Learn How to Knit and Read Knitting Charts: Learn the Basics of Knitting and How to Read and Work Basic Knitting Charts

by Dorothy Wilks

In her latest book, Learn How to Knit and Read Knitting Learn the Basics of Knitting and How to Read and Work Basic Knitting Charts, Dorothy Wilks not only teaches you about the basics of knitting, but also how to read and knit from a chart. Knowing how to understand and knit from a chart is a skill every knitter should have, and with Dorothy’s easy to understand guidance you’ll be on your way to knitting from basic charts in no time. Dorothy begins with a short tutorial on yarn and the different types of knitting needles and equipment you’ll need to get started. Next she moves onto basic knitting stitches and techniques. Each knitting stitch and technique is explained for the beginner and large clear images are included. You will learn the • 3 cast on methods • Knit stitch • Purl stitch • Slip stitch • Yarn over • Knit 2 together (k2tog) • How to bind off • How to change colors effortlessly and securely • How to weave in tails securely Dorothy includes a section on pattern repeats in written patterns and knitting charts. She also provides you with tables of common knitting abbreviations for written patterns, and a table of basic knitting chart symbols. Dorothy even includes an explanation between Fair Isle stranding and Intarsia color work. Once you have the basics down, it’s time to move onto reading and understanding knitting charts. The anatomy of a knitting chart is explained and illustrated. Dorothy gives you examples of different styles of knitting charts and explains them in easy to understand language. She also provides the written instructions so that you can compare the charts to their corresponding written patterns. A simple textured heart square chart and written pattern are used for the first example. Next Dorothy moves onto a Fair Isle knitting chart complete with a detailed explanation on how to work Fair Isle patterns. For your practice she has included two knitting charts for you to try. These include a textured dishcloth, and a cute ribbed headband. The charts and written patterns are provided so you can compare the two and really understand how the knitting chart relates to the written pattern. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the basics of reading and knitting from charts, then Learn How to Knit and Read Knitting Charts is the book for you. This book is written for beginning knitters, but more advanced knitters will appreciate the simple approach to knitting charts. Don’t miss out on this informative book. Get your copy today!

51 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 22, 2016

Reviews

[Krishna Casen · Rating 2 out of 5]

An okay book

This book would be great if there were more pictures. Also, there is a typo in the first pattern which I didn't see until I had already started knitting and got to the typo and wasn't sure what to do. Nonetheless, as a beginner, I did find this book informative.