Diagram of Japanese knitting notation symbols

Japanese Notation

Example: 1-2-9 = 1 stitch every 2 rows 9 times





Japanese Notation (Garment Notation) displays abbreviated knitting instructions on a visual diagram of your garment piece. It can be used for increases, decreases or short row shaping.

An instruction of 1-2-9 means (decrease, increase or hold) 1 stitch every 2 rows 9 times.