What do we mean by Fabric Pattern?

Before discussing Linked Counters, let’s define what we mean by Fabric Pattern. The Fabric Pattern is the stitch pattern being used to create the fabric of your knitting. The Fabric Pattern can be very simple or very complex.

• Simple: An example of a simple Fabric Pattern is garter stitch or stockinette stitch.
  The instructions may state: Continue in Stockinette for 5 rows. Show Me
• Complex: An example of a complex Fabric Pattern is a pattern described in charted or written instructions.
  The instructions may state: k4, p, yo, k2sp, yo, p, k4. Show Me

What’s the difference between Linked Counters and Smart Counters?

Linked Counters are designed for simple fabric patterns that are not written out and do not have a one-tap marker. Linked Counters track repeats and actions as you knit each row. Show Me

Smart Counters are designed for more complex patterns that have a one-tap marker. Complex fabric patterns can be written or charted. The one-tap marker keeps your spot in the fabric pattern and Smart Counters add reminders for shaping, color changes, repeats, etc. as you knit each row. Show Me

What is a Linked Counter?

Linked Counters are counters that are joined (linked) to a single button so you can advance a group of counters with a single tap. Show Me

Watch Tutorial for Using Linked Counters

Two Types of Linked Counters

1. Repeat Counters: These counters loop through a number range. Show Me
   • You specify the number range, the starting row (or a manual start), and the number of times to repeat (zero for unlimited repeats).
   • Example #1: Your cable pattern sweater requires you to work from two charts on each row: a 4 row double seed-stitch chart and a 10 row cable chart. Use 2 repeat counters to always know which row of each pattern you are on for your current row of knitting.
   • Example #2: Your patterns says to place a Buttonhole every 10 rows 7 times.
2. Action Counters: These counters show a reminder at a given interval. Show Me
   • You specify the action to take, the starting row (or a manual start), how often it should happen, and how many times it should happen.
   • Example: You need a reminder to do Waist Decreases every 2 rows a total of 8 times.
   • Uses include reminders for increases, decreases, changing yarn, etc.

Watch Tutorial for Setting Linked Counters

Define or Edit Linked Counters

You can add as many of each type of counter as you need. The list of counters scrolls.

1. Tap Edit. Show Me
2. Tap the Linked Counters button.  Show Me
3. Tap the (+) to add a counter and select Action or Repeat.
   Action Example: You want a reminder to do waist shaping on a specific row.
   Repeat Example: You need to place a buttonhole every 10 rows.
4. Specify the details for your counter.  Show Me

See below for detailed instructions on setting up each type of counter.

Set Up an Action Counter Show Me

1. Set the color and transparency of the counter.
2. Type the name of the counter.
3. Type the action to be performed, such as Dec 1 stitch at end of row.
4. Specify how many times and how often the action should happen. For example, Waist Decreases need to happen every 2 rows a total of 8 times.
5. Specify if you want to display the repeat information.  Show Me
   ON: If you toggle the Show setting ON, then the repeat information displays.
   OFF: If you toggle the Show setting OFF, then the repeat information does not display.
6. Start Row: Use this if you know the specific row the action should start on. In our example, the first Waist Decrease happens on Row 5.
   Manual Start: Use this if you need to begin the action after a specific distance.

Set Up a Repeat Counter Show Me

1. Set the color and transparency of the counter.
2. Specify the number range. For example, if the pattern says to place a buttonhole every 10 rows 7 times, your range is 1-10.
3. Specify how many times the repeat should happen. In our example, there are 7 buttonholes so type 7.
4. Specify if you want to display the repeat information.  Show Me
   ON: If you toggle the Show setting ON, then the repeat information displays.
   OFF: If you toggle the Show setting OFF, then the repeat information does not display.
5. Start Row: Use this if you know the specific row the action should start on. In our example, the first buttonhole should be placed on Row 5.
   Manual Start: Use this if you need to begin the action after a specific distance.

Advance your linked counter

Once a linked counter is set up, when you tap the large green button it advances all your linked counters together. Show Me

Frog back 1 row

Tap the Back One button to frog back 1 row for each tap. This will step you back through the linked counters in reverse order.

Reset to the beginning

To reset the linked counter to the beginning, use the Reset button. This is useful when you want to make a 2nd sleeve just like the first sleeve.

Add new counters later

You can add new counters later, but they must start after your current row. If you have advanced the linked counters and realize you need to adjust a counter that has already started, use the Reset button.

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