Be sure to click the iconon the left or top for the complete design tutorial Happy designing!. Jacquard knitting is a fascinating technique that enables designers to effortlessly incorporate patterns directly into the fabric of the garment.  This int

Be sure to click the icon<img src="https://uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-433efd1a-e65f-4411-8fb0-b6c1b42bc907" style="width: 32px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">on the left or top for the complete design tutorial Happy designing! Jacquard knitting is a fascinating technique that&#xA0;enables designers to effortlessly&#xA0;incorporate patterns directly into the fabric of the garment.&#xA0; This intricate method allows precise control over colors and structures, resulting in stunning and detailed patterns.Compared to methods like screen printing, jacquard knitting provides a heightened sense of luxury and comfort.<img src="https://uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/knit_texture-111dd346-a9dc-47ce-930b-f0003f280720.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Here are 5 key design considerations influenced by the jacquard knitting structure:<ol id="isPasted"><li style="color: rgb(97, 93, 255); font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No more than 4 colors: While our products are crafted within a 4-color palette, your creative possibilities are boundless. You&apos;ll be amazed by the vibrant designs you can achieve.<img src="https://uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/4colors2-3f3fc8bc-6853-433f-8f04-bfc808a5492d.jpg" style="width: 652px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> </li><li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(97, 93, 255); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wide selection of yarn colors:&#xA0; Choose from our collection of 36 vibrant and versatile yarn colors to bring your design to life. <img src="https://uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/yarncolors2-a7ea1bd2-1a74-4cf9-8ecd-ef78a434dc20.jpg" style="width: 652px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> </li><li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(97, 93, 255); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 pixel, 1 knitted loop: Each pixel in our design template represents a meticulously knitted loop, offering a true-to-life visualization of your design on the final product. Once your design is ready, utilize the Knitwise Format Checker tool to preview how it will appear on the finished product.<img src="https://uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/pixelknit-96ad6cbf-3fa1-46b8-90f4-a4bc1b863c86.jpg" style="width: 652px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(97, 93, 255); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Opt for darker base colors: Jacquard knitting creates a tightly bound structure, making darker base colors more visually appealing and less prone to distortion or light color showing through at seams.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(97, 93, 255); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="https://uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/darkerbases2-98a79da9-431b-4fea-a352-aaed08030ea8.jpg" style="width: 652px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Contrasting trim areas: Add a vibrant touch to your design by using the rib structure of the trim areas to create striking color contrasts and accentuate key details.</li></ol><img src="https://uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/trimcontrast-39e15632-660c-4465-b44f-a84550435155.jpg" style="width: 652px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">&#xA0;

What are jacquard knitting and its design considerations?

Follow these steps to install the Knitwise pixel brush:. Keep in mind that our product only supports up to 4 colors in the design. While working with our template, it's best to avoid using images with many very different colors.  If you're using an e

<ul><li><h3 id="avoid-colors-that-are-low-contratsthough-the-colors-may-appear-different-from-each-other-on-the-screen-it-may-not-be-the-case-with-the-actual-sweater-if-possible-avoid-using-low-contrast-colors-together-if-you-want-to-make-sure-the-final-result-will-be-clearly-visibletake-the-examples-ofartwork-version-vs-actual-sweaterbelow-and-notice-how-the-rgb-colors-change-when-knitted-a-perfect-example-of-poor-color-combinationbleach-taupe-and-bonethe-bunnys-color-which-is-bleach-mostly-got-consumed-by-the-background-color-powder-making-it-almost-invisible-against-the-background-this-is-another-example-of-the-result-of-the-slight-difference-between-the-rgb-and-thread-colorwhen-knitted-burgundyand-soilseem-to-merge-together-to-reflect-one-color-digitally-there-is-already-poor-contrast-between-the-two-colors-this-is-due-to-poor-color-choice">Avoid colors that are low contrats Though the colors may appear different from each other on the screen, it may not be the case with the actual sweater. If possible, avoid using low-contrast colors together if you want to make sure the final result will be clearly visible. <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-dd57e4df-e251-431f-9965-f725d28abb43" style="width: 438px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Take the examples of&#xA0;Artwork Version vs. Actual Sweater&#xA0;below and notice how the RGB colors change when knitted:&#xA0; <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-ca5fd184-7607-49cc-bf16-fb990b2037c2" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-5369f08b-4aab-4b95-91aa-06e177b2598f" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">A perfect example of poor color combination: Bleach, Taupe, and Bone.&#xA0; <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-703eb5ac-8082-42cb-a65c-5b253b5c3288" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-225e8d22-a86c-4b65-9cba-db1f78b7f757" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">The bunny&#x2019;s color which is Bleach mostly got consumed by the background color Powder; making it almost invisible against the background. This is another example of the result of the slight difference between the RGB and thread color. <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-809880d6-28d2-497b-b1d5-8c7315738225" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-38a9e9a3-78d3-434c-a71c-e15d9b44c156" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">When knitted, Burgundy&#xA0;and Soil&#xA0;seem to merge together to reflect one color. Digitally, there is already poor contrast between the two colors. This is due to poor color choice.&#xA0; </h3></li><li style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(97, 93, 255);">Use the Pen tool or Knitwise pixel brush To achieve better results on your designs, use the Pen tool or Knitwise pixel brush to create&#xA0;hard edges without smoothness.&#xA0;&#xA0;Also, keep the color 100% opacity. Otherwise, it generates smooth edges and causes an anti-aliasing effect which create &#x201C;new&quot; colors.&#xA0; The image below illustrates an anti-aliasing effect. An image might look like it&#x2019;s using only 4 colors when viewed casually, but if we zoom in we can see that additional colors are used to smooth out the edges.&#xA0; <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-cb0b0551-f1b5-4b2a-adaa-d048c50568fa" style="width: 652px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></li></ul>Follow these steps to install the Knitwise pixel brush:<ol style="color: initial;"><li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Download <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pTNGnuPLRI28zHGumPssxujeUMIHvOa1/view?usp=drive_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Knitwise Pixel Brushes.abr</a></li><li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In Photoshop, (make sure you have at least one document open) open the Brush Preset from the Window menu.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Click on the&#xA0;&quot;List icon&quot;, select &quot;Load Brushes&quot;&#xA0;and go to the folder where you downloaded the file.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Double-click on the file to import it See the tutorial video: <iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m52fzLxewPs?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe></li></ol> <ul><li style="color: rgb(97, 93, 255);">Avoid basing your designs on images with lots of very different and distinct colors.</li></ul>Keep in mind that our product only supports up to 4 colors in the design. While&#xA0;working with our template, it&apos;s best to avoid using images with many very different colors.&#xA0; If you&apos;re using an existing image, you might need to adjust it using Color Indexing. This process simplifies the colors in the image to match our design requirements.Here are two examples comparing the original colors with the indexed colors of the same image.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-2fbc3aab-6d12-47b9-8cf5-0b7942094545" style="width: 652px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-ba5ed6f7-9a8c-48c7-9191-d9fa200a148a" style="width: 652px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> <ul><li style="color: rgb(97, 93, 255);">Mix swatches for additional colors &#xA0; By using dithering techniques, we can generate new colors that are not included in the available Swatches. Dithering uses adjacent pixels to give the appearance of a third color and to create a gradient effect.&#xA0;Example of using dithering to achieve color transition between 2 separate swatches: <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-d5198e6b-723f-4223-b31e-803c94ed9a1a" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> More examples: <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-fb777bbe-e32e-4717-873a-17197193baa3" style="width: 241px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/undefined-a59fa5c0-73b6-47ca-a51e-e8453acc8563" style="width: 241px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></li></ul> <ul><li style="color: rgb(97, 93, 255); font-size: 18px;">Avoid stray pixelsSometimes, a lone pixel is left somewhere on the canvas by mistake. This will be translated into yarn and knit the same as any other pixel! It will look like a stain, so check your artwork for such mistakes before uploading the artwork and sending it to the factory.&#xA0;</li></ul>It can be a bit hard to see depending on the size of your screen; if so, please open the image and inspect it at full size by either double-clicking on it or downloading it and opening it in an image editor. See some examples: <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaBpj6vDWOp/Untitled_11-7b1248ec-0ab2-45be-b5e9-bbce1a36aae6.png" style="width: 542px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> &#xA0;

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