Understanding Knitting Charts Visually
Knitting on paper: that’s what a chart is. Symbols take the place of stitches, forming a picture of knitted fabric. Charts Made Simple explains how this picture unlocks the secret of understanding charts, teaching knitters how to read charts and how to make the most of them: to make sense of the symbols in a chart without being overly dependent on its key, to use charts as guides for minimizing and recovering from mistakes, and to handle chart quirks “no stitch” symbols, repeated stitches, changes in stitch count, and more with ease. Copious examples clearly illustrate key points, and at the end of each chapter, a concise summary and a set of exercises cement the lessons learned.
“When you open this book, you enter the
classroom of a talented and experienced knitting instructor who shares
her knowledge in six well-organized chapter-lessons, each focusing on
key aspects of successful chart reading. JC Briar’s book, Charts Made
Simple, provides a progression of clear, step-by-step tutorials and is
packed with visuals some of the best I’ve ever seen to illustrate the
concepts. You will be happily and confidently knitting from charts in no
time!”
Margaret Fisher, author of Seven Things that can “Make or Break” a Sweater®
“As a former yarn shop owner and current
teacher, I am very aware of knitters’ chart-reading fears. For
retailers, this is an essential guide to offer to your customers along
with any project involving cables and other charted patterns. For
knitters, Charts Made Simple is empowering.”
Lorilee Beltman
“As someone who writes, proofs and publishes patterns for sale I am over the moon thrilled about Charts Made Simple. If you can only buy one knitting book this year, make it this one.”
Tina Newton, owner of Blue Moon Fiber Arts
- Language
- English
- Author
- JC Briar
- Format
- Softcover
- Pages
- 104
- Publisher
- Glass Iris Publications
- ISBN/EAN
- 9780983079200