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 - Introduction
Writing your own knitting patterns isn't hard and shouldn't be intimidating. It's a skill that every knitter (hand or machine) must have.
This quick
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Alter a Sweater Front for Baby Bump or Front Porch
You can alter the front of a sweater to cover a large tummy. The front and back don't have to match.
Here are 2 ways to add both length and width to
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Anatomy of Pattern Stitches
Machine knitters have a wide range of pattern stitches available to add texture, dimension and color to their knitting. The basics are stockinette, tuck, slip,
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