Classic Henley
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What's a Henley?
This classic neckline style is a variation on a round neckline. A split is created in the center front and is normally closed with buttons
This classic neckline style is a variation on a round neckline. A split is created in the center front and is normally closed with buttons
About Exact Stitch Layout (ESL)
Henley Neck Opening with Exact Stitch Layout
Buttons and Buttonholes
Henley Neck Opening with Exact Stitch Layout
Buttons and Buttonholes
This is an introduction to Exact Stitch Layout
- Use the "Cut and Snip" feature, to create an opening for a Henley neckline
- Create a perfectly fitting band, including seaming stitches, precisely added with Exact Stitch Layout.
- Also included are instructions for using DesignaKnit to accurately position buttonholes.
Classic Henley
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Establish your gauge before editing with Exact Stitch Layout
When using this feature for a Henley opening (or something similar) is imporatant to be sure to establish your gauge before making Exact Stitch Layout changes.Even a small change in tension can make a huge difference in how the stitches are positioned on the edge of the piece.
Working with a simple shape will give you a taste of the power of this feature. The real power is in using it for slopes and armholes to precisely edit stitch positions, stitch by stitch and row by row.
Notes about Exact Stitch Layout
Making stitch by stitch changes, with Exact Stitch Layout, you may over ride the built-in calculations of DesignaKnit. In other words, prior to edits made with Exact Stitch Layout, DesignaKnit automatically adjusts for these types of errors.
Once edits to your design have been made, the Knit Direction feature will check to see if the knitting makes sense.
It checks for knitting anomalies like:
If you plan to use Exact Stitch Layout to modify slopes or armholes, be sure to study the manual thoroughly and understand all the warning messages.
Once edits to your design have been made, the Knit Direction feature will check to see if the knitting makes sense.
It checks for knitting anomalies like:
- Bind off happening at the end of a row
- Cast on happening at the end of a row
- Hold starting at the start of a row
- Picking up of previously held stitches at the start of a row
If you plan to use Exact Stitch Layout to modify slopes or armholes, be sure to study the manual thoroughly and understand all the warning messages.
Classic Henley
Henley Neck Opening with Exact Stitch Layout
[DAK_AP — interactive element, needs manual review]
Classic Henley
Buttonholes
Classic Henley
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