I took a look at the public pages. I have to admit I'm snorting a bit at the whole "revolution" speak. I can't quite put my finger on why, but it makes me less eager to make an account.
Their big shtick, from what I can tell, appears to be a specialized format for patterns to make them easier to use across devices, etc. This isn't a draw for me; if it was, I'd already be using Knit Companion and I'm wondering what their software/pattern format does that knit companion doesn't. Personally, I prefer working from paper. I have used patterns off my tablet but they are usually short/easy patterns.
One of the reasons I like paper patterns is that I listen to music while crafting and keep track of what u listen to by jotting it down on the back of my pattern. This gives me a record of how much time I've spent on a project. I like data like that - it comes from being a former math/comp sci major.
Note that I'm still a relatively happy Ravelry user. While I was disappointed with how Ravelry handled the site redesign rollout, I can use the new site in Herdwick mode comfortably, so I'm not looking for another crafting site at this time.
I'm on the same boat with regard to Ravelry (down to the Herdwick mode). I already have so much saved there, anyway. I wanted to see if Ribblr could be useful since a number of people did move there, but the #craftingrevolution is rather silly.
Hm, I also prefer to use paper patterns. The fact that their pattern format lets you "select your size with smart sizing, translate patterns, use built-in videos & charts" is interesting, but most of those are easy to do on one's own.
I've used KnitCompanion a couple times and it can time how long you spend on a project, but your method is very charming. I love that you get to record which songs you listened to as well.
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Date: 2021-06-15 11:33 pm (UTC)I took a look at the public pages. I have to admit I'm snorting a bit at the whole "revolution" speak. I can't quite put my finger on why, but it makes me less eager to make an account.
Their big shtick, from what I can tell, appears to be a specialized format for patterns to make them easier to use across devices, etc. This isn't a draw for me; if it was, I'd already be using Knit Companion and I'm wondering what their software/pattern format does that knit companion doesn't. Personally, I prefer working from paper. I have used patterns off my tablet but they are usually short/easy patterns.
One of the reasons I like paper patterns is that I listen to music while crafting and keep track of what u listen to by jotting it down on the back of my pattern. This gives me a record of how much time I've spent on a project. I like data like that - it comes from being a former math/comp sci major.
Note that I'm still a relatively happy Ravelry user. While I was disappointed with how Ravelry handled the site redesign rollout, I can use the new site in Herdwick mode comfortably, so I'm not looking for another crafting site at this time.
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Date: 2021-06-19 01:55 am (UTC)Hm, I also prefer to use paper patterns. The fact that their pattern format lets you "select your size with smart sizing, translate patterns, use built-in videos & charts" is interesting, but most of those are easy to do on one's own.
I've used KnitCompanion a couple times and it can time how long you spend on a project, but your method is very charming. I love that you get to record which songs you listened to as well.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!