Knitting confirmation..........

LouAnna · Post time 2012-12-10 06:21

When following a graph you read it right to left, right?

In the past Ive read them left to right then I read somewhere that the graphs should
be read the other way.

Has anyone seen them read back and forth and do they write them in this order?

Thanks!

Verank · Post time 2012-12-10 06:37

i have seen patterns that you read to back and forth but then it is stated very clearly on the graph- I let myself be guided by the pattern details- if there is no instructions on there I would be lost!

LouAnna · Post time 2012-12-10 06:56

It doesnt say and since Ive started reading it left to right I will continue. Its a tension check at the moment anyway!

LavenderHaze · Post time 2012-12-10 07:02

Edited by sharan555 at 2012-12-9 15:03

In all the graphs Ive used, (unless the pattern states otherwise) they are read usually from the bottom, right to left, and then left to right. Usually they indicate which side is the right side. If you dont reverse, you might wind up with very strange results, for often patterns are NOT symmetrical!
I am a very experienced knitter, so I have no doubts about this!
Hope that helps!

LouAnna · Post time 2012-12-10 07:16

Edited by LouAnna at 2012-12-9 23:22

Ill read the forward and see what it says........ right now it just states follow the pattern but the numbers are listed as 1........................., then ...............................2, and from then on only the even numbers are written. Confusing, usually I follow just written directions not graphed.

I read the instructions, back and forth, depends on ws or rs of knitting. Thanks everyone!

bluebird · Post time 2012-12-10 14:29

Here is a nice little guide that explains the fundamentals of reading graphic charts for knitwear. I think its rather useful to refer back to from time to time, although I think some graphs are constructed better than others ;P
How to Read Knitting Charts_Page_1.jpg

& I have also added the above pages in pdf format if you wish to download and keep it with your graphic chart patterns as a handy reference :)

How to Read Knitting Charts_Page_3.jpg

How to Read Knitting Charts.pdf (1.25 MB, Downloads: 3)

LouAnna · Post time 2012-12-11 00:11

Thanks Bluebird! Ill take a look see later in the day. Thanks for posting this for me!

maureen1959 · Post time 2012-12-11 18:14

Thanks to Bluebird for this great information :D

120605 · Post time 2012-12-11 22:01

Bluebird,
Thank you for the info I am "new knitter" in chart graph and complex patterns and this will help me a lot!!:kiss:

mariaruiz · Post time 2012-12-12 05:24

gracias por compartir

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