How do you convert a knitting chart to instructions?

When you convert a chart into written instructions, you first enter the name (or abbreviation) of each stitch or color used in your pattern. For each row/round, it gives you the written instructions. Example knitting pattern: Rnd 1: k3, p3 (6 sts.)

How do I convert a knitting pattern?

To do this, multiply the inches (or cm) of the garment by the number of your gauge stitches, then divide by 4 inches (or 10 cm). The result will be the number of stitches that you need to cast on to begin knitting your modified pattern. This will be the number of rows that you need to work in your modified pattern.

How do I read a knitting chart?

Charts for flat knitting are read in the same direction you would knit your work: starting from the bottom and reading from Right to Left (←) on RS rows (usually the odd-numbered rows) and from Left to Right (→) on WS rows (usually the even-numbered rows).

How do you read a knitting chart in the round?

If you are knitting a pattern in the round, you will read the chart from right to left on every round. For instance, on the lace chart below, you'll notice that all of the rounds are marked with numbers on the right-hand side. That usually indicates that you will begin each round on the right-handed side.

How do you convert from circular to straight in knitting?

Converting a circular pattern to a straight pattern involves making sure that every second or "wrong" row is reversed. If for instance the circular pattern says to knit 40 rows in the round, every other row in a straight pattern will require you to purl that row.

Convert a chart to written instructions

Can you convert round knit pattern on straight needles?

The short answer is “Yes, absolutely.” Use whichever style of needle is most comfortable for you. A slightly longer version goes like this: Both circular needles and straight needles have their uses.

How do you read a knitted lace chart?

First, unlike text, you read a lace chart in the direction you knit. That is, right to left, bottom to top (see red arrows above). The stitches and rows should be numbered in this direction to guide you.

Can I use a different yarn weight for a pattern?

If you do change the yarn weight & choose a completely different yarn, your finished project will look like something different. It's not anything wrong with that, if that's what you're going for. However to get the same size, measurements & gauge the easy way is to use a yarn with the same yarn weight.

Can I use double pointed needles instead of circular?

And the answer to this question is: Yes! Of course it's possible! As long as you are knitting a small project on the round, you can absolutely replace a set of 5 dpns with circular needles and you can also do magic loop, if that's your thing…

What can I use instead of circular knitting needles?

What does RND mean in knitting?

rnd(s): Round(s). In circular knitting, rows are called "rounds". RS: Right side, meaning the right side of the fabric (the side meant to be shown on the outside). RT: Right twist, to twist two strands of yarn and cross stitches. sb: Slip back one stitch (to the left needle after knitting it)

How do you read a bracket and parentheses in knitting?

The number immediately following the brackets tells you how many times to do the step. For instance, [YO, K2tog] 6 times means you will YO, then knit 2 sts together, then do that again 5 more times, for a total of 6 YOs and 6 K2togs. Parentheses are sometimes used in the same way.

How do you read knitting materials?

What does RS and WS mean in knitting?

Your pattern may abbreviate either of the two to: RS row – right-side row. WS row – wrong-side row. Right-side = tail on the right.