In a chart, each square represents a knitting stitch, similar to the way that each abbreviation in text instructions does (for example k2tog or p1). The first thing you should check when you start knitting from a chart is the key or legend, and chart notes if they are included. This w...
If you’re working on a RS chart, the WS rows aren’t shown and the pattern will explain what to do with them (typically knit or purl every stitch). To work a RS chart, knit each row by beginning to read at the right side of the chart, working from right to left and bottom to...
explaining line by line how it should be read. Not only does Edie discuss how to interpret the written instructions, but she also shows how the words correlate to the symbols in the chart. This is a great primer for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet motifs or follow garment patter...
“Gauge” (or “tension”) simply means the number of stitches you knit over either an inch or 4 inches (or 10 centimeters). Patterns always give you a gauge to follow, for example 16 stitches = 4 inches, and you may think that if you use the pattern’s yarn and needle recommendation...
Continental knitting is a knitting style in which the knitter holds the yarn with the non-dominant hand. Many knitters find this method a lot quicker, andcrocheters who are learning how to knitoften find continental feels more natural in their hands. Roughly 30% of the knitters from the surve...
Are you yearning to knit socks, but don't know where to begin? Do sock knitting patterns and pattern descriptions make you feel like you are reading a foreign language? Our sock anatomy tutorial will go over all the necessary basics: what kind of yarn to buy, needle options, the anatomy...
Just like in ready to wear clothing, there isn't really a consistent sizing system that's used universally in knitting patterns, although if you often knit patterns by one designer or publisher you might be able to work out your size for that brand. The only way to know for sure what ...
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Dogs can also feel chilly when the weather is cold, so why not knit a snuggly jumper with cables for your best friend? In this step-by-step lesson we’ll show you how to knit the The Lookout doggy sweater, pattern DROPS 102-43, with DROPS Karisma. Follow the tutorial and if you ...