Pencil and Paper Charting Part 1

Learning to chart by hand is essential for all knitters. Even if you use knitting software, a basic understanding will go a long way in modifying patterns and
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Pencil and Paper Charting Part 2

2nd in a series on charting without software, we continue the basic shape started in part 1.
We'll calculate the position of the neck opening
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Pencil and Paper Charting Part 3

In part 3 we complete the written pattern for our simple garment. We work through calculating shoulder shaping. In addition, we discuss using the
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Pencil and Paper Charting Part 5 Sleeve Length

If you find that the sleeve measurement of a pattern is too long for you, it's not difficult to recalculate the shaping instructions.This tutorial is
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Custom Waist Shaping

Quickly add a bit of waist shaping to any sweater with NO MATH using the Knit it Now Magic Formula Tool.
Shorten or Lengthen Sleeves

Alter any knitting pattern for the perfect sleeve length, using the Knit it Now Magic Formula Tool