Pattern Annotation Tool

How Pattern Annotation Tool Works?

The Pattern Annotation Tool works by counting Annotated Rows, the rows that carry a note, and holding a Recent Note reference number. Write the note on your pattern copy or in a notes app with the same reference number.

1. 1

   Spot a row worth a note

   Note any change, such as "used M1L here" or "went up a needle size".

2. 2

   Count the note

   Tap the count pad or press Space to add 1 to Annotated Rows.

3. 3

   Give it a reference

   Press → to set Recent Note to the row number the note belongs to.

4. 4

   Write the note

   Write the note with that row number on the pattern or in a notes file.

Pattern Annotation Tool Formula

The Pattern Annotation Tool formula is note density = annotated rows ÷ total rows × 100. High density in one section shows where the pattern needed the most changes.

Density

D = a ÷ R × 100

a is Annotated Rows and R is total rows.

Notes per section

n = notes in section

Group notes by section.

Reference

Ref = row number

Use the row number as the note key.

Worked example: Twelve notes over 240 rows give a note density of 5%.

Pattern Annotation Tool Conversion Table

The Pattern Annotation Tool conversion table lists 6 note types and what to record for each.

Record notes for the second piece of a pair, so both pieces match.

What is Pattern Annotation Tool?

A Pattern Annotation Tool is a tool that keeps a count and reference number for rows that carry personal notes. Notes record changes, yarn joins and fit fixes.

Notes make a pattern easy to repeat or match later. The Stitches Counter tool saves the note count and latest reference in your browser.

What are the uses of Pattern Annotation Tool?

There are 4 main uses of the Pattern Annotation Tool, including modifications, yarn tracking and fit notes.

• Modifications

  Record pattern changes.

• Yarn tracking

  Record skein joins and yardage.

• Fit notes

  Record try-on results.

• Second pieces

  Match the first piece's changes.