How do you convert a pattern to a repaint?

Monko

SallySue 2018-2-14 01:58
These are the instructions that another member of the forum helped me with when I first started doin ...

Thank you very much - this is very handy!

SEA1979

Большое вам спасибо за то, что поделились!

emilyt6842

Thank you for the post, a lot of information learned

babycoutures

This helped a lot thank you

Sarabi8

отличный вопрос, очень полезно!

Kwatkin112

Thanks for asking

BabaNadyaXS

Hah! If it were possible to convert, no one would create a separate repaint branch. I dont like to use paper charts, so before I start a new project I always create a repaint. If you try Cross Stitch Sags once you anderstend why.

ValerieAnne

evenflo09 2016-2-24 06:16
To those who think there is no difference between a repaint and a scanned version, you couldnt be m ...

Wow, such a detailed response. Thanks!

hannasivia

great question thanks for asking

Elopy

Basically, when you “repaint” a pattern, you’re keeping the original structure or stitches but changing up the colors to make it your own. Here’s how I usually go about it: First, I take a good look at the pattern and decide which sections or stitches I want to highlight with different colors. Sometimes it’s stripes, sometimes it’s blocks of color, or even just a few pops here and there.

Next, I pick out yarns or threads in colors that make my heart sing—don’t be afraid to get a bit bold! Then, you substitute the original yarn colors in the pattern with your chosen ones. If the pattern is written with color changes, you just swap in your colors as you go along. If it’s a solid color pattern, you can decide where to add stripes or color blocks by dividing your work into sections.

One little tip: keep notes as you go so you remember where each new color starts and stops—especially if you plan to make the pattern again or share it with friends. And if you’re working with multiple colors, try to keep your tension even to avoid puckering.