Here is a list of two best free Knitting Software for Windows. These software will help to design knitting patterns on your PC. Both these software are meant for different tasks. One of these let you design knitting patterns, while the other lets you only view knitting pattern, in a three dimensional view. Features of these free Knitting Software. Browse and download over 100 of the best PC and Mac programs. Award-winning video, audio, business, utility, or graphics software. Download Free for PC and Mac.

Communicate your sock design ideas to us easily and quickly, the way you want.

Communicating your sock design idea to us helps ensure our artists create a digital proof to your liking. When requesting a 3D mockup through one of our product pages, here are the methods you can use to communicate your design idea to us:

• Use our sock template (left) in a format that's most convenient for you
• Provide a detailed description (no images or artwork necessary)
• Use your own template if you've already prepared one
• Attach a photo of a similar product that you want to emulate
• Call us if you have any questions before submitting your mockup request

The following are general guidelines to follow when you design your own custom socks:

Graphics in the Cuff

The cuff is the topmost area of a sock, commonly ribbed in appearance and stretchy. Because this area is prone to stretching, it is considered a poor place to put a logo. Most logos are not suitable to be placed in the cuff area (large, simple logos are the exception).

The Heel and Toe

The heel and toe areas of the sock are where knitting machines perform extra sequences in order to form the pocket-like shapes. Due to this, the machines are unable to perform knit-in designs in these areas. Only use solid colors for the heel and toe areas.

Detailed Graphics

There are limitations to how detailed your sock design can get. Due to the nature of knit-in designs, very small and complex logos/designs are not suitable for custom knitted socks. Please feel free to contact us before submitting your mockup request if you think this applies to your design.

Number of Colors

Our machines are able to accommodate up to 6 yarn colors per design. Yarn colors are best communicated to us by using the Pantone solid color formula guide. We will use your provided pantone codes when selecting from the 1000's of yarn colors we have available.

We offer standard sizing from infant to extra large adult sizes, and custom sizing.

• Custom sizing available upon request
• Size 'L' is one size for men (fits 90% of men)
• Size 'M' is one size for women (fits 90% of women)
• Size 'OS' is one size for adults (fits 85% of adults)
• A minimum order of 120 pairs applies to each size

Here are the most common sock lengths we produce. Custom sock lengths are also welcomed.

No-Show

Falls just below the ankle. Commonly used in athletic socks.

Ankle

Falls just above the ankle. Commonly used in athletic socks.

Quarter

Falls about 2 inches above the ankle. Often used in outdoor socks.

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Crew

Falls just below the calf. Most common sock length.

Mid-Calf

Falls on the calf. Commonly used in dress socks.

Knee

Falls just below the knee. Commonly used in casual socks.

Have your socks delivered with your choice of custom printed packaging. See packaging examples on portfolio page.

Polybag

Each pair is individually packed into a clear polybag. Polybags are made from a 2 mil plastic and have a resealable flap. Custom printing on polybags is not available.

Sock Band

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Band labels wrap around the middle of each folded pair of socks and are printed on 16pt 2'x9' cardstock.

Sock Tag

Sock tags fold over the cuff of the sock and are printed on 16pt 2'x6.5' cardstock. Plastic hook for retail display optional.

Cardstock Box

Boxes can be designed to hold individual or multiple pairs of socks and are printed on sturdy 18pt cardstock.

Win_Crea is a wonderful Windows freeware program for the Passap E6000 knitting machine. It is very similar to Stitch Painter and the Stitch Designer module in Designaknit. With some limitations, this software gem can be used by all machine knitters and hand knitters.

It is a very simple program to learn. In less than an hour, I was able to combine two clip art images, change a few colors, and add some columns to make the blanket image below. No, I do not have lots of experience with the software. This design was my maiden voyage. If you have used any basic bit-mapped graphics program, you will quickly grasp Win_Crea’s tools and menus.

Win_Crea can open files in .cut (Passap), .bmp, or .wmf formats. It can save in .cut and .bmp. This means all those huge collections of clip art gathering dust in your software cabinet can now be mined for knitting ideas. Once a file is imported, the software will allow you to rotate, change colors, flip, stretch, zoom in/out, add/delete columns and rows, and overlay one image on top of the other.

When your design is done, save it as a .cut file, then do a screen capture to keep the grid. When I tried using the Save command from within Win_Crea, the .bmp file stripped out the grid. A PrintScreen preserves the lines. Open the screen capture in your favorite graphics program, crop the excess screen capture, and print out the image for reference. If you know of a better way, please share in the comments. At the moment, I don’t have a color printer so I wasn’t able to see if printing from within Win_Crea keeps the stitch lines.

Some points to keep in mind:

• WinCrea is limited to 180 stitches because the E6000 has 180 needles. It is also limited to 255 rows. I assume this is due to memory issues in the E6000. If your design is wider or taller, you will need to break it into multiple files.
• The download feature only works for the Passap E6000. For all other makes of electronic knitting machines, you will have to manually enter the design.
• Since knitting is made up of rectangles, not squares, take advantage of Win_Crea’s ability to specify a specific gauge stitch/row proportion. You will find this option under Settings – Swatch Data.

Did I mention it’s free?

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