to get my son to do it for me. LOL.....

@NotoriousNeedle

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Yes! The kids always know!

So is this just for knitting or it can be used for cross stitch?

@NotoriousNeedle

9 ай бұрын

Hi Sheri - Bridget (my Mom) uses Knit Companion for knitting, cross stitch and crochet. I use Knit Companion for only cross stitch. Pattern Keeper can be used for any hobby with a grid, and was designed for cross stitch. More often now, I use MarkUp R-XP, which was designed for cross stitch, too. And it is available on both Apple and Android devices.

@sheriwillingham6875

9 ай бұрын

@NotoriousNeedle yes, I have pattern keeper, and mark up but I'm having trouble with how to use mark up. Do u have a tutorial on markup?

@NotoriousNeedle

9 ай бұрын

@@sheriwillingham6875 I don’t right now. I was thinking about it, but they have a whole KZread Channel that explains all the cool little functions! youtube.com/@markuprxp?si=tY-4gwDb9W12F7IJ

My patterns are paper tho😫

@NotoriousNeedle

2 жыл бұрын

Scan them. Works for me 👍🏼