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Whether you’re using a knitting magazine or scouting for knitting patterns on Pinterest, you’ve probably come across knitting charts and went “What on earth?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Learning how to read knitting charts is actually easier that it seems at first when you only see blocks with a bunch of symbols in them. In this article you’ll learn how to read a knitting chart, from a basic chart to an advanced knitting chart. What is a knitting chart? A knitting chart is a way to…

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How to read a knitting chart like a pro. Do you have problems reading the instructions for a knitting pattern because it's all charts and no written instructions. This tutorial will show you exactly everythign you need to know about reading knitting patterns. How to learn it once and for all and never look back - even as a knitting beginner. #knit #knitting #knittingpattern #diy

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People have a lot of assumptions about knitting. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked what I'm knitting by strangers when I have a crochet hook in hand, or made fun of because of my age when my friends catch a glimpse of my work-in-progress. There are a lot of knitting myths out there, some of which are even perpetuated by seasoned knitters! You wouldn't expect it, but it's true. Well, here at AllFreeKnitting, we're the knitting mythbusters. We've gathered our notebooks…

the ultimate guide to knitting info for beginners and experienced kniters, including instructions on how to use them

When you’re just beginning to knit, all the knitting abbreviations may look difficult to understand, but, as you’ll see, it’s easy to learn the abbreviations and how to read knitting patterns. If you’ve ever looked at a written knitting pattern, you would have noticed that the pattern consists of a list of numbers, abbreviations and other signs. These abbreviations are used in place of writing out the names of the stitches and directions in full every time. Just imagine how long the patterns…

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Basic knitting patterns are perfect for beginning knitters and advanced knitters alike! Build a handmade wardrobe of fashion staples with these 35+ fabulous knitting patterns!

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A guide for everyone who'd like to start writing knitting patterns. Including tips, tricks, do's and don'ts for designing knitwear!

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Learn the language of knitting patterns with our complete guide to knitting abbreviations. Discover your new favourite craft with Gathered.

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Learn how to read knitting charts that you can often find in knitting patterns - how to read the chart, identify the symbols in the chart key, how to knit from the chart when working flat and in the round, and how to understand cable knit charts!

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A knitting chart is a set of knitting instructions which are shown by the use of a graph rather than being written in words. Charts can be found in many different types of knitting patterns and they give instructions for forming stitch patterns, lace, cables, and colour work such as intarsia and Fair Isle. While

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