2 threadcounts = 1 tartan ?

**saharris** · 25th November 14, 07:05 AM

I do apologize if I have already asked this, but if so, then I have completely forgotten the answer –

If a tartan has two pivot points then it would be able to be rendered correctly from two different threadcounts. For example, the XMTS tartan can be rendered properly from either:
• W12 DB64 N6 DB6 N2 DB6 N4 B8 DB2 Y4
• Y4 DB2 B8 N4 DB6 N2 DB6 N6 DB64 W12

Is one threadcount “preferred” over the other? If so, then by what criteria is one selected?

Thanks! (again?)

**davidlpope** · 25th November 14, 07:10 AM

This is the same thread count, but simply in reverse order. It makes no difference.

**figheadair** · 25th November 14, 09:45 AM

Academically the convention is to start with the lowest alphabetical colour (using generic names: red, blue, green etc) and the proceed in alphabetical order. In this case, W12 DB64 N6 DB6 N2 DB6 N4 B8 DB2 Y4 is preferable.

**saharris** · 26th November 14, 06:38 AM

I can live with that. As far as these "generic names" are concerned. I assume that G=green, K=black, and W=white, but what if my tartan has a pink stripe, would that be P ?

**figheadair** · 27th November 14, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by saharris

I can live with that. As far as these "generic names" are concerned. I assume that G=green, K=black, and W=white, but what if my tartan has a pink stripe, would that be P ?

No, LR (Light Red) = Pink