Please, tell me what means number in the chart row (not the num of row) , like in the Song of Zion by Mario on ravelry. Thanks! Cynthia Webb If you missed that tutorial, youll find it right here. However, I cant find an answer to this seemingly simple qn about the bracket indicated on the Eyelet Lace chart. does that mean work the chart up to row 18 and if it doesnt measure the 18 inches by then do I go back down to row 3 and work my way up the chart until the piece measures its 18 inches ? October 21, 2019 @ Then native speaker knitters reviewed the terms and provided corrections and additions for their . For example: You can increase from 1 stitch to 5 by working (k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) in next st rather than (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1). Hi Sheila yep, unless otherwise specified you would start back at row 1. October 13, 2015 @ Could you please help? December 3, 2020 @ Hello! April 30, 2015 @ Was so glad to find it. For round 3, there are two increase sts at either end of the front section, so would I still be knitting 20 sts before I get the lace chart? 8:33 pm. I have this horse hat knitting pattern. Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. June 27, 2018 @ 9:49 am. 6:11 am, I have not knit Norwegian mitten patterns before, so Im not sure, sorry! Does that help? October 27, 2020 @ Sue February 4, 2018 @ July 14, 2020 @ Alexa Ludeman I have the chart and am unsure how to actually DO it, do I cast on ALL the stitches ((60)) and continue with that? It would be pretty out of the ordinary to have 2 different symbols mean the same thing. Hi Amy alexaludeman So the pattern begins with 28 cast on stitches. 10:36 am, Hi instructions on where and how many sts to move the marker are on page 2 under How to shift BOR marker, KTheo Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. 3:26 pm, Hi I am knitting Kits Kerchief and on line 1 of Chart B I am suppose to do a k1-yo-ktbl. 3:10 am, Hi Laura thanks for pointing that out! It is about 3 sts and 5 rows to get a square in a DK or worsted weight yarn (but I would measure the ratio in my gauge swatch, or check the ball band for their suggestion). Hello how are you? Hi Shelley Hmm, is there possible an edge stitch you are missing? alexaludeman Hi good question, not usually, it should say in the chart notes where to start etc. Now that we have the working yarn in place, we are ready to start knitting. Is the side of the work specified or are there any chart notes? March 3, 2020 @ Usually you would want to start at the bottom right and go right to left. You may be right! I cant tell if each row in the chart represents one row of work or two rows. Hmm, without looking at the pattern Im not 100% sure. Thank you so much! I am trying to figure out what no stitch means when reading a chart. If any Russian knitters could help with the translation, that would help so much!!! The Orenburg shawl is a Russian knitted lace textile using goat down and stands as one of the classic symbols of Russian handicraft, along with Tula samovars, the Matrioshka doll . Its hard to say without seeing the actual chart. 10:37 pm. The pattern on the right side calls for yarn overs, some before a knit stitch and some before a purl stitch. November 16, 2016 @ Definitely helped immensely :) now off I go in doing that edge, rsi in wrists be damned! The chart seems to have one extra row on the right side. 4:22 am. July 30, 2021 @ 5:46 am. how on earth do I knit those 5 weird stitches??! It looks like the pattern hasnt been corrected yet. alexaludeman Emily Wessel What are the green lines for? Thank you so much for this lovely tutorial! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Hi, Ive knit many items with seemingly complex patterns and Ive always been able to figure them out until now. 10:01 am. 3:50 pm. 5:55 pm. 9:25 am. 6:14 am. January 21, 2018 @ Rosie This was very very helpful. Knitting Symbols - alessandrina.com September 26, 2017 @ On the next row, it shows the following: ktbl, yo, p2sso, yo, ktbl, and then the p2 column, but I am two stitches behind when i get to the p2. Should I go left to right for the 3,7,11 etc and right to left for 1,5,9? My question is..how do I purl into the YO when I switch from the RS to the WS? 11:31 am. Thanks. 3. 3:36 am. April 9, 2017 @ November 6, 2014 @ Hi Nadine Do you work your knitting left to right as well? As I find more of these charts I will keep adding them to this post! Jacqui Hi Desre Im sorry, I have no idea. Cables knit over 3 stitches. January 5, 2018 @ Sorry for the repeatI left this question the other day but cant find it now. 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. Gayle Failing 9:41 am. I would bet that it's a make one right. 12:47 pm. Hi, Im not sure whats happening with the chart youre working from! December 26, 2014 @ My confusion comes in the work panel as set, does this mean to work row one on the chart right to left? I am a very new newbie to reading chart. Do you just skip those because you havent increased yet? Im sorry. It should indicate how to work the WS rows in the pattern. Abbr. What are those sts? I want it in the back. That would be the natural direction my knitting would follow. Never mind. Need some help please understanding what to do next. January 15, 2018 @ September 25, 2015 @ Edith Weight: Fingering, sports, DK, Aran. You might want to try contacting Kate directly to ask, she is lovely, Velma P. Smith This site is a work in progress and a passion project. Orange Knit Feels Like UGG | Sites-UGG-US-Site Hi Naomi I cant really say without actually looking at the pattern. 9:15 am. April 11, 2019 @ November 17, 2016 @ 4:13 pm. This will explain which symbols represent which kind of stitches. the pattern has 16 stitches including what they call the centre stitch. The symbol occupies one square (representing one stitch), but obviously both of these require two stitches. problem with symbols | Knitting and Crochet Forum Thank you! 9:31 am. I dont understand, alexaludeman 5:49 am. November 15, 2020 @ November 21, 2021 @ Fair-isle stranded colourwork is usually worked in the round, so that the RS of the work is always facing, you are working the knit stitch most of the time, and you can easily see the pattern forming as you work it. The particular pattern I wanted to swatch seemed simple but I cant even get through the first rows before my stitches are misaligned. Im making a Christmas stocking, using a chart and the directions say All of the sts that are purled on the RS are marked as pattern sts on the chart. The text is in Russian but the illustrations are helpful in deciphering certain symbols! 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. The one is the bottom row on the right and the 3 is on the second bottom row on the left. What does that mean? 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). 10:01 am. I am left handed. I had intended to attach a list of what I thought were the different symbols used, but I look at row 5 and now I'm not even sure where one symbol starts and another ends. Starts row one of chart with three sts then the repeat begins. 8:45 am, I am trying to knit shiversome snowmen and do not understand the chart, Alexa Ludeman Im concerned that the initial 13-stitch repeat, does not divide evenly into the stitch count indicated for my size (118). It goes to 27. At row 19, bind off 6 stitches and with the stitches left, you start a new pattern row using that. 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. I may have to undo 70+ rows depending on the answer. But I never found the dimly remembered patterns that set me off on this quest in the first place. 3:06 pm. alexaludeman When working in the round you usually lose the edge sts and read all rows right to left. Im knitting a baby sweater in 12 month size. 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. Would it be totally unreasonable to have an international commonality of symbols (such as those used in automobile manuals)? September 29, 2015 @ Priscilla Knoble After youve worked the last (top) row of a chart, you would typically begin again at the bottom at row or round 1, if the stitch pattern is repeated several times. I think I need some help with these Then the next stitch was a U. Watch how to do it. 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. August 2, 2017 @ 7: another empty box meaning NO STITCH ! March 28, 2018 @ Typically, for right side rows, you will work the stitches one at a time from RIGHT to LEFT. That is true, each country seems to have created its own version. October 24, 2016 @ Got into awful trouble for reading at the same time and making a mistake. February 9, 2017 @ Thank you. March 18, 2020 @ 5:28 pm, I am making a sweater on a circular needle. 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. Please add extra 10% of the yarn for each size larger than size 2. alexaludeman Good luck! Hi Tracey I think there must be a typo? with multiple charts but always with differences between right-side rows and wrong-side rows. roberta kane I am new to chart knitting and need help please! 10:52 am. I get that. alexaludeman Im using KFB method. There is no explanation on the chart. I found that I didnt have enough stitches to complete the entire repeat section and then full execute the edge section as well. Yarn: Size 1: 220250m. June 6, 2014 @ What am I missing here? 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. OL November 28, 2016 @ December 5, 2018 @ Along the way I kept a notepad file open, gluing in copied terms in both the original Russian, and the Latinized spellings frequently used in Web page URLs. The 4-row diagram says for Row 1: k2tog, Yo, and for Row 3 Yo, k2tog. I dont get it. Alexa Ludeman Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern. Lols, desre franco Triple check the chart key to make sure you are working your increases and decreases correctly (sometimes symbols vary from pattern to pattern). October 12, 2014 @ 10:47 am. Id suggest you contact the designer directly. I dont understand the first chart symbol instruction either. June 8, 2020 @ Can I just follow the chart as written? If that doesnt work drop us an email at tincanknits@gmail.com and we will get you sorted. Russian symbols with illustrations for . Please explain .. on one row there is a yo followed on the next row by a black solid box. I cant see what youre seeing, so I dont know what the pattern writer intended. alexaludeman Philona Well, no, but it is the special language of knitting, which uses many abbreviations and terms, which save space and make patterns easier to read. Please help. 7:57 am. October 12, 2015 @ Now bear in mind, I dont speak or read a word of that language. One special feature of cable charts are the symbols for cable turns. I included the link to the pattern so you could see the chart b/c Im sure what Im asking is confusing. 4:04 am. 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 Cant get this pattern to work no matter what Ive tried about 25 times so far and only found this blog because Im searching for some answers. What am i doing wrong? 9:21 pm. August 8, 2019 @ Wanted to say thank you for all that you do for others. March 6, 2019 @ If youre working from a print book or pattern, you could take it to a printshop (like office depot, staples, kinkos) and ask them to blow it up for you on a photocopier. March 2, 2015 @ Abby 2:59 pm, Hey. Hi I am working a fair isle flat pattern in a stockingnet. 8:26 am, I have been reading all your info on reading a chart in knitting. Thanks, alexaludeman alexaludeman alexaludeman It says to repeat chart 6 times. Youll do this for each section, before and after the centreline stitch (because theyre the same they create 2 identical triangles of lace). Penny Search for: Recent Posts. As I worked through the repeat section once, and then a few rows later, twice etc. This level is either shown with a description (i.e. The grey stitches can be completely ignored. Hello. December 15, 2016 @ June 7, 2018 @ Hope im making sense :D, Emily Wessel July 27, 2016 @ I am doing a sweater and cannot understand this chart. Im used to purling across the wrong side. Original symbol instructions in Russian. I cant drop it. In the key for the chart, it says that the open squares indicating K are to be P on the WS (and vice versa for the P). October 26, 2020 @ Meagan Middle cable pattern shows cable over 5 stitches. December 10, 2015 @ September 3, 2021 @ Or, you can make that wrap at the very beginning, before you follow step 1. Thanks for listening. 12:00 am. Ellen, alexaludeman Does that mean I should start row 1 from left to right ? Does that mean I do the chart 5 times or 6 (the first one and then 5 repeats) . Im starting the Urban Hiker cardigan, its my first time following a chart, and Im confused. 2:54 pm. 9:32 am. Often, an empty square means to knit the stitch, and generally, a yarn-over will be represented by an O in the square. -left-handed knitters are following charts from left-to-right, bottom-to-top (starting at the left down corner of the chart). 10:55 pm. October 30, 2015 @ Mary Dennis, Emily Wessel The chart box for the pattern is a 28-stitch repeat by 37 rows. B. Beltane Stitch. Hello! In knitting a sleeve for a gansey sweater, in following the chart, pattern says right-left-right. alexaludeman then the instructions say to continue, in the pattern, increasing 1 stitch 2 stitches from the edge. Your instructions clarified issues Ive been dealing with. Now we are ready to cast on stitches. October 20, 2017 @ 11:07 pm. Any help will be much appreciated. 6:17 am. 10:14 am. This symbol is shown on just one square of the grid but affect 3 stitches in total. example: my chart has K3tog on one end and Knit in front and back on other end? Thanks for the advise, Nancy Timm Illustrated explanation of Russian knitting symbols. November 15, 2014 @ Emily Wessel Ive never seen this before. 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. In the chart on row one it says it is a 12 count repeat. Debra 12:05 pm, Candi 2:50 pm. 12:31 pm. The make 1 purl is literally that, an extra stitch, don't count it as two as I did..I spent sooo long counting stitches and wondering why the next row didn't add up lol. 2:24 pm. Hi Freda Sorry, Im not sure what to do without seeing the pattern. October 21, 2020 @ 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? Russian to English Knitting Chart Translation - in.pinterest.com The chart is for the knots . August 31, 2016 @ Denmark's famous Little Mermaid statue vandalised with Russian flag By the time you have worked out what kind of chart it is, gone on Ravelry to ask why it makes no sense, tried to fathom out all the missing bits and why they are missing and wondered why some knitters are so phobic about using words, you could have finished the thing. 9:16 am. It might mean that you turn your work and purl back, they do sound like short rows to me. The letter Z is a symbol of Russia's war in Ukraine. What - NPR.org Im reading a chart and um, the repeating pattern is 25 stitches.however, there are 120 stitches around what do i do?? Zuzana Ravelry has several groups for lefties that can answer your lefty questions. Do I purl the whole row or just some of it? on each row ? C8B. Hi there, I am working on a dress which has some lace pattern inserted. Hi Sarah Im sorry, I cant really say what the issue is without looking at the pattern. Im confused . March 1, 2017 @ Illustrated explanation of Russian knitting symbols. October 23, 2016 @ Meagan Rachael 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). When you write out all the stitches in the repeat section you are only showing 7 stitches. December 15, 2016 @ one row shows 3 knits and 4 purls (in the round), the next row shows the slip stitch decrease of 2 and 4 purls. It states to start with chart 1 then follow same row on chart two, starting on the right side. My question concerns the needle requirement. 3:46 pm. Thanks, alexaludeman Working sweater from Strange Brew. 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. So I suppose my question is how you do it backwards. March 9, 2017 @ So for the wrong side I would use the left chart first, then center, then right. On a couple of the rows, the lace pattern ends with a YO. Hi Debbie -maybe, its hard to say without looking at the pattern. If youve placed markers at each pattern repeat you made need to remove and re-place them when you start the chart over again. Hi Abby the chart is increasing while the stockinette around it is decreasing. This type of finely knit, down-hair lace shawl originated in the Orenburg area about 250 years ago, in the 18th century. 10:33 am. October 18, 2017 @ 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. They are just inserted to show how the pattern repeats. 3:42 pm. So, here are step-by-step instructions that explain how to hold the yarn in your left hand. HI Lynn Im not sure, since I dont have your pattern and chart in front of me. As I find more of these charts I will keep adding them to this post! Im not sure what you mean by left handed knitters? 51 Knitting Abbreviations & Symbols ideas - Pinterest Warmly, k I, p 2, cable with next 6 stitches and k 3, p2 k1 =15 but it doesnt look correct. Next row: work edging chart over 4 sts. Do I just slip it to right needle. 1:43 am. March 26, 2018 @ 4:51 pm. Im guessing it has something to do with the symbol that is keyed to sl1, k2tog, psso. January 14, 2019 @ Learn how your comment data is processed. Pam Many Russian sites are rife with malware. Hi, I need help with the knitting chart for the pattern 211F-24 Foire Sweater Dress. I am knitting a lace sweater, Jody Long Lena Bolero. The chart has dark colored lines for each size, 2 lines each. May 12, 2021 @ I have a pattern that has a chart and the instructions says to do 5 repeats of the chart. 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)? One partner is 8 stitches. 9:53 am. Sandra Debbie Plamondon 1:08 pm, Question : Some fair isle/ colour work charts show a square that is called no stitch This completely baffles me!! Do you know what I might be doing incorrectly? On the next row do I start from the left side of the chart on both charts? Begin with the st before patt rep, work patt rep cont.,end with sts after rep. It sounds like you have a 21 stitch repeat (unless there are any dark lines around any sections, that could indicated the repeat is less than 21 sts), you would work row 1, 21 sts, then repeat those 21 sts all the way across the row. November 10, 2021 @ Thanks for thinking of how this could work, heidiworm Includes more complex stitch patterns, using a combination of stitches. When do I increase? Includes more complex stitch patterns, using a combination of stitches. 2:15 pm. You work them in different ways when they occur at the start (or end) of the lace panel. December 9, 2020 @ Your email address will not be published. Ildiko sl: slip. Cheryl Erwin March 30, 2015 @ Or knit it in the round? 1:39 am. The 30-stitch chart pattern is done on both the front and the back of the poncho. 5:15 am. Required fields are marked *, Leaf lace stitch openwork. When you instruct to work the chart before the gusset I am thinking starting the chart again. You can do it with your right hand after you performed steps 1 4 described above. Thank you. March 3, 2020 @ CarolK How does this work. So when working a pattern in the round you remain on the right side of the work, so you would consistently read the chart from right to left?
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