11:58 pm. Im confused! knit on WS. The frustrating thing is that I dont know how to determine the number of stitches to cast on to begin with. I have also knitted a lace scarf, so I have some experience. 6:29 pm. But where do those stitches come from? August 10, 2018 @ Thanks. I have checked in the instructions and the intro to the book that explains how to read the patterns and there doesnt seem to be anything there, alexaludeman When I teach left handers to knit I usually have them knit the same way, just holding the yarn in their left hand (knitting is a 2 handed process, like playing the piano), that way patterns and charts etc. I have knit numerous Leisure Arts raglans and never had any problems. Yes, some of us REALLY do hate charts, and yes we can do them if we really really really try (but why should we, when we hate them so, we like to enjoy our knitting) and if we are prepared to spend hours on them (Im not). May 6, 2016 @ Meagan The shaded grey stitches have likely been used in the chart to compensate for changing stitch counts in the pattern from round to round. September 11, 2020 @ 10:54 pm. Alexa Ludeman February 28, 2017 @ The charts are followed as the instructions above indicate. 2:20 pm. Kathryn, alexaludeman Im not 100% sure. work even > . Then this is the part I find confusing- September 27, 2021 @ Thanks for the reply. St st: stockinette stitch. Where are the written instructions ?? Cindy, alexaludeman Knitting Chart Symbols Russian translated to English Thank you!!! January 9, 2016 @ uncommon Unicode symbols, follow the instructions below. alexaludeman September 4, 2019 @ In an email interview, Kuznetsov drew a distinction between the arch and statues aggrandizing Lenin and other "Russian . alexaludeman Not getting much help from MM. 9:15 am, Sorry Viv, I really dont have any idea what that one ismaybe try contacting the designer? Why are there blocks missing on the rows prior to rows with increases? 1:10 pm. 12:52 am. January 25, 2017 @ Difference is, chart lovers need to make no excuses for their preferences. July 11, 2018 @ 1:17 pm, Im sorry, I cant really help without seeing the actual pattern. The chart shows only odd numbered rounds. Sherry Corrigan Required fields are marked *. So knit 1st set stitches then comes REPEAT SECTION. The YOs make an extra stitch, but the k2tog and ssk should take one each away, so why am I ending up with 14 stitches? 2:15 pm. 4:34 pm. 2:49 pm. Posted on May 18, 2015 October 7, 2022 Categories Button holes and slits, Hand Knitting (HK), Knitting Symbols, Lace, Ribber Fabrics, Swatches and Experiments Leave a comment on "Button holes" and "make many - increase" "lace . June 29, 2020 @ I am talking about the purl on RS and knit on RS boxes. 9:40 pm. You work two yarn-overs in a row by simply wrapping the yarn TWICE around the needle, rather than just once as you would for a regular yarn-over. 9:30 am. 10:31 am, Toni August 3, 2021 @ The pattern notes say nothing about it. To make a C2R, slip 1 stitch onto your cable needle purlwise and move it behind your knitting. 9:16 pm. Emily Wessel alexaludeman When wearing the poncho, you can make sure the seam is in the back. Then last section of stitches. January 8, 2021 @ Recent marches such as the Women's March on Jan. 21 and the March for Science on Saturday have brought knitting into the international spotlight and lured newcomers to a symbol of activism that . Wilhelmien January 16, 2017 @ Repeat what..than no box and then another repeat box. Or perhaps not. 7:41 am, I am knitting a fair isle vest and I am a little confused as to how I follow the chart when I start the decreases for the armhole. Because left handed and right handed knitters usually knit the same way (sometimes varying the way they hold the yarn, things like that) knitting patterns and charts are always (as far as I know) written for the one way (knitting moving from right to left). Hi, I need help with the knitting chart for the pattern 211F-24 Foire Sweater Dress. For size 4 the pattern starts at the edge of the chart, size 6 at the green line and 8 and 10 at the red line. 10:48 am. I have been knitting for well over 60 years and have never understood lace charts although l can follow written instructions and colour charts. at Office Depot. What does the capital R and the dotted lines outside of the patter mean? The directions for starting the first colorwork chart say start chart on the wrong side. Madelyn Whiote If the pattern is to be worked in the round, then you will read every round from right to left. Free Pebble Knitting Stitch. 4:25 am, My pattern say p2(2:3:4 2:2) p2tog (2(2:3:2:3;3) p2tog) 8 (8;6;8;8;8) times p2(2:3:4:2:2), Alexa Ludeman I might try emailing the designer or published for a little clarification. Please assist me. December 28, 2016 @ Hi Teresa if the next size up is yo, k2 then it will be increasing as well, just not at the same rate. Johanna Michelle Draycott 3:28 pm. Denise May 13, 2020 @ 1:47 pm. Hi, hope you can help me out, trying to knit the Top Down Raglan Summer Lace Cardigan & am having a dickens of a time trying to figure it out. 5:58 pm. Hi Also, what does it mean when a square says gray, no stitch? So ignore the white boxes and work an ssk for the first charted stitch and a k2tog for the last charted stitch, Viv Thanks! 1:34 pm. THEN you cast on stitches and start knitting in the round. 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. January 30, 2017 @ alexaludeman alexaludeman Thank you, Susie, alexaludeman 9:51 am, Hi Janet you could probably use a straight needle but I too would recommend using a circular, even though you are not working in the round. For example for chart A i have 5 stitches until the centreline stitch and i have to k1, yo,[ k1, k2tog, yo,] k1 which by my calculation will use 7 stitches. So the pattern begins with 28 cast on stitches. Following are the standardized knit symbols that are commonly used by members of the Craft Yarn Council, followed by two versions of cable symbols. :(, Emily Wessel IE: repeated pattern across now marker coming up to do last section but only say 5 stitches left for last Repeat but Repeat part is actually 17 stitches! ps its knitted flat. This is the other symbol: \V also across 2 stitches and once again it looks like the V is underlined. Do you want to make learning this stitch pattern easy for people to learn ? That makes no sense. (And Rows 2 and 3 are 2 knit/purl stitches.) December 27, 2020 @ 9:35 am. March 18, 2020 @ 10:17 am, Hi, Im working on the Edith Shawl Novita Venla, I was fine when I read, Keep working 3 sts at both ends in garter st. Work 2 sts at the right end of the cable section following row 1 of chart I (= 2sts + 1st) and the other sts following row 1 of chart II where I hit a wall was with the instructions that came after work rows 2-60 of chart I. May 1, 2015 @ NOTE: Some patterns refer to cables as "Back" or "Front" cross. I am knitting a blanket and Im on row 85. And, perhaps this question might help someone else too. June 6, 2014 @ Eastern knitting is one of the easiest knitting styles out there and the process of knitting a stitch happens in the easiest way possible through the back loop. and I cantouch find a reference for it in the legend or in the book. November 15, 2021 @ 8:40 pm, Cindy Definition. Any suggestions would be welcome. June 11, 2016 @ You answered all my questions. Knitting Machine. stitches I am working on a Capelet pattern and the chart shows 2 blanks at the beginning of a row. But maybe? Thank you. But its easy because its a communal language!!!! 3:19 pm. 7:26 am. All Rights Reserved. January 3, 2015 @ To right needle and begin pattern row on 3rd stitch? alexaludeman Any help would be appreciated. In the past two weeks, Z has gone from a military marking to the main symbol of public support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. I collate as many stitches as I can find, as a result some can be in written format while others are charts. 6:43 am. There are also emply cells without outlining. I have 11 stiches and pattern has 5 sts before first 12 sts repeat. October 24, 2016 @ Wont that decrease the number of stitches on your needle and change the available number of stitches to work with on the next row? Can I just follow the chart as written? August 31, 2016 @ Russian gymnast . 10:42 am. October 15, 2018 @ I used that term to do a Google image search. ): http://vyazat-prosto.ru/kajma-listja-spicami-shema-opisanie-videourok-2-varianta/. Pattern support is a little easier via email if you wouldnt mind emailing us tincanknits@gmail.com, Jenny March 1, 2017 @ What do I do about the first stitch after my BOR marker in these instances? 3:07 pm. 5:26 am. I understand what it is saying but I am not sure about how to throw the yarn over. Alexa Ludeman I am working in the round and am ready to start the color work. 12:16 pm. Hi, i brought a pattern from iceland back home, in the chart i see a cross line over 2, 3 or 5 stitches ending in a vertical line. My work doesnt look the same as the pattern photo. There are more stitches on the needle than a row on the chart. The good news is it is not hard at all. November 15, 2020 @ I am using DK weight where 20 stitches = 1 inch. It could be that the chart is increasing sts, or it could be that you are counting the yarn overs as sts needed to work the row. Includes easy stitch patterns, simple color work, and some increases or decreases. May 6, 2016 @ Any help would be appreciated! Your site has most complete lesson on charts. I love your designs and your website!! alexaludeman knitting, probably also crochet work January 14, 2018 @ 3:43 pm, joy 8:28 pm. There is a 7 stitch repeat over 15 rows. Do I purl the whole row or just some of it? December 15, 2016 @ Hi working on a lave pattern shawl and I am confused because my markers do not seem to stay in place. February 6, 2017 @ is reverse stockinette (purl on right side, knit on wrong side). New free knitting patterns for ladies shawls! The chart box for the pattern is a 28-stitch repeat by 37 rows. The directions show a stitch guide then directions for the cable square. No. This was very very helpful. -right-handed knitters are following charts from right-to-left, bottom-to top (starting at the right down corner of the chart); thank you! Does that help? Black circle is garter stitch (knit on right and wrong sides both). Was so glad to find it. Hi Judy If the pattern calls for multiples of 16 + 47 it seems like there will be 47 edge sts, so you would want to stop working the 16 st repeat 47 sts before the end of the row, then work the edge sts. So just as you did the first time you worked chart B rows 1-24, youll keep the centreline in place. Do you know what I might be doing incorrectly? August 28, 2016 @ 5:00 pm, This chart so clear. alexaludeman Leanne Meier But I'm sure I will figure it out once I begin knitting. 12:02 pm. for B: work k2tog, except on last repeat of each time chart is worked work k1 (just before centreline and at end of row). A dot as purl on RS. My first time trying to knit from a chart which I am finding very difficult. June 13, 2016 @ I had no problem with the increases in set-up row. 1:52 pm. Stanfield: knit through back loop. Its very confusing when the key doesnt give clear instructions for ws rows. Thank you Alexa. You will be knitting the first 2 sts. January 28, 2015 @ 12:32 pm. Home How To Read Russian Knitting Patterns. November 1, 2020 @ April 9, 2017 @ One partner is 8 stitches. by Ragga Eirksdttir), that is knit in the round. November 15, 2020 @ Hi Denise shaded no stitch boxes are sometimes inserted to make the patterning more visually clear. Hi Claire it is a bit tricky without pictures, but a pattern should include either decrease instructions that are separate from the chart, or the chart should include symbols that show the decreases. one row shows 3 knits and 4 purls (in the round), the next row shows the slip stitch decrease of 2 and 4 purls. likewise I couldn't find the translation of the russian knitting symbols.I hope the russian sites make on thier site a translation.. like what the portugese site have. February 24, 2017 @ November 4, 2020 @ This type of finely knit, down-hair lace shawl originated in the Orenburg area about 250 years ago, in the 18th century. Ive read various how to read Japanese knitting charts but I still cannot tell if my patterns pattern stitch chart is showing ALL rows or just RS rows. Could you please explain how the increases are inserted? st (s): stitch (es) tog: together. 10:43 am. I am working on a shawl using a Katia pattern. I am doing a sweater and cannot understand this chart. alexaludeman October 11, 2019 @ The knits are indicated with a line. Thats another can of worms not to be done today. An easy knitting pattern over a four row repeat. I am knitting Norwegian mittens and have finished the mitten for the right hand. February 6, 2018 @ September 3, 2017 @ 9:55 am, Bonfire blanket. In knitting a sleeve for a gansey sweater, in following the chart, pattern says right-left-right. alexaludeman How do I do it with free software please? What does knit back mean? Its actually just the increased stitch. After the increases, I end up with 308 stitches (which can be divided by the final 28 stitch row). Debra Hi, Ive knit many items with seemingly complex patterns and Ive always been able to figure them out until now. 1:53 pm, Hi Susan Yep, there are no sts to fill in those areas yet so they are blank. Rhonda Maybe email us with a picture? Nov 1, 2014 - Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. alexaludeman Ildiko Thank you. Horizontally there are 11 boxes and vertically 18 and only on the 17th row the 10th and the 11th stitch together are a right cross (2 stitches). Shelley How do I begin? Hi Jane Im sorry I think Im going to need a little more context to answer that? If you feel that the yarn is too loose and is hard to control, wrap it around your left little finger. 10:01 am. So, if Im reading the chart correctly, I would start at row 1 with knit 3 and proceed to the end and for row 2, I would start 25 puled stitches. March 29, 2015 @ February 14, 2018 @ 2:39 pm. 9:43 pm, What does it mean Cont to dec every row until 13 more dec each side and AT SAME TIME after 7more dec rows, alexaludeman November 6, 2014 @ Perhaps Ive been misinformed formed? October 24, 2016 @ When I count the boxes for my size there are only half as many as needed. 7:57 am. Hi Susie in the written pattern and the chart notes it states to knit the knits and purl the purls on the WS rows. At what point do I turn the work to continue on the RS? are these instructions for one round? September 12, 2018 @ For the most part each symbol represents a stitch as it looks on the right side of the work. I have a pattern that has a chart and the instructions says to do 5 repeats of the chart. So I just started the Prairie Fire pullover and I have gotten to the lace chart. On the second row do I do the reverse? January 13, 2018 @ July 23, 2018 @ I would be glad to send you a copy of chart if you could help me understand this. Some of it seems to be similar to the notation found in Japanese crochet patterns. January 19, 2018 @ I understand the chart for the first 34 Rows . How do I purl on right side and knit on wrong side? Can you help? But I have Problem with Select an language to reveal the terms from that language in this collection. 3. You should always be able to repeat the section fully, then move to the edge sts. 2:59 pm, Hey. alexaludeman Dawn Donaldson When knitting from a chart and following a pattern that has for example 58 stitches and in the chart only 28 of these stitches are needed to form the motive, what do i do with the remaining 30 stitches. April 19, 2021 @ I am a beginner knitter and hope you can help me My pattern (from Classic Elite) calls for purl on right side and knit on wrong side then continue knitting in a repetitive pattern. Mindy Loucks Im doing size 8 sweater, there are 83 stitches, which doesnt add up equally for the repeat or edge stitches. 2:08 pm. The red lines are telling you to repeat that section or block of stitches for your pattern. alexaludeman This is similar to the use of brackets in text knitting instructions. Shivika Under the chart, it says to refer to the pattern instructions for edge stitches worked either side of the chart but I cant find anything in the pattern. Do I just slip it to right needle. Finally! Does that mean that all the repeat markers on that row are all moved over one as well to get 12 stitches in repeats? January 7, 2018 @ Many Russian sites are rife with malware. Then push the needle down to pull the strand so that it forms a V-shape. Although they tell the number of stitches each chart is worked over, there is no designation for the rows. 12:05 pm. Teresa Ukrainetz Can you help? As the title says. Alexa Ludeman in the next row above the black box is a yo. Im now on the wrong side and dont know if that would be the left or right cable chart. Rachael This level is either shown with a description (i.e. I found this lovely pattern of leaves and would very much like to add this to a baby blanket that I've knitted for my sister due in a month (so kinda urgentish) However, try as I might, with Google and knitting sites, for the life of me I can't figure out what the symbols mean as they seem to be a bit different to the norm. Andrej Isakovic/AFP via Getty Images. What are the green lines for? January 12, 2022 @ They can be super helpful if you have it perfect up to a point! When you write out all the stitches in the repeat section you are only showing 7 stitches. Am knitting first lace, a sweater, and it is in the round. Jacqui You work each row of the chart all the way around. Do I just cast on the number of stitches on row 1 of the 1st chart? Thanks for thinking of how this could work, heidiworm I have never done charts, but thought it could not be too difficult after having read your excellent instructions. Rosie February 12, 2020 @ I am making the spotlight sweater I am on row 11 of the chart and am totally confused with the no stitch. 4:26 pm, I purchased Jones Cardigan. Please guide Me at the earliest.. alexaludeman March 28, 2018 @ Plus, ways to fix side edges, and a way to improve edges of finished projects. Im making this poncho right now. Jo Franco Pauline Aube February 28, 2017 @ I started doing this because I had (dimly) remembered some Russian language stitch dictionary pages that offered up a slightly different collection of texture patterns from those that commonly seen in English language books. October 20, 2017 @ Do I knit left to right on line 1 and right to left on line 2? Best regards Fiona Naude, Hi there I am trying to work out a pattern graph it has a u ,v2 2 inside the v a arrow pointed up and a arrow down a x and a >with a ) underneath please help its translated from Russian to English cable lace front oversized jumper thank you romawilson52@gmail.com. In order of appearance top to bottom: (+)Edge stitch (not further specified) Knit Purl The circle is a yarn over Ssk K2tog I'm pretty sure this is a k3tog Big bullet points are garter stitch M1 (it specifies for a purl stitch, I don't remember which direction that is) Grey blocks don't mean anything (spacers) And small dot means bind off those stitches. What to do? The first 6 squares are dark and the instructions say no stitch. alexaludeman https://tincanknits.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/blog-chart-reading-04.jpg?w=600&h=386 August 31, 2016 @ Thank you in advance, Elaine, alexaludeman Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. October 17, 2014 @ Thanks, alexaludeman 9:21 pm. Abbr. 9:04 am. Hi Susan Are there perhaps yarn overs or some other increase that compensates for the decrease? Does that help? k2tog. Im so lost. December 15, 2016 @ 9:33 pm, Hi Molly You will want to use a different increase method. Im having the same problem. Hi Naomi I cant really say without actually looking at the pattern. Every time I do the 12 stitch repeat, I end up with 14 stitches. This was so helpful! 1:08 pm, Question : Some fair isle/ colour work charts show a square that is called no stitch This completely baffles me!! March 23, 2017 @ 2:01 pm. We will get that all fixed up. I am having the same issue as Mindy. January 19, 2018 @ Symboler. However if I count the number of stitches (including the required repeat) in row one of the chart, it is 47 stitches, and when attempting the chart I run out of stitches before finishing the row? I was confused about this as well. Shelley Burt January 21, 2017 @ I am knitting the 1999 sweater and having trouble with the lace chart. Is there a technic that I do not know. This is a collection of knitting terms from various languages. I work lefthanded, left to right. Hi Laura while the k2tog on each row is a decrease, the yarnover is an increase, so there is no net change in the number of sts. January 10, 2021 @ June 17, 2020 @ October 24, 2016 @ Thanks. What do I do when I finish a marked stitch section and then hit this large blank section, then the stitch pattern continues about an inch later, etc? The particular pattern I wanted to swatch seemed simple but I cant even get through the first rows before my stitches are misaligned. Im about six rows up and wanted to make sure Im doing this correctly. May 15, 2016 @ 5:39 pm, OMG Ive been knitting for years and couldnt figure out how to read a chart! October 30, 2019 @ Hi Dawn You should have 3 sts (all coming from 1 stitch) when you have completed that one. But row 85, the bold chart lines moves one st to the left, but the arrow is pointing left. This is a very useful, straightforward tutorial! Other Russian knitting symbols for large decreases. Hi Nancy nope, no cabling in the even rounds, just knits and purls. January 8, 2019 @ I'm a native Russian speaker but haven't worked with Russian patterns. January 22, 2018 @ a dot in the box is a purled stitch; and A V in the box means to sl 1 wyb on the rs; and sl wyf on the wrong side. Alexa Ludeman New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Thank you! Never having knit from a chart before, I am confused. http://yarnonthehouse.blogspot.com/2015/11/father-cables.html?m=1, Alexa Ludeman Thanks so much in advance. alexaludeman Hi Ashley It depends how the chart is written. to make a ring > . I found that I didnt have enough stitches to complete the entire repeat section and then full execute the edge section as well. 1:09 pm. This site is a work in progress and a passion project. If you want a clearly-written first hat pattern, we have a few! 6:52 pm, Hi, I am hoping you can help me. November 8, 2016 @ I am having a fascinating time this weekend noodling out Russian language pages on knitting and crochet, and trying to translate some terms. Im confused! August 9, 2020 @ June 6, 2019 @ Can someone look up the leaf edging in Barbara Walker's "A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns", Maybe p357? Id be glad to send a photo if it would help. Then youll work the centreline stitch, and work the chart once more, with another 3 repeats of the pattern (the section between the vertical lines). Joan Desorda Below are two versions of cable symbols and definitions commonly used in the industry. Amanda alexaludeman 2:38 pm. So you would work the edge stitches one time, then work the repeat stitches as many times as possible (always reading the set of instructions from right to left on right side rows), before ending with the edge stitches at the end of row. Suzanne Poorman Landis I am knitting the antler mittens pattern. 11:31 am. I get the feeling that I would switch some directional stitches as I have encountered that issue before, especially with the M1s. 5:49 am. Alexa Ludeman February 23, 2021 @ 5:27 am. 6:10 pm, Mary R I am knitting a dinosaur blanket for my new grandson. alexaludeman 1:30 pm. March 3, 2020 @ So you will purl in the purl section and work row 1 of the chart or written directions in the cable section. Also the odd numbers are on different sides of the chart. Row two of the chart shows exactly the same number of stitches as row one. November 11, 2015 @ Cynthia Webb This will explain which symbols represent which kind of stitches. Can your markers move and the knitting be correct? alexaludeman June 10, 2014 @ 8:49 am. It depends if there is a button band picked up or something there, or if there are edge sts indicated in the pattern. 12:28 pm. November 27, 2018 @ alexaludeman Hello! February 5, 2021 @ March 9, 2016 @ I cant drop it. Charts are graphic representations of knitting instructions. Im working on your Stovetop Hat. February 5, 2021 @ I am knitting a 30 stitch cable- because I am knitting a larger size than the standard it says for RS work 30-st rep 4 times and work first 21 sts once- I assume this means 4 of the 30 stitch cable and then the first 21 sets of the cable. It says to work the 8 stitch repeat 10 times (80 stitches), which should leave me with 3 stitches; however the chart shows 4 stitches on the right before the repeat and 3 stitches on the left of the repeat. We simply keep the needle straight and insert it into a stitch from right to left. Alexa Ludeman Body of the hat either 2 sets of 12 rows + plain knit body or 3 sets of 12 rows + plain knit body for to desired length. (The chart is right at the bottom of the link). (WS) Sl 3 pwise wyf, purl to end. Each chart is slightly different. When working in the round you usually lose the edge sts and read all rows right to left. Lianne Does that answer your question? Please help. March 8, 2015 @ April 19, 2021 @ I ended up with 5 stitches at the end of the 1st pattern row that didnt fit into the motif repeat, nor were they part the 3 stitch garter edge. alexaludeman Thank you for any guidance. 8:01 am. If you missed that tutorial, youll find it right here. But I never found the dimly remembered patterns that set me off on this quest in the first place. Increases also have direction in that they . April 30, 2015 @ November 19, 2019 @ Work 70-20 and then 68-1??? You could place a marker around the chart, but you would constantly be moving it to account for the increases. June 8, 2015 @ 1:36 pm, Hi Cynthia Im not sure what pattern yo uare looking at? Rachael May 12, 2021 @ Because the pattern increases over the 37 rows, it starts with a 13-stitch repeat, and ends with full 28-stitch repeat.
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