[Figs. 46 to 68] represent some of the styles of □ designing paper most frequently used. The size of the square may vary in each kind of paper, and must be selected according to the fabric to be sketched. For example: There are three styles of 8 × 8 □ designing paper in general use: One forming 1/2 inch heavy squares, ([Fig. 48]), one forming 3/4 inch heavy squares, ([Fig. 64]), and the other forming 1 inch heavy squares. These sizes may still be varied.
The principle of these three kinds of □ designing paper is identical, the size preferred being left to the pleasure of the designer. If a design is to be made for a great number of needles, say 600, 900, 1200, etc., it will be best to use the smallest size; whereas in a design for only 100 to 200 needles the larger sizes may be employed.
Practical Use of the Heavy Square in Designing Paper.
The heavy square serves as a unit of measurement, as well as a means of calculation, and shows readily and exactly the size of the design. The eye becomes accustomed to grasping the meaning of this large square, and comprehends at a glance the situation. For instance:
On 8 × 8 paper, 25 squares means 8 × 25, or 200 rectangles each way. 10 × 10 paper, 10 × 25, or 250 rectangles each way. 10 by 12 paper, 10 × 25, or 250 rectangles one way, and 12 × 25, 300 rectangles the other way.
These rectangles in actual work represent threads or ends, thus: