Q. My pattern is:  (k2tog tbl), (p1, k1 tbl) 4 times....so I need to repeat the p1, k1 tbl 4 times and now the whole row 4 times...how do I input that? 

 

A. The answer is to just put in more asterisks and there is something I just discovered as well.  Do this:  on the desired row, select "repeat/ start" to start the repeat.  Then input the k2 tog, then find in the basics category "tbl".  I would find "tbl" and copy it so you can paste it when you need it instead of finding it each time.

 

After k 2 tog tbl, Add time to do this ....like about 4 seconds ++++.  Then do another "repeat/start" and p1 tbl++, k1 tbl++  (press and hold the screen and select paste to get the "tbl" to appear)   then select repeat/end/ 4 to get it to repeat 4 times.  But...I can see that when you select  repeat/end/ 4 again so the whole thing repeats 4 times, the app isn't responding because it already thinks you wanted 4 times.  Do this.  Find the word "and" then select/ repeat/ end 4.

 

 

Here's what it should look like when you input it:   

 

*k2 tog tbl++++, *p1 tbl++, k1 tbl++*4times* and, 4times  

 

You should hear:  

k2 tog tbl, p1 tbl, k1 tbl, p1 tbl, k1 tbl,p1 tbl, k1 tbl,p1 tbl, k1 tbl, and

k2 tog tbl, p1 tbl, k1 tbl, p1 tbl, k1 tbl,p1 tbl, k1 tbl,p1 tbl, k1 tbl, and

k2 tog tbl, p1 tbl, k1 tbl, p1 tbl, k1 tbl,p1 tbl, k1 tbl,p1 tbl, k1 tbl, and

k2 tog tbl, p1 tbl, k1 tbl, p1 tbl, k1 tbl,p1 tbl, k1 tbl,p1 tbl, k1 tbl, and

 

You helped me discover that we have to trick the software with the word "and".  I will go to my developer with this situation, but at least you can work around it.  I could see that it wasn't letting me put 4 times in twice.  With the word "and" it works.  Please call me (love to hear from you) at 410-236-8601 if you have any further situations or problems.  Keep reading that manual (press instructions on the first screen) and utilize the copy and paste feature.

Oh...and add the word "turn" plus some time so you know you are at the end of a row as it will just keep on talking. Keep in touch and let me know if this solves the problem. 

Leslye

 

Q. My pattern says "knit to the center stitch". How do I enter that into KnitSpeaker?

 

A. Thanks for your excellent question. Even though the goal of the app is to select and hear the series of steps in a complicated, hard-to-completely remember repeat, you can make it do whatever you need. You could simply place a marker surrounding the center and "know" to go to that center stitch. But, to use KnitSpeaker, do this...

In the Primary category, choose "knit" (align the 0 to the word so you will just hear the word), then choose the number 2 (found in the last category of "No" for numbers), and then choose "ctr" (found in the Misc category). Do not put any timespacers (+) between these choices. Or....go to the C&T category (cables and twists), pick k2 (knit 2) and then pick "ctr". You can also choose the word "st" in the Basics category. In the C&T category you will find "st" for stitch and "sts" for stitches. You will hear "knit 2 the center stitch", thus building your direction!

 

Q. What kind of voice will I hear when I listen to KnitSpeaker?

 

A.  You will hear a soothing female voice.

 

Q.  I do not see the cable from my pattern listed in your Cable and Twist category. 

 

A.  Since there were so many names for the same cable, you can do the following:

        1.  Build what you need to hear from our list of words. 

Example:  A typical pattern may tell you to “slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in the back of the work, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle”. You can select the following series of words:

 

1.  From the Primary category, choose:  sl                  (slip)

2.  From the Numbers category, choose: 2                  (2)

2.  From the C & T category, choose:     to cn b          (to a cable needle and hold in back)

3.  From the Primary category, choose:  k2                 (knit two stitches)

4.  From the C & T category, choose:     k2                  (knit two stitches)

5.  From the C & T category, choose:   fm cn               (from cable needle)

 

The above selections “build” your pattern direction. If you need this direction to appear in another part of your pattern, you can select this entire direction touching, holding, and moving the blue circles to highlight the text you need, and touch copy. Paste it as needed to avoid having to build it again.

 

        2.  Since this type of cable is simple, you could alternatively select the following to create “cable 4 back”:

 

1.  From the C & T category:  cable

2.  From the Numbers category:  4

3.  From the Basics category:  back

 

To make this direction even simpler, just select: 

 

        3.  From the C & T category:  cable

 

Choose to hear the direction as simple or detailed as you wish.

 

Q.  I edited a pattern to add more time and when I wanted to return to play, KnitSpeaker when to row 1.  I lost my row count.

 

A.  Every time you go out of the play mode to the edit mode, when you return back to play, manually move the arrow to the row you were on. KnitSpeaker should not be considered a row counter. Due to the nature of this device that responds by a touch, it will be necessary to continue to use a row counter. (This might be addressed on further updates)

 

Q.  When I was using the “check” mode, I noticed the audio stopped after a few words and it did not give me the audio for the remaining part of the row. What went wrong? 

 

A.  Check that you do not have times-spacers (+) before a step. Check that when you copy a step or group of steps; include the comma after the last step. Sometimes it might be helpful to delete the row and re-input the steps again. There might be something wrong that you don’t immediately see, and you can quickly solve the problem by just doing it again.

 

Q.  What happens if I knit too slowly for KnitSpeaker?

 

A.  Simply stop the progression for a few seconds so you can catch up. Press play and resume knitting to finish the row. To edit the amount of time you need, make note of your row, return to the edit screen and place the cursor to the right of the step but to the left of the comma. Add more time-spacers by pressing the + button. To return to the row you were on, touch the arrows to the row you were on.

 

If you stopped mid-row, listen to the beginning of the row and resume knitting where you stopped.  You can also move the slider to progress it to the place where you stopped. 

 

Q.  Will KnitSpeaker go back to row 1 of my pattern after the last row of my pattern?

 

A.  No. Manually advance it back to row 1. Remember; do not depend on KnitSpeaker to be your row counter. Make sure you advance your row counter along with KnitSpeaker.

 

Q.  I noticed that KnitSpeaker doesn’t stop after each row. It continues without stopping to the next row.  Is there a way to stop it?

 

A.  As soon as you finish a row, stop it by pressing the II.  You may use certain words found in KnitSpeaker such as “turn” or “end” to indicate when the row stops. You may want to hear other words such “with RS facing” or “with WS facing” at the start of your rows.

 

Q.  If every other row is the same, can I copy and paste those same directions quickly into the row cells of every other row? 

 

A.  Yes.  Build your direction such as “p all st” (purl all stitches) or k the k… (knit the knits and purl the purls), copy, including the ending commas, and paste in all the rows needed. This is a time saver, as you don’t have to choose the same direction over and over again.  Please spend some time getting familiar with KnitSpeaker’s abbreviations as they might be different from typical abbreviations.

 

Q.  Where can I find out more about KnitSpeaker?

 

A.  Go to the first KnitSpeaker screen.  Touch “Instructions” at the bottom of the screen.  Please read all of the details to make using KnitSpeaker easy and successful.

Q.  When I’m finished a row, I find that by the time I turn the needle, pull more yarn, and just get situated, the next row is already starting before I am ready.  I guess I should just stop it after each row and start the audio when I am ready?

A.  Yes, you can stop and start anytime.  However, when you are inputting a pattern, you may add more time-spacers after the last step of a row.  Time-spacers after the last step will give you just enough time to do what you have to do such as make more yarn available, turn your row counter to the next row, and adjust position of your stitches on the needle.  It is never a race, no one is judged by how few time-spacers you have between steps; so make sure you are knitting to a comfortable pace.  Here’s what your row might look like:

K4++++++, yo++, k2tog++++P3++++++, K3++++++,P++++++, k1++, sl 1++, psso++++, k4++++turn,+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Q.  I am using KnitSpeaker for the iPad.  When I am working a pattern where the right side rows are complicated and all purl rows are easy, how can I preserve my battery life during a row in which I do not need to hear audio?  I inputted “purl all stitches” every purl side. 

A.  If you want to conserve your battery, activate the power save button.  As an option, after the end of the knit row or the very beginning of the next purl row, touch stop.  Close the case of your iPad and complete the purl row at your leisure.   When you open the case, the row number will remain the same as when it was stopped.  Touch play arrow and let KnitSpeaker progress to the next knit row.