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Crossfit Kate
Crossfit Kate
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August 21, 2019
Question

Draw a thread-like double line with black edges and a white center in Illustrator

  • August 21, 2019
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Hi all. I need to be able to draw diagrams of stitches, like the image below. I'm looking for something with a solid white centre and black edges, so the thread can cross over itself clearly. I found some rope brushes for illustrator, but I'd rather it was simplified as shown. I'm a photoshop/indesign user but new to illustrator, so forgive me if I'm being dense!

 

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Srishti_Bali
Srishti_Bali
Legend
September 12, 2019

Hi Kate,

 

Thanks for reaching out. In addition to the suggestion shared by Monika, you can also take a look at this help article: http://artemiswolf.blogspot.com/2012/08/adobe-illustrator-how-to-knitting.html

 

Let us know if that helps or if you need any further assistance.

 

Regards,

Srishti

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Monika GauseCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 21, 2019

You need to make it a pattern swatch. Generally this could be achieved with two strokes on one path and also with an art brush, but then the overlapping would not work.

You need 3 elements for the pattern brush

Create a Pattern brush |

Still you might need to cut paths in order to create the intricate interweaving of yarn.

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