10:42 am. I was worried because this particular post is so old but looks like the comments are still alive an well. Diane, alexaludeman October 23, 2016 @ November 27, 2018 @ However, a left handed person may prefer continental knitting and a right handed person may prefer throwing. Nov 14, 2020 - Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. The symbol is included in charts so that, visually, the rows of a chart line up one on top of the next in an intelligible way, even when the stitches-per-repeat differ from one row or round to the next. alexaludeman 9:20 pm. In other words do I completely repeat the previous odd row again in the next even row? January 7, 2018 @ I am creating the ultimate knitting stitch library. October 12, 2014 @ Jo Franco November 21, 2014 @ September 3, 2017 @ Nicole Im knitting in the round, the pattern shows large areas with no stitch indicated. still work the same. Please help! When knitting in the round charts are always read from right to left. Thank you! Is there an unwritten rule about this somewhere? Have you checked the chart key and any chart notes or notes in the written pattern about this? Thanks for any help you can give me. November 28, 2018 @ I guess Ill pull out my work down till I hit where I started this repeat section. and the chart has row 1 blocks January 13, 2015 @ 10:01 am. Your tutorial is amazing. I have a chart but unfortunately I have some geometrical shapes that are blank (and I also know for certain they do not represent k1 as I have the classical symbol of an empty box for that). Where are the written instructions ?? 10:32 am. Churlygirl January 10, 2016 @ I dont understand why. Just switched from in the round to flat knitting, where Im purling on the WS. Mary w&t: wrap and turn. Much appreciatedI knitted the Celtic Lace into a beanie/hat. ps its knitted flat. Thanks, Alexa Ludeman 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. Original symbol instructions in Russian. When wearing the poncho, you can make sure the seam is in the back. April 10, 2017 @ The neck warmer will use about 220m-300m DK weight yarn. I am working on the glass utterly hat by Kate gagnon Osborn in the book Weekend Hats. You might try asking the designer what they had in mind. 2:15 pm. 2:09 pm. Original symbol instructions in Russian. 9:50 pm, Hi Emilie Im sorry, it really depends on the chart and the chart notes, I would have to see the chart to say, The Rock Vandal Thanks for setting up this page its really helpful! Jacqui 5:28 pm, I am making a sweater on a circular needle. March 26, 2018 @ November 6, 2014 @ With its own rules that we are left clueless about, and then we have to go off into internet land to try and find out the meaning of stuff which is frequently left unresolved because no one knows! I needed to cast on 31 stiches. 5:00 pm. So I am confused as how to proceed. 12:41 pm, I am starting a chart with a design across 16 stitches. Are the left side numbers always the wrong side? This was very written very clearly and so helpful thank you! 7: another empty box meaning NO STITCH ! Looking over the lace chart for the doily above, I suspect that straight vertical lines are knits, the little . 3:23 pm, Hi Nancy sorry about that, there is an error in the Marshland chart, the second M1 should be one stitch over so there is a knit between the m1s, Nancy You might want to try contacting Kate directly to ask, she is lovely, Velma P. Smith And the symbols for knits and purls are reversed between right and wrong side rows. 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. http://tashaknits.blogspot.com/2014/01/janury-estonian-lace-shawl-pattern.html. I understand what it is saying but I am not sure about how to throw the yarn over. Im knitting the lines mittens and the first row chart B says M main color, knit one main color, then M main color..so is the whole row done without using the contrast color? sherryc1954 To work the row you need a 10 stitch repeat, but once the row is finished you will have an 8 stitch repeat. Emily Wessel It looks like this: V/ across 2 stitches and in both cases it looks like the V is underlined. Hi! Looking forward to your reply, thank you in advance! 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. The pattern begins at the left hand side with the instructions moving from left to right. As I find more of these charts I will keep adding them to this post! Hi Roberta No stitch just means you can skip right over that box in the chart. Therefore I do not know if I am working all the rows right to left or some left to right. I dont have enough cast on to make them. Even when the chart only has odd numbers, you work the even numbers the same as the odd row before it? Hi Abby the chart is increasing while the stockinette around it is decreasing. March 24, 2016 @ There are 42 stitches across and 60 rows. December 9, 2020 @ Ive ripped it out 3 times and I cant figure it out. March 21, 2016 @ 3:36 am. What do I do on the even number rows? I presume I repeat the pattern once but what do I do with the centre stitch? Hi Joan I havent knit that one so Im not really sure. August 3, 2019 @ Hello, I am knitting a hat with instruction that says: rnd 3: rm, sl 1, pm (=this indicates new beg of rnd), k to marker. May 5, 2016 @ Ill do my best to explain the chart: the pattern states it is repeated over 22 stitches and 12 rows, but the chart is 27 stitches wide with no missing or empty stitch cells. There is no explanation on the chart. alexaludeman 9:49 am, Hi Susan Im sorry, Im really not sure what the designer intended there, Julie As it says in the key & abbreviations: For A: work k1 on first repeat of each time chart is worked (at start of row and just after centreline stitch) then work ssk at all other repeats Each size has a different number of sts. Wouldnt straight needles make more sense since one is turning at the end of every row? Hi Margaret Im sorry, I dont totally understand the question? Russian warship, go fu*k yourself, Personalized Leather Luggage Tags, Custom Bag Tags, Leather Bag Tag ad vertisement by tefia Ad vertisement from shop tefia Does the pattern indicate any special instructions? 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? On the sleeve the instructions for round two of the sleeve says purl to first stitch before marker, k1, work panel as set, k1. As you can see from the antler cable below, c4b and c4f cable 4 back and front are worked over 4 stitches. Jade So does that mean the blank boxes are skipped and I just move to the next symbol to work on the next stitch on my needle? You could place a marker around the chart, but you would constantly be moving it to account for the increases. April 18, 2021 @ After reading your explanation I feel empowered and confident I can handle a chart. When I see the VVV, do I slip 3 stitches? Beautiful pattern. Fir the next 8 or so rows of boxes going up and then increases to 10. On the return row you would work into this double wrap twice (typically unless pattern states otherwise), purling the first yo, then knitting the second yo. November 10, 2021 @ Might be best to contact Bristol for the definitive answer though, Amy Mary Lentini emily I would probably create a symbol and then explain it in the chart key. Your site has most complete lesson on charts. May 8, 2020 @ Cheryl Erwin Alexa Ludeman Thank God I found this blog. My first time trying to knit from a chart which I am finding very difficult. RoseMarie Alexa Ludeman 3:42 pm. Thank you so much! Hi Rosie your pattern should have instructions on the issue. My hat pattern just shows decreasing 2 stitches a row, but has no symbols. October 20, 2017 @ June 11, 2020 @ And I also know that knitting patterns do not knit up exactly square. Illustrated explanation of Russian knitting symbols. alexaludeman January 14, 2015 @ Thank you. Wont that decrease the number of stitches on your needle and change the available number of stitches to work with on the next row? Hi Bertha you can convert a cross stitch chart to a knit pattern, each cross would be a knit stitch. Thank you for your very clear and detailed explanations on everything else! Hope this helps! Kate Scott That would be my first guess? 1:12 pm. October 26, 2019 @ 3:30 pm. 10:40 am. Hi Sorry Im not totally sure from the pattern what the best way to work the increases is. January 13, 2018 @ ): http://vyazat-prosto.ru/kajma-listja-spicami-shema-opisanie-videourok-2-varianta/. I get that. You have it right but it is to the last 6 sts, yo, k2tog, k4. March 5, 2016 @ 7:09 pm. I had made black/white copies of the pattern pages from the book and so I had not seen that the No Stitch boxes were completely white, while the rest was in another color. August 15, 2021 @ First time stranded knitter and I think Ive bitten off more than I can chew!!! As I worked through the repeat section once, and then a few rows later, twice etc. 5:58 pm. 10:55 pm. Stitch. January 28, 2015 @ It has a written pattern up to the 8th row but from 9 on is a chart which makes no sense to me. Usually you would want to start at the bottom right and go right to left. alexaludeman I am about to start the Tall Dark and Handsome hat but I dont understand how the chart applies when knitting in the round? This was so helpful! This was very very helpful. March 8, 2016 @ alexaludeman This type of finely knit, down-hair lace shawl originated in the Orenburg area about 250 years ago, in the 18th century. I recently ordered a book online of various Japanese knitting motifs and patterns. Melonie, alexaludeman I think I had it perfect up till that point. September 1, 2017 @ Row 2 dots June 12, 2020 @ Rather than reading the first row right to left? This key explains how to work the symbols displayed in stitch maps. A triangle leaning to the left and a triangle leaning to the right, a circle for a yarn over a blank square for knit , A filled in diamond in the centre of the square , a single- which I believe is a purl and a double= which I dont know what it is. Also you can open the transcript ( only on computer, not phone) copy it and get Google Translate to put it into English. Does that help? More Great Patterns Like This. August 16, 2021 @ 1:43 am. 1:17 pm. March 30, 2015 @ I am doing a sweater and cannot understand this chart. Ive done a flax and a peanut so far. Finnish Knitting Terms; Pin Gallery. The chart is for the knots . February 10, 2020 @ July 25, 2016 @ Alexa Ludeman Hi Christina It looks like the charts have a 26 stitch repeat, which does go evenly into 130 sts. Useful charts i have found for translating russian knitting chart symbols into english. alexaludeman One partner is 8 stitches. See more ideas about knitting terms, knitting, knitting techniques. alexaludeman Three dot chevron colorwork knitting pattern; It is hard to explain, but here goes. You may be right! October 24, 2016 @ alexaludeman Thank you, Susie, alexaludeman 9:15 am. 9:20 am. Emily Wessel They are all great first Fair Isle. This symbol is shown on just one square of the grid but affect 3 stitches in total. That way you can refer to how the chart looks, and see if your knitting is matching. dhender746 Thank you for this incredibly useful post! It is in Russian, but if you slow down the video you can see step-by-step how this is done. Thank you so much. (Ragga uses black boxes to indicate no stitch). Can these chart symbols be used internationally? 11:58 am. January 21, 2015 @ Thanks. Im knitting a vest pattern with a right side cable chart and a left side cable chart, pattern is by Bristol Ivy, and the name is Delius. June 27, 2019 @ So no need for you to answer :D, Elsje So for round 2 is it K1 (main color), K1 (contrast color), K1 (main color) and then on to chart c? I have a question about your chart above for the Gothic Lace. 1:50 pm. 9:05 pm, Hi Amy- Im not sure what the symbol would be, but it would probably be in the chart notes if it were, jillericas1 July 1, 2020 @ Etc OR does it mean to knit the knits purl the purls without doing the in front and behind cables? I have had no difficulties until I got to chart 3. 11:12 am. The wrong side rows are not shown and I would normally knit or purl them as they appear. You dont seem to have written word meanings from russian to English.Is there anywhere I can find this. 1:17 pm, Im sorry, I cant really help without seeing the actual pattern. 6:49 pm. Its not quite 2 different symbols meaning the same thing. Im working on the LINES mittens pattern and have figured out the charts, except the thumb gusset. Im doing size 8 sweater, there are 83 stitches, which doesnt add up equally for the repeat or edge stitches. My pattern says start at stitch 1 on chart and work to stitch 68 and then work at 20-70. January 24, 2016 @ To learn more about the Eastern knitting style, its amazing properties and some other unusual traits, consider joining the detailed online course Eastern (Russian) Knitting Simplified. November 15, 2021 @ February 14, 2018 @ Hoping you can help. 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. It has a lace repeat section; no problem there; BUT then there is one vertical row with a red box with a note, expanding stocking stitch section. Madeleine I am working on knitbots Sycamore Vest. Just like lovers of charts frequently hate words which need to be prised from them and is the reason why patterns are difficult. So excited! 5:45 pm. Thank you. I see the concept, but I dont LITERALLY know how to make it happen. Lori Elmitt If I do this then the dishcloth will be huge. If your familiar with Perler beads, Pintrest has hundreds of patterns online. The text is in Russian but the illustrations are helpful in deciphering certain symbols! Every knit pattern is followed the exact same way by a righty or a lefty. March 3, 2020 @ Hi Jane Im sorry I think Im going to need a little more context to answer that? * Also written as Cross 2 Right, 1/1 RC, and Cable 2 Back (C2B). Kathy August 28, 2015 @ Im starting a new project for a cardigan and starting off Im already confused. You are working the sk2psso stitch correctly. March 26, 2018 @ Im new to chart reading and Im confused about SSK and K2tog. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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). 2:20 pm. February 9, 2015 @ Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. May 11, 2020 @ The bottom of chart starts with 6 inches and after about 8 boxes high x 6 stitches there is a increase so next section has 8 boxes in the row . May 6, 2016 @ I have my piece on the needle in right hand, while knitting with my needle in left hand. Of course, there are always exceptions to this rule, and when both sides of the work are charted, you will work the RS rows from right to left, and the WS rows from left to right, making sure to check the key so you understand how stitches are worked on the RS vs the WS of the work. 6:29 pm. stitches March 1, 2017 @ There are only 32 rows total, is that correct? Paula 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)? Meagan My question is, do I just knit the pattern for the rows as indicated on the chart (even if there are rows that end up with partial repeat)? April 27, 2021 @ Could you please explain this instruction? Hi Oana Im sorry, I really couldnt say, perhaps contact the designer? That doesnt sound right because your repeat would create a lot of increases. In fact we made our own colour charts to knit a pattern on the back of mittens at primary school, boys included and then knitted them. September 4, 2019 @ Alexa Ludeman Do you want to make learning this stitch pattern easy for people to learn ? 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. Does that mean that all the repeat markers on that row are all moved over one as well to get 12 stitches in repeats? 1:39 am. First embraced as a functional, post-surf boot and then a global symbol of provocation and laidback luxury, the Classic Boot has influenced new . alexaludeman July 11, 2018 @ Thank you, and keep up the fine designs! Linda breitstein Not all patterns follow these guidelines, but most do. 2:27 pm. 10:34 am. March 22, 2016 @ The first 6 squares are dark and the instructions say no stitch. Connie Peden 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. When you instruct to work the chart before the gusset I am thinking starting the chart again. Can you shed any light on what these symbols might mean? The directions for starting the first colorwork chart say start chart on the wrong side. My square will be 2 by 2. Hope im making sense :D, Emily Wessel December 28, 2016 @ I want to try some Russian stitch charts, and this helps a lot. Im very much looking forward to your reply as I would love to get started on this blanket pretty soon. I can follow charts fairly well, but I am a little confused with this piece of the pattern. Learn twelve ways to make side edges of a knitted project nice and tidy. Hi Teresa if the next size up is yo, k2 then it will be increasing as well, just not at the same rate. Does that mean I do the chart 5 times or 6 (the first one and then 5 repeats) . Stitches to be knit are on the left needle and stitches that have already been knit are on the right. 10:37 pm. Original symbol instructi. Some has been introduced via on-site ads that autoplay, some has been planted by hackers, so even innocent informational/hobbyist sites can be compromised without the viewers knowledge. Wish I could put a picture . Feel free to make minor adjustments that suit your own personal knitting style. alexaludeman So you will work chart b, row 1, chart b row 1, chart a row 1, chart a row 1, etc. September 27, 2017 @ February 6, 2017 @ Typically, for right side rows, you will work the stitches one at a time from RIGHT to LEFT. Reports the 5.4ft statue had been . Would it be totally unreasonable to have an international commonality of symbols (such as those used in automobile manuals)? I hope I explained my confusion in a way that makes sense. For every third row there is a slip 2 as if for knit, k1, peso. Or is it knit a stitch? 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. Gayle Failing 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 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. Hello! If I count all the boxes in the chart row that have a symbol in them, it equals 33, which is the number of stitches on my needled. The pattern begins at the left hand side with the instructions moving from left to right. Does that mean that I also knit the purl stitches that appear 1 row below? I used google and it actually came up. The example has 8 little boxes (representing 8 stitches) between the heavy vertical lines which indicate the stitch repeat. Thanks! I am knitting the Compass pullover and working in chart B. I have not got the gist of the increase rows 4/11/22. What are the chart rows numbered? 11:52 am. If you want an 8 dishcloth and you are using worsted weight yarn you will need about 36 sts. Thank you very much. 4:52 pm. Zuzana Ravelry has several groups for lefties that can answer your lefty questions. February 4, 2018 @ November 15, 2020 @ 3:38 pm. hats or caps December 15, 2016 @ Hi, I am knitting a baby cardigan (March from Isager) and there is a 7-stitch pattern for the front edges, 5 + 2 lace st. My question concerns those 2 st. HI Lynn Im not sure, since I dont have your pattern and chart in front of me. 9:41 am, Hi Agnes Im sorry, without knowing the pattern I dont really know what the designer intends, Marian Im knitting a patterned cardigan shrug with a japanese pattern. Teresa Ukrainetz You never know!one. 1:42 pm. 12:47 am, I am new at charts and I have finished working the rows 1-24 of chart b of the rosebud shawl for the first time and I am starting on the second time. 8:19 am. Hi Margaret so there are 2 10 stitch repeats, how many sts are outside the repeats? roberta kane 12:51 pm, Hi Ben The stitch is meant to be added at the box, so as you are going along in the chart, where it says m1, you are going to do an increase right there (I like to do a bar increase, we have a tutorial for that here: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/m1/, Holly Belian 9:59 am. So you will purl in the purl section and work row 1 of the chart or written directions in the cable section. Hi we cant provide pattern support on other peoples patterns, sorry! Or have I messed up somewhere along the way? I am knitting a blanket and Im on row 85. Rosie There is room for 3 repeats of the pattern (the section between the vertical lines) before the centreline stitch. That means my neck stitches will double in size while the next size up retains its number of stitches. September 12, 2018 @ 11:38 am. To right needle and begin pattern row on 3rd stitch? On the next row do I start from the left side of the chart on both charts? Work 70-20 and then 68-1??? Hi Johanna Im sorry, the Arcadia poncho isnt one of ours so Im not really sure? The instructions for even rounds say work as established- knit the knits purl the purls does that mean to do the cableing sections also in the even rows? Today I have charts with no row designations. Following are the standardized knit symbols that are commonly used by members of the Craft Yarn Council, followed by two versions of cable symbols. See more ideas about knitting patterns, knitting, knitting stitches. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I understand how the yarn overs and knit togethers and all that work, however, once I start shaping the top, the chart just shows the band at the bottom, that Ive already know and triangles on top, towards the crown of the head. 11:24 am. August 23, 2015 @ alexaludeman Help! 8:13 am. July 19, 2017 @ 9:33 pm. November 16, 2020 @ What do I do with the no stitch ? It looks like it depends which size you are knitting? And for any sort of directional stitch, should I likewise attempt to do the opposite? My pattern asks that I knit 1 below. Unlike crochet, which uses only one hand to manipulate one live stitch; knitting used the right and left hand to manipulate a multitude of live stitches. August 28, 2016 @ Michelle Draycott Any help would be super appreciated! Turn > or . 7:10 pm. Basic instructions: cast on 9 stitches. Does this mean you knit the first 4 rows? Then you could take a screen-shot of that area of your screen at the zoomed-in view. Im used to purling across the wrong side. Symbol. I have a chart that says T&P at the end of a short row. January 14, 2019 @ January 21, 2017 @ Also, at the bottom of the chart it shows 4 6 8 st Repeat 6 4 What is this in reference to? October 21, 2020 @ Hi Mary Im sorry, without a key I cant really say. August 3, 2021 @ Lizzy 5:51 pm. April 13, 2018 @ Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. Thank you. Includes more complex stitch patterns, using a combination of stitches. alexaludeman December 15, 2016 @ For the first time, I have come across a chart where all of the row numbersboth even and oddare listed on both sides of the chart. Hi Sheila yep, unless otherwise specified you would start back at row 1. 7:08 am. The frustrating thing is that I dont know how to determine the number of stitches to cast on to begin with. Do I knit over to the colored squares on the grid then purl the squares that make up the design on the right side of my work, then on the wrong side of my work do I purl over to the design then knit those stitches? symbols 1. I knitted a lace pattern hot water bottle as well before l left but from written instructions. Hi Linda thats a great question, Im sorry, I really dont know what that means at all. This was such an awesome information packed article Ive been looking for. 6:35 pm. February 28, 2017 @ June 6, 2014 @ All Rights Reserved. Its actually just the increased stitch. There are a wide variety of knit symbols used in patterns, including special symbols made for specific projects. The instructions for my size say to complete 15 stitches on the chart. 10:15 am, What do you do with the symbol that says no stitch? Skip these? Hello! I tried to figure this out by looking at the chart for the Tenderheart and what happens between row 14 and 15 but I still cant work it out. 3:08 am. September 29, 2015 @ 1:43 pm. July 3, 2016 @ Also the odd numbers are on different sides of the chart. I suspect the wavy line is a cable, the blank squares are knit and the squares with lines in them are purls, Tracy Kim Crochet antler mitten question about set up round: k1, PM, work chart does work chart mean to work rows 1 through 6 ?