How to Read Knitting Charts Online Workshop

Description

Knitting charts are  fabulous tools for any knitter. Far more concise than written pattern  instructions, charts are a graphic representation of both a pattern and the  knitted fabric it creates. Learning to use knitting charts opens up a whole new  world of projects you can create.  Join  Jennifer Dassau as she charts a Online Workshop from understanding stitch symbols to  seeing how they are used in lace, cable, and colorwork patterns. Never be  nervous about using charts again!

  In this Online Workshop, you’ll:

 
• Learn  basic (and not-so-basic) chart symbols and see how they closely resemble each  stitch.

 

• Discover  how easy it is to read charts, worked both flat and in-the-round.

 

• Get practice  knitting charts for lace, cables, and colorwork.

 

• Knit  practice swatches and get 2 bonus hat patterns from Interweave Knits.

Lesson Outline:

 
• Introduction

 

• Benefits of Using Knitting Charts

 

• Deciphering Chart Symbols

 

• Chart Basics

 

• Lace Charts

 

• Cable Charts

 

• Colorwork Charts

 

• Short Rows in Charts

 

• Managing Charts

 

• Conclusion

Techniques covered: Chart reading
  What skill level will enjoy this product: beginner,  intermediate, or anyone who is stymied by knitting charts
  Materials required: for practice swatches: Worsted weight  yarn in 2 colors and a size US 8, 16 in circular needle
  How to Read Knitting Charts Includes:

 
• Discussion board: The discussion board is a great way to interact with other  users in the Online Workshop. It’s an open forum for you to ask questions, share your  thoughts, and express your inspirations.

 

• Gallery: Share images of your work where you can give and receive  feedback from fellow students.

 

• Notes: This is a place for you to keep personal notes to help you  with your work and the Online Workshop content. Only you will be able to see your notes.

 

• Bonus material: 2 free hat patterns from Interweave Knits

 

• A helpful quiz to test  your knowledge

 

• Optional Assignments: Enhance your skills with a hands-on learning experience as  you interact with fellow students.

 

• Video Lessons: Run Time ≈ 27 minutes

About the Instructor:
  Jennifer Dassau is known for using engaging  construction and modern shapes to create beautiful, wearable knitwear designs.  Well-known for her short-row designs Jennifer also creates fresh, modern  stranded colorwork patterns, all of which use knitting charts.