Getting Started with Pattern Keeper App! 

Thank you so much for letting me know!

@@Stitchinit Any time! :)

Thank you rawan! I came on here specifically to find out how to get back to the mock-up. I am not a tech savvy person and am so lost! Sure hope I figure it out as I've heard so many good things regarding PK.

Do you take pictures of your own patterns and then post them on that website

Totally worth it.

Hi Melissa! I have used PDF expert on my iPad for a couple years, which you can highlight symbols on a lot of charts. It really depends on if the Pdf file is coded rather than just a flattened “picture” of a pattern. Also having a backup is important!! But Apple has a very good iCloud system in place ☺️ hope that helps!

Hi Holly, thanks so much for your kind comment! I’m glad you were able to get a chart from Etsy in there... I’ve been trying as well but haven’t been able to get any to work other than HAED or artecy yet. I would love to do a demonstration of it with some stitching, I just wanted to cover the basics this time. I’m glad the video was helpful!😁

For the Fire, you have to download the Google framework and then install Play store. I found a tutorial on RU-vid to do it. While Kindles are Android based, Amazon overrides it to use only Amazon app store. So you have to sideload Google or root your device and do it that way, sideloading is the easier option of the two.

Hi Susie, I bought mine just for pattern keeper, and I use an iPad pro for all my other basic computing and video editing. For pattern keeper it works fine but I do notice how sluggish it is when I use it for browsing and switching between apps etc. Compared to my iPad anyway! But honestly if I were to choose what to get I would go for a larger screen (mine is 8in with 2 gb ram) over more RAM unless you also plan to use all the tablet capabilities. Pattern keeper uses up battery because it stays on as long you use it and I didn't talk about that either. But I Hope that helps!

Join the stitching with pattern keeper group on Facebook if you haven’t already ☺️

Hi Trina, the only patterns that will work with the app are previously made PDFs. They cannot just be flattened PDFs, i.e. just a picture of a pattern. Not all designers are supported, and a lot of pdf patterns I’ve purchased don’t work with the program. So some patterns I still have to work on with paper, no choice. Does that help?

@@Stitchinit okay well thank you for answering my question

Hi Joyce, it would help to know more about what device you are using! But if you're using a tablet like mine any downloads are usually sorted into a download folder after you click on the link. When you purchase a pdf from a website usually they are delivered by download link to your email. I usually upload all my pdfs to Google drive and then import to pattern keeper.

Hi Pamela I’ll try to help in any way I can, but the stitching with pattern keeper FB group probably has the best answers! When you imported your chart did all the colors display correctly in the mockup? Or is it just incorrect while you stitch? You may have to enter the colors individually.

@@Stitchinit yes all the colours were correct, but I downloaded the pattern again and have no issues now, so probably something went wrong with the download. Thank you for your reply. Much appreciated

It does show page breaks on default when you are zoomed out, but you cannot rotate them any way. It really just shows precisely how the finished product will look.

If you do it on your phone you can cast it to a TV (or Roku,firestick,chromecast,etc). And then just make sure your auto rotate option on your phone is turned off... That will help you with turning the pages. 😉

Hola! 👋I don’t know Spanish, but some people use knitCompanion app on IOS. It will read PDFs and you can mark off. I downloaded it but haven’t used it yet!

Yes and no. It depends on how the designer formatted their pattern, but in general they usually work. I’ve only had a few that wouldn’t read normally!

And 5 months later, it’s STILL in “early” development 😥😥😥

TWO YEARS later (Oct 2021) and its still in early development.....

I haven't tried going back to the ipad from an android, only transferring highlighted pdfs from an iPad to Android.but if you want to save all your progress, you have export every time.

@@Stitchinit i just have pdf on ipad but i’ll be working off the Android for PK. SO i don’t need to see progress just need to keep pdf Why would one need to see progress on ipad if working off app on the Android? sorry….. i tech dumb. Just purchased a Samsung for PK. haven’t received yet

I see! No problem, the pattern keeper app only "reads" the pdf file and makes its own version in the app, it doesn't change or alter where your pdf is stored.

@@Stitchinit so even though I save on PK I should export progress so it stays in cloud should something happens. Silly me. I not brightest with this stuff

Yes, it’s just a one-time purchase.

I know it's frustrating! But I do like my lonely little android tablet too 😅

Yes, if you long press a frog icon shows up near the bottom. I have even restarted a project and deleted a whole page of markings. The newest update has improvements for that though!

@@Stitchinit Thank you. I'm new to cross stitch and jumped in with both feet on a HAED. Hopefully I will learn along the way and it won't come out too horribly. 🤗

Sorry, I started using the app 4:25 in

I have found watching these videos at s faster speed helps me waste less time. Top Right corner gives you the options.

I finished one with the same artist from artecy with a paper chart. Afvrov- Love the colors. I don’t think I can get used to PK. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I don’t have an android. I tried on a fire, but couldn’t figure it out. You did a good tutorial. Maybe I will try it again