This PixelSix is a perfect standard pixel font that is perfect for knitting.
Adding text to your digital design
Text and the magic of pixel fonts
Here you can find all the tips to get the best possible result for your design.
Tip
When using pixel fonts, always use them in a horizontal or vertical direction and not diagonally, as they will become illegible. We do not recommend using other fonts, as they quickly become illegible on knitted products.
You can also add handwritten text to your digital template. Preferably use handwritten text for larger texts, for a more artistic look. Make sure your writing lines are at least 2px thick and your handwritten text is at least 30px high. That way, the text will be legible on your knitted product. Legibility also depends on how clear your handwriting is.
Create your design with Text in Adobe Photoshop
For digital design with pixel fonts, we recommend Adobe Photoshop, ideal for pixel drawings. A similar drawing app can also be used.
Dealing with Shrinkage: Don't Scale the Text
An important step in creating your digital design is to adjust the design to accommodate the shrinkage of knits during production. How to make this adjustment can be found in the instructions in the digital template packages.
We never scale the text because in many cases the letters scale unevenly and the text can become unreadable. You can expect the proportions of your final design with text to be about 10% shorter in length, but the text remains well proportioned and legible.
The following instructions refer to the Adobe Photoshop templates in our digital template packages:
If you want to add a few sections of text to your illustration:
- Do not scale the fonts with the rest of your design. First, scale the entire illustration from the Shrink Line to the top of the canvas and turn off the Shrink Line layer. Then add the text as the last step.
If your design consists mainly of fonts:
- First, open the Photoshop template for your selected product. Disable the Shrink Line layer and fill the entire canvas with text.
Our recommendations (and where to download them)
Below are some of our recommendations. These pixel fonts are fun, well made and you can download them for free and safe.
For desktop only
Currently, you can use these fonts only on a desktop computer running Windows or MacOS.
Tip
To ensure that your text always remains sharp and legible, Always use this font at a precise text size (or several) of 8pt, 16px, 24px, 32px etc.
The Pixeloud is a bold or bold pixel font that you can use for all types of text. Especially if you want the text to jump out of your design.
Tip
To ensure that your text always remains sharp and legible, always use this font at the following exact text size (or several) of 9pt, 18px, 27px, 36px etc.
The Superscript proves that pixel fonts don't have to be blocky. With this letter you can give your text a graceful character.
Tip
To ensure that your text always remains sharp and legible, always use the Superscript at this exact size (or several) of 16px, 24px, 32px etc.