I have been crocheting the chains for the Nova Scotia tartan afghan and muddling, if there is such a word, over the distraught New Brunswick pattern that I purchased from Scotland. I notice that they state it can be used for tapestry work as well and a light went on.
I decided to play with an old Pattern Maker program that I had for cross stitch design work, and now know after only working on this for a short period of time I can do this by importing a picture of the tartan and decreasing the amount of colours. I just have to chose how large I want to make it now and it will be an original pattern. one
For those who have a cross stitch program you can also import charts for crochet and knit into this program as well and set the number of colours you want to use. I have done this in the past. I also used to design simple sock patterns and colours.
Today I hope to weave the Nova Scotia Tartan, fringe it and then decide on whether to take apart the new Brunswick tartan or try and add to this one, time will tell. It will mean pulling out almost a hundred weaves. Dh loves this one as it is different, and I agree that it is different, but not a true tartan. Perhaps I will fringe it and he can use this one in his recliner.
I am also in knit mode and hope to start some quick little children's items for charity. I will share my results. Little blankies with bears and bunnies etc., from the Craftsy site are looking real appealing to me right now as I have the overpowering urge to do some aran knitting and hope this passes.
Newfoundland afghan is on hold until more yarn in Lt. Sage is in. I normally over purchase, but did not this time. Have a great day knitting or crafting on the net.
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