February 18, 2019 @ Purl only or knit only or as a reversed copy of the previous row? knit 1 into front and back of a stitch; single knit increase. A pro-Russian fighter walks past trucks painted with the letter "Z" in the separatist-controlled settlement of Buhas in Ukraine's Donetsk region on March 1. September 4, 2019 @ alexaludeman 4:13 am, If you want to convert a usually knitted flat chart to an in the round chart what do you do with the wrong side rows of the chart when you are in the round, do you ignore the shown wrong side rows or knit them starting from the opposite direction. And if so, why isnt there a blank square before the ssk? Original symbol instructions in Russian. If youre working from a digital file, that you have printed at home, try printing but increasing the magnification (most print dialogs allow this in one way or another). Translation of knitting terms from various languages to english. Debra 1:16 pm. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. 1:53 pm. Does that mean I should start row 1 from left to right ? Unless you are making lacey loops. Please let me know if your able to help. Russian Lace knit chart - Knitting Kingdom What am I missing here? September 6, 2021 @ Hi Freda Sorry, Im not sure what to do without seeing the pattern. For the first row, do I increase 4 stitches on either side of the thumb beginning (and thats what the blank spaces on the chart mean)? Id guess its a total of 5 repeats, if thats what it says, but if its described the first repeat, THEN says repeat the chart 5 times, its more ambiguous. Kathy 9:50 am. Thanks Gloria, alexaludeman Thanks for the tutorial, I think I get it but Im still stuck with a bonnet pattern I am attempting. So glad to hear the tutorial was useful, charts become more useful and intuitive the more you practice with them. Good question, just skip them. HI, Im trying to knit snowflake and am doing lace knitting for the first time. National Day: June 12 - Russia Day. Yes there are different rules to follow if you knit left handed. 4:46 pm. Edit: I just knitted up a sample, so I have some corrections. Ive worked on this for hours and been unable to duplicate the design on the picture shown. The Chart Rows. loreleieurto January 13, 2016 @ Its hard to cut and paste the chart terms into on line Russian-English dictionaries (this was the best one for my purposes) because for the most part, the terms are there as images, not text. 1:06 am. 9:16 pm. 12:45 pm. row 2: V V V, 25 empty squares 2:55 pm. UPDATE: Its January 2022 now, and I note that this old post from 2006 is getting a lot of attention. Its a Norwegian pattern and this centering this is different than Fair Isle (or so I have read). Nope, but the decreases may be written in the pattern? Im new to chart reading and Im confused about SSK and K2tog. Other Russian knitting symbols for large decreases. I have a chart that has big blank spaces between the motifs. Some of it seems to be similar to the notation found in Japanese crochet patterns. If you want to print it, you can change the print zoom percentage (set it to 200% or something) in the print dialog box when you print. * Also written as Cross 2 Right, 1/1 RC, and Cable 2 Back (C2B). Hello. 8:50 am, Hi Glenda Ive not seen this kind of convention before, but it sounds like the chart repeat is the section from stitches 20 through 70. I just figured it out reading this page! July 3, 2016 @ Lace patterns are often described only in charts, as they may have large stitch and row repeats can make writing out (and reading) lace patterns quite cumbersome. I would appreciate your help to explain this chart immensely. My confusion is: if line 2 is supposed to be the WS, then why not write it that way, OR am I supposed to follow line 1, return to the start reversed then work line 2 as the RS and not the WS (even though line 2 is written on the left)? I am looking for some help with a fair isle chart. I wouldnt write it out I would simply knit following the chart. This has always confused me on chart patterns and I never know how to continue. Below are two versions of cable symbols and definitions commonly used in the industry. http://freeknitstitches.com/pattern.php?num=139&menu=5, 3:36 am. 8:34 pm, Ruth Ricci I have a question. I have this horse hat knitting pattern. Possibly there are 6 charted rows but a relief row (like a knit round) in between? June 8, 2018 @ 6:30 am, Usually when asked to chain 7 you skip 7 stitches in the row below and place the next stitch in stitch 8 . 1:32 pm, Bertha Komm Is there an unwritten rule about this somewhere? 9:33 pm, Hi Molly You will want to use a different increase method. 1:30 pm. Stanfield: knit through back loop. February 19, 2018 @ Im working on the LINES mittens pattern and have figured out the charts, except the thumb gusset. Typically this means there are not stitches here, just skip to the next square that has a stitch / instruction, and work that. Or is the k2tog combining those two stitches on the chart? The letter Z is a symbol of Russia's war in Ukraine. What - NPR.org 1:20 am. 1:17 pm. Knowing the basic symbols is key to understanding the more complex chart motifs. Otherwise your best bet is to contact the designer. At Tin Can Knits, 90% of our lace patterns use charts that only illustrate the RS of the work, because we find these types of patterns much more intuitive, simple and satisfying to knit. Increases also have direction in that they . Emily Wessel Mens XL (XXL): [(k3, m1) 5 times, (k4, m1) 2 times] around 1:42 pm. October 24, 2016 @ January 7, 2018 @ Commonly, stitch and row repeats are indicated by heavy lines (or boxes) in the chart. Can someone look up the leaf edging in Barbara Walker's "A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns", Maybe p357? Row before has 16 stitches. Maybe try contacting the designer? I am knitting a blanket in intarsia with a college logo. Dorothy Bradley Debbie Any explanation would be most welcome. Cant seem to work this stitch properly. The written pattern instruction directly before the commencement of the chart says I should have 41 stitches which I have. You might want to swatch it though, to make sure its coming out the way you want. 3:55 pm, I am knitting the rosebud shawl and I dont know what to do on the first row of chart b where it says A and then B. Knitting Charts: How To Read A Knitting Chart, Shape of Lace : part two : how to create a simple lace chart, https://blog.tincanknits.com/2014/06/06/sl1-k2tog-psso/, https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norwegian-mittens-for-mimi, https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/m1/, http://yarnonthehouse.blogspot.com/2015/11/father-cables.html?m=1, http://tincanknits.com/patterns-hats.html, https://www.bhg.com/crafts/knitting/kidswear/knitted-guernsey-pullover-and-cap/, http://www.bhg.com/crafts/knitting/kidswear/knitted-guernsey-pullover-and-cap/, http://freeknitstitches.com/pattern.php?num=139&menu=5, https://tincanknits.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/blog-chart-reading-04.jpg?w=600&h=386, http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/using-a-lifeline, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cthulhu-mittens-2. Hi Rachael Its hard to say without seeing the pattern, but it looks like you are going to purl all sts and yos except maybe the pattern repeat? You may be right! September 27, 2017 @ Is the side of the work specified or are there any chart notes? I think I figured it out I wasnt doing the yo right. Carla Ficorilli On the second row do I do the reverse? 11:31 pm. 8:47 pm, Hi Holly it depends on the pattern, for most of ours there is a plain knit round or a plain purl row for the even rounds/rows, Holly Belian What do I do with the first stitch, slip it or is the first stitch actually the knit stitch? 8:45 pm. Actually, I think I understand it now. I have a really stupid question Is the first row of my chart the cast on row and how do I know if the next row is a knot or a purl row? Stitches to be knit are on the left needle and stitches that have already been knit are on the right. Hi Judith it sounds like those are maybe non-stitches? Thanks. info@craftyarncouncil.com. The chart starts at the raglan stitch & goes from there, I have written out what it shows for 1st row and it doesnt show the 2nd or 3rd raglan stitches like the written pattern does. My square will be 2 by 2. Yikes! So, for example, in the chart above under What are the heavy lines?, there is an 8-stitch repeat, but one is a SSK and one is a K2tog, so it seems to me that you would need 10 stitches to complete the row. 7:57 am. There are a wide variety of knit symbols used in patterns, including special symbols made for specific projects. Alexa Ludeman Thank you for being so helpful with your explanations! 7:35 am. January 28, 2015 @ I never had any trouble working on an evenly shaped piece, but this one is different for me because it tapers down on both sides. Im knitting my first pair of mittens (Norwegian) and am struggling to understand how to understand the pattern to make increases for the thumb gussets: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norwegian-mittens-for-mimi. October 22, 2017 @ February 8, 2021 @ Looking at the chart, it has to be an increase to account for the number of stitches decreasing only by one in rows where there are two decreases, and looking at the knitted sample, it must lean to the right because the left edge of the knitting is not curved. 2:49 pm. I love your patterns but was a bit daunted by the charts as I have never used one before. Can you tell me what this means? December 3, 2020 @ Janet Marquardt Knitting Charts: How To Read A Knitting Chart - tin can knits PART CANT FIGURE OUT HOW MANY TO CAST ON My main problem is that the print on the chart is tiny so unable to read it have tried magnifying glass & magnifying ruler with no success.Does anyone have any tips? Hi Desre Im sorry, I have no idea. March 3, 2020 @ Thanks ~ Emily, Pat Daigle alexaludeman 12:05 pm, Candi The more I stare at this the more confused I get. alexaludeman The chart is then read from the bottom right hand corner. Hi! 10:48 am. An increase can either be so subtle as to be almost invisible, or it can be very obvious. Illustrated explanation of Russian knitting symbols. Most likely, you will also notice one of the unusual traits of the Eastern knitting garter stitch created using this knitting style is made of twisted stitches. I am knitting a blanket and Im on row 85. Madeleine its accuracy or the outcome of its use. hats or caps The diagram shows all stitches seen from the right side (unless otherwise specified). Do I flip the chart or do I, as Mindy has asked, follow the chart for L to R. Emily Wessel Thank you for the clear explanation and examples on how to read a chart. alexaludeman So even if pattern started off not joined and with a RS and WS, when it switches to being joined and knitted in the round, you only read from right side of chart even for formerly WS rows. A.1 is the name of the diagram, and. December 15, 2016 @ Plus the majority of charts using Russian symbols on line have been pirated, with no links to the original books master key page that associated each symbol with a technique. Got into awful trouble for reading at the same time and making a mistake. 1:20 pm, Hi Rachael It depends what the pattern repeat is, but if its a knit on the RS it is probably a purl on the WS, Charlene Karpiuk Priscilla Knoble Im my very confused. 10:50 am. alexaludeman March 6, 2017 @ Kate Scott September 26, 2017 @ Hi Cheryl Im sorry, Im not sure what they are looking for. If the pattern is to be worked flat, then you will read the right-side rows from right to left, and the wrong-side rows from left to right (in the opposite direction); in order for the pattern to form as designed. Hi Mary Yep: yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, Momzilla Elsje Have you tried contacting the designer? The blue repeat section has me stumped. MaryAnn McGee debbie Often, an empty square means to knit the stitch, and generally, a yarn-over will be represented by an O in the square. Thank you. I can email you the chart if you can let me have an email address. You will have some stitches outside the repeat, then work the entire repeat, then work the end stitches outside of the repeat. November 28, 2016 @ I cant figure out how to make the number of stitches work. Cheryl Erwin The pattern originates in Germany and I dont know if the European charts may be different?? Thank you. Hi Lana yep. My confusion comes in the work panel as set, does this mean to work row one on the chart right to left? 1:36 pm. Kelly 8:44 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. January 28, 2022 @ As I find more of these charts I will keep adding them to this post! After reading this I am thinking in my question the answer isplease confirm if correct or not. If you prefer to learn from a video tutorial, click here to watch all steps described below in a video. Nadine October 13, 2018 @ 12:28 am, Hello Im not sure about that specific pattern, however, when no stitch appears, it literally means that there is no stitch worked in that square, you will simply pass directly to the next stitch on the chart, working it on the next stitch on your needles. Just switched from in the round to flat knitting, where Im purling on the WS. Knitting size L. After doing set up round is where Im confused. June 11, 2020 @ I can cable, but this is a little confusing. Thanks in advance, I have had no difficulties until I got to chart 3. That is true, each country seems to have created its own version. ANY HELP, alexaludeman HELP, 3rd rip out start over! alexaludeman Thank you, in advance, for your assistance. It should go evenly (i think, not having the pattern in front of me). alexaludeman Thank you Alexa. I was worried because this particular post is so old but looks like the comments are still alive an well. Its hard to say without seeing the actual chart. Im sorry, I dont really know, usually charts are right to left on the RS and left to right on the WS. How To Read Russian Knitting Patterns. However, I would guess that the alternate rows or rounds would be worked in pattern which would mean knitting the knits, and purling the purls. Heres a question Im not certain about. Jane 10:12 pm. Thanks so much in advance. March 9, 2016 @ Hi working on a lave pattern shawl and I am confused because my markers do not seem to stay in place. January 22, 2017 @ Hi Carol Im not familiar with that pattern, but my suggestions would be to ask at your local yarn shop, and if they cant help, then contact the pattern designer directly with your question. Then native speaker knitters reviewed the terms and provided corrections and additions for their . 12:46 pm, The key for the chart doesnt indicate any information on the blank boxes so yes, Im assuming they are no stitch boxes. Perhaps the pattern uses different symbols than us? Thanks. They are probably leaning decreases, usually a circle is a yarn over. 10:31 am, Hi Shirleen Im not really sure. DeaG I am knitting a shawl, pattern is called Interlude by Shannon Dunbabin (for Cascades Rosyln). Cables knit over 3 stitches. Do I purl the whole row or just some of it? Im just starting the fair isle pattern on the campfire sweater and doing childrens size 5-7. September 9, 2016 @ I am working on a knitting project that has 4 charts. WEB WALKING THROUGH RUSSIAN KNITTING AND CROCHET, http://www.columbia.edu/~kmp30/viazanie.html, http://www.columbia.edu/~kmp30/uzory.html, STITCHING ON THE MUSEO DEL TESSUTOS 16TH CENTURY CAMICA, Charts for Embroidery, Crochet, or Knitting, I'll Be Watching You (Eyeball) Bolster Cushion.
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