How to Read Knitting Charts Course
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 course 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 course, 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 course. 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 course 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.
SKU | R7432 |
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Product Type | Course |
Author/Designer | Jennifer Dassau |
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