Knitting - Help with Symbol Key on a Knit Pattern st (s): stitch (es) tog: together. tincanknits@gmail.com, Cindy I tried looking for some of them online, but I couldn't find several of them. I think I figured it out I wasnt doing the yo right. 3740 N. Josey Lane, Suite 126 Its a shame that the symbols are not standardized. is the "slip one at beginning of row" type edge stitch, I think. I am sorry I do not understand the bit sbout A8 and A2, Elsje 1:45 pm, Im trying to learn charting. 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? November 25, 2020 @ I had no problem with the increases in set-up row. Illustrated explanation of Russian . April 20, 2017 @ 11:20 am. How do I begin? My assumptions here are going to range from reasonable to laughable. 6:09 am. Each chart will have its own key with instructions on how to work each symbol, Jessica Henderson 12:19 pm. Hi Sheila yep, unless otherwise specified you would start back at row 1. Hi so, for the 5-7 year size you are working b, b, a, a, b, b, a, a which are 6, 6, 30, 30, 6, 6, 30, 30 sts for a total of 144 sts. Am I understanding this correctly?? Working my way through them! As with anything in knitting, these instructions are not set in stone. 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. 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. 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. On the sleeve the instructions for round two of the sleeve says purl to first stitch before marker, k1, work panel as set, k1. April 18, 2021 @ If so, let me know which one and Ill investigate further. Work the next stitch, then knit or purl the stitch on your cable needle. Help! 7:56 pm. 6:34 am, knitting a lace and cable sweater..buttonhole knitting instructions for RS row need instructions for second rowso the border pattern is not distroyed, Joan Horn alexaludeman Could you please help? Thanks. October 30, 2019 @ Can you tell me what this means? Please help. Cables are worked over more than one stitch, so the symbols for cable turns are more than one stitch wide. 1:30 pm. 4:26 pm, I purchased Jones Cardigan. For your second (and all following) repeats of chart B start with row 1: Dawn MacWhinnie I feel incredibly stupid. Finnish Knitting Terms; Pin Gallery. WOW!!!! alexaludeman There are 42 stitches across and 60 rows. 1:42 pm. This technique is very different from knitting stitches using any of the Classic knitting styles. October 21, 2020 @ As I worked through the repeat section once, and then a few rows later, twice etc. Am I supposed to include the increases in the stitch count? Dawn Donaldson August 26, 2021 @ 1,2,or 3? Cables knit over 3 stitches. 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. claire August 25, 2017 @ alexaludeman August 9, 2020 @ Kathryn, alexaludeman 6:06 am. Different books tend to use different symbols. April 7, 2021 @ Alexa Ludeman Cable 6 front: slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. July 10, 2018 @ Sadly though Russian knitting symbol interpretation seems to be just as jumbled as Western charting, with different sources using either different symbols to mean the same thing, or using the same symbols but employing them differently. Knitting Kingdom - 1000's of Free Knitting Stitches Good luck! 9:53 am. alexaludeman Emily Wessel 3:10 am, Hi Laura thanks for pointing that out! However, each designer may have a different format and set of symbols. I cant figure out how to make the number of stitches work. Im doing size 8 sweater, there are 83 stitches, which doesnt add up equally for the repeat or edge stitches. I look on this russian site you've attached here,,my golly my eyes are so amaze.. many patterns . October 25, 2016 @ Hi Roberta No stitch just means you can skip right over that box in the chart. Having trouble reading the cable graph. Hi Jen There are edge sts before the repeat starts, did you work those? emily When we knit using the Eastern knitting style, we hold the yarn in our left hand, the same way as we do when we use the Continental knitting style. 6:52 pm, Hi, I am hoping you can help me. Original symbol instructions in Russian. I have a chart that has big blank spaces between the motifs. First row. You can knit or purl on any side, I suspect the pattern has the purl side showing or as the right side? For the most part each symbol represents a stitch as it looks on the right side of the work. Illustrated explanation of Russian knitting symbols. Or once I repeat this section, I should always have just the right amount of stitches to repeat it fully while also finishing the edge? 1:17 pm, Im sorry, I cant really help without seeing the actual pattern. 11:52 am. Understanding Knitting Symbols | Yarnspirations Hi, I need some help with a knitting chart regarding the knit and purl stitches. The text is in Russian but the illustrations are helpful in deciphering certain symbols! Hope this helps! I have thus pulled this portion out a few times as it does not look right, though I am not sure how it is supposed to look. Thank you so much! Hi Jane no stitch means just that, ignore that square. 8:34 am. Shouldnt the repeat be outlined by the matching colors? Origins. 6:15 am. Thank you, in advance, for your assistance. And I also know that knitting patterns do not knit up exactly square. Thanks, Roxy Jensen Thanks. October 12, 2015 @ Hi Alice Im not really sure without looking at the actual pattern, sorry! December 6, 2018 @ How do I knit the even rows? Hi Holly you are always working the next row of the chart, the chart is always read right to left. Hello, I think I might be the only person in the world that is having a problem with the lace pattern in Love Notes. 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)? Thank you! alexaludeman The neck warmer will use about 220m-300m DK weight yarn. Does that help? 1:19 pm. 12:42 pm. p2, k3 The text pattern instructions will let you know how many rows / inches to work following the chart. Thank you soooo much for this!! Hi Margaret Im sorry, I dont totally understand the question? If you would like to help with symbol meanings, written formats or to simply help out another knitter you may do so in the comments section. 3:30 am. December 28, 2016 @ January 21, 2018 @ December 18, 2017 @ This helps in translating the stitch in my head. The repeat is over 16 stitches. I am knitting a flat lace chart where the number one row is on the left. Also, the square beside M is that the new stitch you just made? Usually with other patterns I've seen, they bind off a row and start the pattern on a new row, this took some head scratching. Sue alexaludeman This is exactly what peasant women needed centuries ago. If that doesnt work drop us an email at tincanknits@gmail.com and we will get you sorted. ( Two for one! November 6, 2014 @ 10:14 am. 8:46 am. Can you shed any light on what these symbols might mean? Lori Elmitt alexaludeman 51 Knitting Abbreviations & Symbols ideas - Pinterest catsrmecraftlady ennkaycee Or does the chart fit with the number of sts you have? I recently ordered a book online of various Japanese knitting motifs and patterns. I a left handed; I knit with my left hand, taking stitches off my right needle to my left needle. Always refer to the pattern key for variations in the knit symbols. Free Knitting Patterns for Toddlers Australia, See over 800+ more Free baby knitting patterns, 8 Ladies Chunky Cardigan Knitting Patterns Free, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Russian to English Knitting Chart Translation, free knitting pattern for mens raglan sweater. Its just a bit confusing as there is nothing BUT the chart and red lines thats it. Suzanne October 5, 2012 Knitting Bee. Im reading a chart and um, the repeating pattern is 25 stitches.however, there are 120 stitches around what do i do?? The first 6 squares are dark and the instructions say no stitch. Teresa Ukrainetz 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. 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. C6B. ellen rudoff 9:29 am, Hi I hate to say it but I THINK you may have made a mistake. Stitch charts in knit patterns are being used more and more as an addition to or in place of words to describe a pattern stitch. Thank you so much for your feedback Alexa! 1:14 pm. Leanne Meier What does the Russian Z symbol mean in the war against Ukraine? - The 7:00 pm. Youll do this for each section, before and after the centreline stitch (because theyre the same they create 2 identical triangles of lace). tincanknits@gmail.com, Margaret 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. 7:10 am. As you knit more stitches, you will notice that you work very much like a knitting machine quick and efficient. October 6, 2019 @ Hi Claire I think its just your calculations that are off. Craft Yarn Council pjd April 10, 2017 @ WS: wrong side. I have a question about reading knit charts for hats. June 6, 2014 @ Each row has a filled in color for the pattern (dishcloth will look embossed when finished as so many do). Marie 5:19 am. Please help. Hi Lana yep. 9:28 am. 10:31 am, Toni April 30, 2015 @ July 2, 2019 @ alexaludeman January 13, 2015 @ In your worlds simplest mittens at the THUMB GUSSET section,it starts with set up round and then goes to Round 1 and 2 so.. now i am confused and this might be a very stupid question ,hope you can help, Alexa Ludeman Natalie Here is my dilemma. alexaludeman The pattern originates in Germany and I dont know if the European charts may be different?? My pattern says to, place center st of graph at center of bonnet. 6:52 am. Thanks for the advise, Nancy Timm Historians are divided in opinion as to whether they should designate him a knave or a madman. July 13, 2020 @ http://web.archive.org/web/20111110013040/http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/patterns2-pdf/kaya-aran-shrug.pdf, alexaludeman The text is in Russian but the illustrations are helpful in deciphering certain symbols! on each row ? I dont understand why. Emily Wessel It seems like they are missing an instruction, Shirleen A famed statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, one of Copenhagen's biggest tourist draws, has been vandalised with the colours of the Russian flag. April 26, 2016 @ 9:04 am. Where are the extra 4 stitches coming from. Id check the pattern abbreviations or the chart key / notes. April 30, 2015 @ Is there a key which explains the different chart symbols? Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. I might check for errata? I dont understand, alexaludeman 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!