It took me a while but I finally figured out a 'works-for-me' use for Evernote. My partner uses it a lot. He's a software developer. He uses a Macbook for work. I use Ubuntu. I have to use the online version when I'm on my laptop. There is no downloadable version for Linux. I'm hoping one day. I also have Evernote on my phone, an Ideos X5,which for the price I paid is an awesome piece of technology!
But what do you do with it? I could see it had potential when I was first shown it but struggled with how it might ever work for me. It all changed when I got my phone. Previously I'd had a iPod Touch and had stored all my knitting patterns in an app called Docs To Go, the fully paid for version, the most I've ever paid for a single app. When I switched to the Ideos, I cleaned out my iPod as I didn't intend to use it again. My phone had a cut down version of Docs To Go on it that was useable but nothing could be saved and the paid full version was more than I'd originally paid for my previous iPod one. So, what to do?
Enter Evernote! It's even better than Docs To Go, I discovered to my absolute joy. Using my laptop, I create a note, usually the name of a knitting pattern I'm currently making, or is top of my list for what to knit next. I attach the pdf to that note and use the edit function to write any notes, pattern changes or record various rows knit if I need to keep a count. Below is a screenshot of what the notes for my most recent finished project looks like.
On the left is a view of the various other projects I have going, some with notes, some with rows being counted.
On my phone so far, I only use Evernote to read the pattern. I try only to take easy, small projects with me when I'm out. I do need to try and see how easy it is to flick between a pattern and the 'note' at some stage. But then, I also need to learn some new stitches, construction techniques and a whole bunch more! One thing at a time.
Angostura (Little Red in the City, Ysolda Teague) is now finished and being worn. It was one of the most interesting projects I've made. I want to learn more about how and why short rows are used as a result of this and another project I made earlier this year, where I first came across this technique. A real first for me in making Angostura was the I-cord. I've seen it mentioned and thought it was a separately knitted narrow length of something. However, in Angostura it's a simple edging incorporated into each row and gives a very neat finish even when decreasing. It really deserves a post all of it's own as I made some adjustments to the pattern to try and figure out fitting it to my particular type of long-waisted-hippyness!
Today I'm all about getting through as much of the second Java sock (Knitty), currently half way through the heel flap. Hoping to have it done by next Sunday which is when I pick up the needles I need for my next project: Ranger by Jared Flood. I finally managed to find a pattern for a jumper for my partner that he liked and a neutral coloured yarn to go with it. So, this week is all about finishing as many of those small projects I've had going on for a while, as I can. And planning my next project for me...which will be my Christmas present from my family. All rather exciting!
Currently listening to The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. Soon to be making bacon and eggs for lunch.
But what do you do with it? I could see it had potential when I was first shown it but struggled with how it might ever work for me. It all changed when I got my phone. Previously I'd had a iPod Touch and had stored all my knitting patterns in an app called Docs To Go, the fully paid for version, the most I've ever paid for a single app. When I switched to the Ideos, I cleaned out my iPod as I didn't intend to use it again. My phone had a cut down version of Docs To Go on it that was useable but nothing could be saved and the paid full version was more than I'd originally paid for my previous iPod one. So, what to do?
Enter Evernote! It's even better than Docs To Go, I discovered to my absolute joy. Using my laptop, I create a note, usually the name of a knitting pattern I'm currently making, or is top of my list for what to knit next. I attach the pdf to that note and use the edit function to write any notes, pattern changes or record various rows knit if I need to keep a count. Below is a screenshot of what the notes for my most recent finished project looks like.
On the left is a view of the various other projects I have going, some with notes, some with rows being counted.
On my phone so far, I only use Evernote to read the pattern. I try only to take easy, small projects with me when I'm out. I do need to try and see how easy it is to flick between a pattern and the 'note' at some stage. But then, I also need to learn some new stitches, construction techniques and a whole bunch more! One thing at a time.
Angostura (Little Red in the City, Ysolda Teague) is now finished and being worn. It was one of the most interesting projects I've made. I want to learn more about how and why short rows are used as a result of this and another project I made earlier this year, where I first came across this technique. A real first for me in making Angostura was the I-cord. I've seen it mentioned and thought it was a separately knitted narrow length of something. However, in Angostura it's a simple edging incorporated into each row and gives a very neat finish even when decreasing. It really deserves a post all of it's own as I made some adjustments to the pattern to try and figure out fitting it to my particular type of long-waisted-hippyness!
Today I'm all about getting through as much of the second Java sock (Knitty), currently half way through the heel flap. Hoping to have it done by next Sunday which is when I pick up the needles I need for my next project: Ranger by Jared Flood. I finally managed to find a pattern for a jumper for my partner that he liked and a neutral coloured yarn to go with it. So, this week is all about finishing as many of those small projects I've had going on for a while, as I can. And planning my next project for me...which will be my Christmas present from my family. All rather exciting!
Currently listening to The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. Soon to be making bacon and eggs for lunch.
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