The patterns were all originally presented as short row maps only as written instructions for this many short rows increased the risk of errors, and made the pattern much longer. The short-row maps were a new method of charting I developed that are simpler than traditional charts, and more concise and straightforward than written instructions. Now that I’m moving over to the new pattern template and am able to break out of the previous 4-page template that had been set for print patterns, I have the room to allow longer patterns. The panel maps are staying, I’ve just added written out instructions to go with them.
They’ve been in progress for some time, as I needed help in both transcribing the short row maps and in tech editing, and that’s all done now! The few other patterns that are presented as maps only - e.g. the Lateralis patterns and the Rhinebeck Hat - have been transcribed and are in the tech editing queue.
You’ll also notice that the maps have all been converted to greyscale. One of the aims of the new website build, and subsequent great pattern reformatting, has been to improve accessibility and consistency. If all of my patterns have greyscale charts, which most of them did anyway, they’re both colourblind friendly and black and white printer friendly.
Furthermore, if all of my patterns have written instructions and some charted, instead of some either or both, it’ll make for a smoother database and clearer pattern searches. I know I’ve said elsewhere how I’ve made changes to the charts generally so I won’t talk on that for too long today!
Right now, only the English language versions have had the written instructions added. The files have now gone into the queue for translation, and I hope to have most languages switched over in due time. That said, it’s possible some of the translations may not get updated, as it’s been a while since I worked with some of the translators, but we’ll do what we can. Translation on this level, with hundreds of patterns and more than a handful of languages, can get complicated very quickly so we have to take our time!
I’ve no plans yet to update the eBook or print versions, as that will require huge layout changes. On Ravelry you have the option of using the bundle discount to get the single patterns as well, i.e for the full price of the eBook you can add the singles to your cart and checkout for free, otherwise it’ll ask you to pay the difference. The other platforms don’t offer that same kind of feature but I’m hoping to offer something along those lines on the new website, and I may be able to transfer your purchases then - that’s not a promise but it something I’m looking in to!
If you purchased any of the single patterns via Ravelry you’ll have received an update notice already. Folks who purchased any of them through Payhip can use their original download emails to get the latest version. LoveCrafts hasn’t been updated yet. Etsy has, but I don’t know if you can access the latest files - if you purchased through Etsy message me there with your email address and the names of the patterns you bought and I’ll find a way to transfer your purchase to Payhip so you can get the latest versions that way.
Phew! It’s been an incredibly busy few weeks. Few months and years, to be honest. Can you believe it’s almost 5 years since these patterns were published? Blimey.
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