I don't have either to offer you, but someone shared this link with me just the other day. I wanted a pattern for a cat in knit. I scanned the picture I wanted, then just "plugged" it into the site and it instantly created a graph for me. If you just want a silhouette it's even easier. You might give it a try.

http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/index.php

pasted this link in your other message - ballerina only

Here is a link that might be useful: Brigitte's Knittingpage

tk you so much donna_loomis and profsusan..........for your help.greatly appreciated.........off i go with the knitting needles,i just love em..........