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[augie]

I am new to this site. Actually got here via Knitting Paradise. I do both knit & crochet. I like crochet but find some things like intarsia crochet very challenging so I am in the process of knitting squares for an afghan idea for a stroke rehab friend instead of knitting it. If anyone knows a good way to learn crochet intarsia & is there anything like the pics-to-knits for crochet?
Pics-to-knits web site allows you to download a jpg, select a what you want to make & creates a pattern for free!

[kl1000]

Welcome to the wonderful Forum. I make doilies

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

Welcome to the crochet forums! It is nice to meet you and please make yourself at home here among friends! Thanks for joining us!

I would be interested in learning more about the program you speak of. Thanks for asking! Looking forward to hearing more responses.

[augie]

Hello,

Welcome to the crochet forums! It is nice to meet you and please make yourself at home here among friends! Thanks for joining us!

I would be interested in learning more about the program you speak of. Thanks for asking! Looking forward to hearing more responses.

Thank you. The site is British and you can upload a design or one of your own photos. The program will ask about what you want to make...for example a pillow, throw, size. You submit. Then it will show you a photo and you decide how many colors: 2, 4, 8 or more. You crop to what you want. submit and presto! A written pattern appears for you to make your photo/design. Here is the site:

step by step guide » PicsToKnits

I tried a couple of our dog photos. I am trying to make a "communication lap afghan" for those who are familiar with communication boards where a client/patient points to a picture to "say" what he wants. So a friend had a stroke and tore up the regular pages so I thought since he liked my lap afghan maybe he could use this. I am halfway through square one of a four square piece. I am probably going to do 16 squares & crochet them together. I am using bright colors. I could not attach a copy since it is over the limit.
I do highly recommend using this site if you know how to knit. You really need to learn an intarsia to add colors, but it is a good challenge. I will take photos as I develop the communicating tool. Denise

[AudreyL]

Hi augie. Welcome from Pa. Nice to have you with us

[blueeyes68]

Hello and welcome to Crochet Talk. We are excited that you are joining us.

Debbie

[Lynda Fey]

Hi there! Welcome to the forum. It's nice to meet you I'm sure someone will be able to help.