January 21, 2018 @ Hi Beth Im sorry, I cant really give you an answer on this one without seeing the pattern itself. Illustrated explanation of Russian knitting symbols. As I find more of these charts I will keep adding them to this post! Have you read the chart notes or instructions? Much appreciatedI knitted the Celtic Lace into a beanie/hat. January 5, 2017 @ 2:08 pm. Anne Long Im not sure what you mean by left handed knitters? This type of finely knit, down-hair lace shawl originated in the Orenburg area about 250 years ago, in the 18th century. Should I go left to right for the 3,7,11 etc and right to left for 1,5,9? Im not 100% sure. Hello! The pattern says (Right Front Bodice) K4, work chart A to marker, K4. Emily Wessel March 30, 2015 @ October 18, 2017 @ I am working on a shawl using a Katia pattern. November 10, 2016 @ April 30, 2015 @ I would assume so, thats generally how charts work (thats how I would do it). alexaludeman Then work rows 1-26 of cable chart 20 times. 8:33 pm. January 11, 2021 @ Under the chart, it says to refer to the pattern instructions for edge stitches worked either side of the chart but I cant find anything in the pattern. Alexa Ludeman Ive contacted the designer, but she hasnt responded. 7:09 pm, hi I.m going to start the Love Note ,do I use # 6.00 needle till the bottom rib then switch to 4.50 .thanks, alexaludeman 1:43 pm. 1:10 pm. alexaludeman August 31, 2016 @ January 13, 2015 @ You dont seem to have written word meanings from russian to English.Is there anywhere I can find this. It looks like the pattern hasnt been corrected yet. Im having the same problem. March 26, 2018 @ Im not clear when I read this in a pattern chart for knit in the round a cowl : Begin chart 1 and repeat the pattern 16 times and then knit chart 1, rows 1-6 3 times. 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. June 8, 2015 @ alexaludeman Hi Tracey Fenton They are part of a free pattern for knit flat baby afghan on Ravelry. 6:10 pm, Mary R Three dot chevron colorwork knitting pattern; 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. 9:15 am. 12:11 am, Maggie Petit This is my confusion: I have a total of 83 stitches on my needle (as instructed by the pattern). January 28, 2022 @ The omission of wrong-side rows is common in lace charts, because many lace patterns are simply purled on wrong-side rows. Yet the pattern calls for a round needle. 1:53 pm. I have also knitted a lace scarf, so I have some experience. 7:35 am. Decrease for the crown of the head on a 12 stitch decrease. June 11, 2016 @ October 15, 2018 @ October 22, 2020 @ Ive cast on the stitches for my size (92), placed my marker and knitted one round. 1:14 pm. Im knitting the Tortoiseshell shawl. October 12, 2015 @ I collate as many stitches as I can find, as a result some can be in written format while others are charts. Your email address will not be published. Alexa Ludeman There should be a key that tells you the difference. Lana March 5, 2016 @ Can you tell me what this means? We also have a tutorial on how to work the stitch if thats useful: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2014/06/06/sl1-k2tog-psso/, caroline dbalasko New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. So glad to hear the tutorial was useful, charts become more useful and intuitive the more you practice with them. When working charts you are working the rounds in order. 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. In WS rows p all sts and yos. 7:24 am. PART CANT FIGURE OUT HOW MANY TO CAST ON 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). Original symbol instructions in Russian. 6:15 am. I feel incredibly stupid. Good question, just skip them. What a helpful site. alexaludeman Kr Craft Yarn Council Kaye Sharp Hartwell Alexa Ludeman 9 Exciting free knitting pattern for mens raglan sweater. Hi Melissa Im sorry, I cant really say, I havent knit the chart and it isnt one of our designs. Hi, Im struggling with the WS instructions of a pattern, the RS are charted so fine with the these. Does that mean I should start row 1 from left to right ? :P Illustrated explanation of Russian knitting symbols. 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? Heres one for a lace doily. Free Knitting Patterns For Scarves And Cowls, Free Baby Shawl Knitting Patterns Download. Hi, hope you can help me out, trying to knit the Top Down Raglan Summer Lace Cardigan & am having a dickens of a time trying to figure it out. 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. 8:23 pm. My hat pattern just shows decreasing 2 stitches a row, but has no symbols. June 10, 2019 @ I have a question about reading knit charts for hats. after your k3, youll work the chart row. 9:54 am, Hi MaryAnn Im not really sure without looking at the chart but there are likely decreases incorporated either in the chart or in the written pattern, grimardfamjam On the chart it shows the knitting square as being half it size (width) and the x represents the cc, but is placed on the right side of the skinny box. At row 19, bind off 6 stitches and with the stitches left, you start a new pattern row using that. You work them in different ways when they occur at the start (or end) of the lace panel. Emily Wessel Knitting increases serve a very practical function: to shape the fabric by adding new stitches. p2, k3 Valery Nibbs Im loving this whole Strange Brew project and plan to make many. It is a mosaic knitting chart. So when you see a square that corresponds to CC1, you will knit one stitch with contrast colour #1. This site is a work in progress and a passion project. 1:43 am. This was very very helpful. January 21, 2017 @ Liz Then youll work the centreline stitch, and work the chart once more, with another 3 repeats of the pattern (the section between the vertical lines). Thank you very much for your help. 12:11 pm, Hi Debra Yep, the first row of chart B is all MC. That info should be in the written pattern or chart notes, Cheryl H 10:55 pm. Alexa Ludeman I have had no difficulties until I got to chart 3. 12:53 pm. I am knitting a shawl, pattern is called Interlude by Shannon Dunbabin (for Cascades Rosyln). Basic symbols in Japanese charts are sometimes combined to form more complex symbols. Hi Denise shaded no stitch boxes are sometimes inserted to make the patterning more visually clear. Hope you can help, alexaludeman by Ragga Eirksdttir), that is knit in the round. I a left handed; I knit with my left hand, taking stitches off my right needle to my left needle. I am knitting the Strange Brew Marshlands sweater. knitting each round in the opposite direction) makes sense in principle. 9:50 am. That doesnt sound right because your repeat would create a lot of increases. Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. Have you tried contacting the designer? What am I missing here? For the most part each symbol represents a stitch as it looks on the right . Penny I have a question about your chart above for the Gothic Lace. 7:56 pm. I am currently following a pattern that has two charts. If you normally use the English knitting style, you will need to learn to work with the yarn in your left hand. 4:04 pm, What does it mean knit 2a,a and then 2a,b until last 2 stitches, alexaludeman October 30, 2015 @ When I reach the end of a row and I do not have enough remaining stitches to complete what is in [ ]what should I do? 4:11 pm. My confusion comes in the work panel as set, does this mean to work row one on the chart right to left? 5:47 pm, Stunning patterns. Each row increases stitches. January 9, 2019 @ Move your left hand so that your left index finger gets under the strand stretched between the needle and your left hand. 9:59 am. 8:49 pm. I might check for errata? Suzanne 9:34 am. I was confused about this as well. Every designers pattern writing and charting conventions are different, so I cant say for sure. Please help. 2:38 pm. Do I purl the whole row or just some of it? August 10, 2020 @ January 22, 2017 @ alexaludeman A kfb is special because it uses a stitch to make one, you want to use a method that just makes 1 (try this method here: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/m1/ ), Glenda Giles October 20, 2017 @ Because left handed and right handed knitters usually knit the same way (sometimes varying the way they hold the yarn, things like that) knitting patterns and charts are always (as far as I know) written for the one way (knitting moving from right to left). alexaludeman If you are still unsure you may want to contact the designer. Row 6 instructs a m1 knit 3 m1, repeat. Thanks for the great tutorial! Confusingly I have also used said V to denote kfb when charting patterns. Alexa Ludeman Russian symbols with illustrations for bobbles. Emily Wessel July 7, 2020 @ When you write out all the stitches in the repeat section you are only showing 7 stitches. I have a knitting diagram that has yo and knit 2tog symbol in the same block. Its a Norwegian pattern and this centering this is different than Fair Isle (or so I have read). August 31, 2015 @ April 5, 2021 @ Row 4 dots 6:04 pm, If the legend shows a square as K on RS. Thank you for your help. This was so helpful! ssk to k2tog, m1R to m1L, and vice versa? I think I figured it out. I have researched YouTube videos and various blogs all day to find an answer to my questionyour instruction above is absolutely awesome; HOWEVER, it does not resolve my question, and I havent found ANYTHING yet with an example like the chart my pattern provides. Includes easy stitch patterns, simple color work, and some increases or decreases. October 21, 2017 @ Please help. Hi Claire it is a bit tricky without pictures, but a pattern should include either decrease instructions that are separate from the chart, or the chart should include symbols that show the decreases. The repeat is over 16 stitches. Emily Wessel Thank you! Thanks, alexaludeman www.craftyarncouncil.com October 24, 2016 @ And the symbols for knits and purls are reversed between right and wrong side rows. Good luck! 12:40 pm, You would start from the left side of chart 2, work left to right, then start on the left side of chart 1 left to right, Vak 8:50 pm, Hi Cheryl if you are working back and forth I would think you would start with Chart B, Gloria Currie I look on this russian site you've attached here,,my golly my eyes are so amaze.. many patterns . Shivika July 12, 2016 @ Can you shed any light on what these symbols might mean? I may have just answered my own question but Id like to have confirmed, Alexa Ludeman February 10, 2021 @ Freda S. Rutherford Emily Wessel I am knitting Norwegian mittens and have finished the mitten for the right hand. You answered all my questions. Im doing this pattern: https://www.bhg.com/crafts/knitting/kidswear/knitted-guernsey-pullover-and-cap/ and Im confused about the chart to begin with. 2:49 pm. January 21, 2015 @ I dont understand the increase instructions however. 12:57 pm. Got into awful trouble for reading at the same time and making a mistake. Your email address will not be published. It just says that a blank square is purl on RS, and so is a horizontal line. January 22, 2018 @ June 16, 2016 @ 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. I can cable, but this is a little confusing. Ive followed charts before with symbols like this but I'm not confident I'm looking at all of them correctly (although I do understand the symbols for knit and purl). September 3, 2017 @ All rows are written out. This type of finely knit, down-hair lace shawl originated in the Orenburg area about 250 years ago, in the 18th century. Here are some of them, along with my wild-ass guesses on what they might mean. In fact, the only right or left handed distinction is exclusively pertaining to how you feed your yarn. Meagan I love your designs and your website!! alexaludeman Grey boxes are stitches that don't exist. Ive only read lace charts that had RS rows and just started one which had both RS and WS rows on the chart Now know that I shouldve been reading the WS row from left to right. 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. I'm a native Russian speaker but haven't worked with Russian patterns. uncommon Unicode symbols, follow the instructions below. Could you please explain how the increases are inserted? March 6, 2019 @ Abby Hi Priscilla hard to say without seeing it, If you send us a pic (tincanknits@gmail.com) I might be able to see where its going wrong? August 15, 2021 @ December 15, 2016 @ Help!!! Im my very confused. alexaludeman Thank you. 4:30 pm, my pattern reads multiples of 16+47. 10:25 am. Can you help?
How to Hold Yarn and Knit Stitches in Eastern (Russian) Knitting Thanks, alexaludeman Then last section of stitches. Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. June 7, 2018 @ Would it be totally unreasonable to have an international commonality of symbols (such as those used in automobile manuals)? Please let me know if your able to help. June 13, 2016 @ (I though we were always knitting on right side and purling on wrong side) Thank you for your advice! Hi Nadine Do you work your knitting left to right as well? Dawn Donaldson alexaludeman 1.As you hold the tip of the needle with your right fingers, take the working yarn with your left middle, ring and little fingers so that there is a bit of space between the fingers and the needle. Weight: Fingering, sports, DK, Aran. 3:06 pm. Alot of times a chart asks to work between letters (B and C example), but there is sometimes a pattern instruction that crosses from C to D and I dont know how to interpret it.
Knitting Kingdom - 1000's of Free Knitting Stitches I have a question. w&t. (wrap and turn) slip next st from LH to RH needle, take yarn between needles to other side of work, slip st back to LH needle, take yarn between needles to its starting point, then turn. I guess that would be called mirroring? January 17, 2017 @ I had no problem with the increases in set-up row. But Im having fun none the less. 1:12 pm. The red lines are telling you to repeat that section or block of stitches for your pattern. 2-st RC (RT) - Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k1, k1 from cn OR k2tog but do not drop sts from left needle, k1, drop both sts from left needle. October 28, 2016 @ 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). You might want to try contacting the designer of the pattern, or maybe popping into your LYS (they usually know whats up), Becky 11:26 am. I would be glad to send you a copy of chart if you could help me understand this. Hi. I have been knitting for well over 60 years and have never understood lace charts although l can follow written instructions and colour charts. It depends if they have written ws and rs rows differently, or if the chart always represents the right side of the work. Can you help? I am knitting a sweater from Better Homes and Gardens found on Ravelry called Knitted Guernsey Pullover and Cap (http://www.bhg.com/crafts/knitting/kidswear/knitted-guernsey-pullover-and-cap/) with an 8-stitch repeating section in the chart. Is their a universal decrease that does this? I see the letter M on some of the charts checked the abbreviations but cant find out what it means? Downloadable Project and Yarn Weight Symbols, Downloadable Skill and Yarn Weight Symbols, Submitting a Project Idea Where to Start, Designer Guidelines: Once You've Received the Go Ahead, Make 1 (M1) knitwise on RS, make 1 (M1) purlwise on WS, Make 1 (M1) purlwise on RS, make 1 (M1) knitwise on WS, Sl 1 purlwise wyb on RS, sl 1 purlwise wyf on WS, Sl 1 purlwise wyf on RS, sl 1 purlwise wyb on WS, 1/1 RC (RT) - sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k1, k1 from cn OR k2tog but do not drop sts from left needle, k1, drop both sts from left needle, 1/1 LC (LT) - sl 1 st onto cn, hold in front, k1, k1 from cn OR with right needle behind left needle, knit 2nd st tbl, knit firrst st, drop both sts from left needle, 1/1 RPC - sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k1, p1 from cn, 1/1 LPC - sl 1 st onto cn, hold in front, p1, k1 from cn, 2/1 RC - sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k2, k1 from cn, 2/1 LC - sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, k1, k2 from cn, 2/1 RPC - sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k2, p1 from cn, 2/1 LPC - sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p1, k2 from cn, 2/2 RC - sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in back, k2, k2 from cn, 2/2 LC - sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, k2, k2 from cn, 2/2 RPC - sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in back, k2, p2 from cn, 2/2 LPC - sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p2, k2 from cn, 2/1/2 RPC - sl 2 sts onto first cn and hold in back, sl 1 st onto 2nd cn and hold in back, k2, p1 from 2nd cn, k2 from first cn, 2/1/2 LPC - sl 2 sts onto first cn and hold in front, sl 1 st onto 2nd cn and hold in back, k2, p1 from 2nd cn, k2 from first cn, 2-st RC (RT) - Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k1, k1 from cn OR k2tog but do not drop sts from left needle, k1, drop both sts from left needle, 2-st LC (LT) - Sl 1 st to cn and hold to front, k1, k1 from cn OR with right needle behind left needle, knit 2nd st tbl, knit first st, drop both sts from left needle, 2-st RPC - Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k1, p1 from cn, 2-st LPC - Sl 1 st to cn and hold to front, p1, k1 from cn, 3-st RC - Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k2, k1 from cn, 3-st LC - Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front, k1, k2 from cn, 3-st RPC - Sl 1 st to cn, hold to back, k2, p1 from cn, 3-st LPC - Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to front, p1, k2 from cn, 4-st RC - Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, k2 from cn, 4-st LC - Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front, k2, k2 from cn, 4-st RPC - Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, p2 from cn, 4-st LPC - Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front, p2, k2 from cn, 5-st RPC - Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to back, sl 1 st to second cn, hold to back, k2, p1 from 2nd cn, k2 from first cn, 5-st LPC - Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to front, sl 1 st to second cn, hold to back, k2, p1 from back cn, k2 from front cn. Hello there! I dont understand why the designer didnt just include the 8 stitches within the pattern repeat, because the picture of the FO definitely shows it is part of the repeatsam I making any sense? 9:29 am, Hi I hate to say it but I THINK you may have made a mistake. The row indicates the number of sts you will have when it is complete, not the number of sts you need to work that row. Thats another can of worms not to be done today. September 3, 2021 @ August 1, 2019 @ tincanknits@gmail.com, Cindy To make a C2R, slip 1 stitch onto your cable needle purlwise and move it behind your knitting. December 15, 2016 @ And then every chart is different!!!! December 3, 2020 @ alexaludeman When working in the round you usually lose the edge sts and read all rows right to left. August 28, 2015 @ This is my first time reading a chart and doing cables. May 6, 2016 @ How can you work first sl st of the rnd worked twice when there is a marker between the sl st and a stitch right after the marker? Laura Maxwell Wanted to say thank you for all that you do for others. Here are some of the most basic Russian symbols you will find. The chart shows rows 1-18 and I am currently on chart row 2 and now must work even ? That means my neck stitches will double in size while the next size up retains its number of stitches. 2:43 pm. Thanks so much! 7:10 pm. When I see the VVV, do I slip 3 stitches? I read a chart from left to right. June 17, 2020 @ October 23, 2016 @ October 5, 2012 Knitting Bee. June 12, 2016 @ My pattern asks that I knit 1 below. Thank God I found this blog. round 3&4 the same? alexaludeman December 26, 2014 @ Are the left side numbers always the wrong side? 6:42 pm. Cynthia Webb
What does the Russian Z symbol mean in the war against Ukraine? - The 8:45 am, I am trying to knit shiversome snowmen and do not understand the chart, Alexa Ludeman
How To Read Russian Knitting Patterns - Mikes Nature 1:20 am. Does that mean I place the marker and knit the stitch or the square is just place the marker and do what it says for the next stitch it shows for the next stitch???? i have managed to do the colourwork and having difficulties with the decreases at the back and on the sleeves. alexaludeman July 26, 2019 @ Recent marches such as the Women's March on Jan. 21 and the March for Science on Saturday have brought knitting into the international spotlight and lured newcomers to a symbol of activism that . I am making the spotlight sweater I am on row 11 of the chart and am totally confused with the no stitch. January 7, 2016 @ read instructions symbol . tincanknits@gmail.com, Margaret Priscilla Knoble My question is..how do I purl into the YO when I switch from the RS to the WS? But I know what they mean dont I? April 30, 2015 @ dhender746 12:42 pm. If you want an 8 dishcloth and you are using worsted weight yarn you will need about 36 sts. 11:39 am. I am looking for some help with a fair isle chart. July 19, 2017 @ July 12, 2020 @ How do I purl on right side and knit on wrong side? The personal character and career of one man are so intimately connected with the great scheme of the years 1719 and 1720, that a history of the Mississippi madness can have no fitter introduction than a sketch of the life of its great author John Law. Thanks much!! I am reading from left to right on each chart on the wrong side row. However, a left handed person may prefer continental knitting and a right handed person may prefer throwing. Yikes! Alexa Ludeman 8:03 am. Hi Emily Regardless of what else is happening in the mitten you are always working the next charted round, so in the set-up round you are working round 1 of the mitten, in Round 1 you are working round 2 of the chart etc. February 19, 2018 @ 9:33 am. 1,2,or 3?
Knitting Abbreviations Master List - Craft Yarn Council Thank you for any guidance. This kind of convention is used in charts when the stitch count changes from row to row. Yes there are different rules to follow if you knit left handed.
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