Commonly, stitch and row repeats are indicated by heavy lines (or boxes) in the chart. This is similar to the use of brackets in text knitting instructions. So you would work the edge stitches one time, then work the ‘repeat’ stitches as many times as possible (always reading the set ...
Once you understand the basics of how to read knitting charts, it shouldn’t be too hard to start your first charted knitting pattern. It may take a bit of practice to get the hang of knitting from a chart, but once you do, you’ll be completing knitting charts left and right. Fromc...
First, you’ll need to know the most popular crochet stitches and their abbreviations. You cannot follow a pattern without knowing these, so I have created a handy chart for reference! Note that these are in US terms (as are all of mypatterns), and that UK terms are slightly different. ...
Our friends at AllFreeKnitting have a How to Knit a Hat page here. PLUS! In one of the next sections, we're discussing top-down hats and this Easiest Crochet Baby Beanie is one of the best patterns to start with. Especially when you have a written pattern and video tutorial to show ...
What size should you make if you have a larger bust? Most knitting patterns aimed at women are sized by the bust measurement. This doesn't make much sense, and I go back and forth on whether to continue sizing my patterns like this. The full bust measurement can be dramatically different...
Yarn Weight Chart All Crochet Yarn 3. How to hold a crochet hook and yarn While there is loads of different of ways to hold your crochet hook, pencil grip is often the comfiest and most popular. Hold your hook between your thumb and forefinger, just like you would a pencil, hence...
While this tutorial is going to cover crochet examples, the same overall techniques apply to knitting as well. How to Make a Blanket from a Stitch Pattern Step 1. Find a Stitch Pattern The first thing you need to do is decide on a stitch pattern for your blanket. Are you looking for ...
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How to Read a Crochet Pattern Reviews ★★★ ★★★ 260 ratings 251 users recommended this class to a friend Most Recent Shawna Lee ★★★ ★★★ Very clear explanation of reading patterns. I especially appreciated the explanation of reading a crochet chart, which is less familiar to me. J...