This PixelSix is a perfect standard pixel font that is exceptionally well suited for knitting.
Add text to your digital design
Text and the magic of pixel fonts
Here you can find all the tips for achieving the best possible result for your design.
Tip
When using pixel fonts, always use them horizontally or vertically, not diagonally, as they become illegible. We advise against using other fonts, as they quickly become illegible on knitted products.
You can also add handwritten text to your digital template. For a more artistic look, we recommend using handwritten text for larger text. Make sure your writing lines are at least 2px thick and your handwritten text is at least 30px high. This 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 a digital design using pixel fonts, we recommend Adobe Photoshop, which is ideal for pixel art. A similar drawing app can also be used.
Dealing with Shrinkage: Don’t Scale the Text
An important step when creating your digital design is adjusting it for the shrinkage of knitwear during production. You can find instructions on how to make this adjustment in the digital template packages.
We never scale 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 approximately 10% shorter in length, but the text will remain properly proportioned and readable.
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 Shrinkage Line to the top of the canvas and turn off the Shrinkage Line layer. Then add the text as the final step.
If your design consists mainly of fonts:
- First open the Photoshop template for your selected product. Turn off the Shrinkage Line layer and fill the entire canvas with text.
Our recommendations (and where you can download them)
Below are some of our recommendations. These pixel fonts are fun, well-made, and can be downloaded for free and safely.
Desktop only
Currently, you can only use these fonts on a desktop computer running Windows or macOS.
Tip
To ensure that your text always remains sharp and legible, always use this font at precise text sizes of 8pt, 16px, 24px, 32px, etc.
Pixeloud is a bold pixel font that you can use for all kinds of text, especially if you want the text in your design to stand out.
Tip
To ensure your text always remains sharp and legible, always use this font at the following exact text sizes (or multiples thereof): 9pt, 18px, 27px, 36px, etc.
The Superscript proves that pixel fonts don’t have to be blocky. With this font, you can give your text an elegant character.
Tip
To ensure your text always remains sharp and legible, always use Superscript at an exact multiple of 16px, such as 16px, 24px, 32px, etc.