russian knitting symbols

is reverse stockinette (purl on right side, knit on wrong side). Thanks so much. Symbol. January 9, 2016 @ Weve already discussed the most common way to cast on stitches in Eastern (previously known as Russian) knitting. 5:49 am. I am knitting a faire isle yoke on a top-down sweater (Iunn June 6, 2014 @ Yes, some of us REALLY do hate charts, and yes we can do them if we really really really try (but why should we, when we hate them so, we like to enjoy our knitting) and if we are prepared to spend hours on them (Im not). When it says maker on the chart. The row indicates the number of sts you will have when it is complete, not the number of sts you need to work that row. 9:16 am. It starts of with a RS and WS and reading chart from right to left for RS and left to right for WS. Hi Sorry Im not totally sure from the pattern what the best way to work the increases is. Thank you to Sharon, Ella, Dianne and Crafty Beats. I didnt realize it was all charted and while I am an avid knitter, I have never actually worked off a chart before. 6:18 am. 9:37 am. The first 6 squares are dark and the instructions say no stitch. Should it divide evenly, or ? Holly Belian Hi Natalie you got it! 4:13 pm. 12:28 pm. It shows a chart of only odd numbered rows. Hi Beth Im sorry, I cant really give you an answer on this one without seeing the pattern itself. Im having difficulty to understand Knitting Charts in Russian. If that doesnt work drop us an email at [email protected] and we will get you sorted. August 31, 2015 @ December 15, 2016 @ I think I figured it out I wasnt doing the yo right. Has been deleted. January 12, 2018 @ 9:43 pm. You work each row of the chart all the way around. Thank you so much I would really appreciate your help. July 16, 2015 @ Beginner knitter here obviously! Am I understanding this correctly?? Hi, I need some help with a knitting chart regarding the knit and purl stitches. Hopefully the chart notes will give you some clues? Just like lovers of charts frequently hate words which need to be prised from them and is the reason why patterns are difficult. Please be warned that the Internet landscape has changed in the years since I wrote this. Illustrated explanation of Russian knitting symbols. February 18, 2019 @ 10:46 pm. Help! Hi Dawn You should have 3 sts (all coming from 1 stitch) when you have completed that one. For round 3, there are two increase sts at either end of the front section, so would I still be knitting 20 sts before I get the lace chart? 10:58 am. alexaludeman Alexa Ludeman So do I work the 7 stitch repeat in the chart until there are 7 stitched left, then do the edge stitches from the chart, yo, k2tog, then knit 4? Faye alexaludeman Along the way, I found a couple of interesting patterns. www.iloveyarnday.com table linens, including doilies and runners, but also napkins and cloths If you normally use the English knitting style, you will need to learn to work with the yarn in your left hand. Knitting is a 2 handed thing.. Zuzana Lori There are also red and green lines on the pattern w/o any explanation what these lines mean? 1:10 pm. For the most part each symbol represents a stitch as it looks on the right side of the work. October 11, 2019 @ Patterns are not difficult, the lack of skill in sharing the information on what to do is responsible. Even trying to write out the pattern it doesnt tell me where the front, raglan, sleeve, raglan, back, raglan, sleeve, raglan, front breaks are. Be sure to review the chart key before you cast on! Apollo Eras Please add extra 10% of the yarn for each size larger than size 2. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Have had to frog my work twice halfway through. Or does the chart fit with the number of sts you have? I can knit from a chart in any language, provided I have the symbol key. Strikkesymboler. If a chart of 20 stitches asks that I purl 2 stitches together, twice, on the return row (row 2), do I have 18 stitches and adjust the chart accordingly? There is a 7 stitch repeat over 15 rows. Fran Robinson Carnes It could be that the chart is increasing sts, or it could be that you are counting the yarn overs as sts needed to work the row. July 30, 2016 @ Alexa Ludeman March 15, 2020 @ Symboler. ~Em, Jodi Chrisman I understand how the yarn overs and knit togethers and all that work, however, once I start shaping the top, the chart just shows the band at the bottom, that Ive already know and triangles on top, towards the crown of the head. In fact we made our own colour charts to knit a pattern on the back of mittens at primary school, boys included and then knitted them. I feel confident enough to try one nowjust need to decide which one! Thank you for making it so clear. January 12, 2016 @ I am knitting the Wish Upon A star Baby Beanie from All Free Knitting and I am totally confused by the chart. When I get to the gusset round 1 , would that be the third row of the chart? 11:31 am. May 13, 2020 @ Pattern support is a little easier via email if you wouldnt mind emailing us [email protected], Jenny I am knitting a blanket and Im on row 85. 4:02 am. Cheryl Erwin alexaludeman Does the chart make provision for that or is this visible seam going to be in the front of my work. with multiple charts but always with differences between right-side rows and wrong-side rows. March 26, 2018 @ I think I had it perfect up till that point. Of course, there are always exceptions to this rule, and when both sides of the work are charted, you will work the RS rows from right to left, and the WS rows from left to right, making sure to check the key so you understand how stitches are worked on the RS vs the WS of the work. Hi! Emma ): http://vyazat-prosto.ru/kajma-listja-spicami-shema-opisanie-videourok-2-varianta/. Hilda Dockrill Great that the charts show working in rounds as well as working flat. 10:01 am. Always refer to the pattern key for variations in the knit symbols. Alexa Ludeman December 27, 2020 @ May 12, 2021 @ I am knitting a shawl, pattern is called Interlude by Shannon Dunbabin (for Cascades Rosyln). Your instructions clarified issues Ive been dealing with. In round 1 of front of pullover it was KNIT 20, ROUND 1 OF LACE CHART, KNIT 20. I can cable, but this is a little confusing. Hi Linda thats a great question, Im sorry, I really dont know what that means at all. Hi, Im not sure whats happening with the chart youre working from! 10:36 am, Hi instructions on where and how many sts to move the marker are on page 2 under How to shift BOR marker, KTheo Debbie Plamondon Three dot chevron colorwork knitting pattern; Strikkesymboler. Is there a key which explains the different chart symbols? Help?? Tracey Fenton dbalasko June 27, 2019 @ This will explain which symbols represent which kind of stitches. Nope, but the decreases may be written in the pattern? Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. Char Thank you Alexa. When you work back and forth in rows, the first stitch of every row is worked into the last stitch of the preceding row. 9:17 pm. likewise I couldn't find the translation of the russian knitting symbols.I hope the russian sites make on thier site a translation.. like what the portugese site have. Hi. Row two of the chart shows exactly the same number of stitches as row one. What are the green lines for? 3:26 pm, Hi I am knitting Kits Kerchief and on line 1 of Chart B I am suppose to do a k1-yo-ktbl. Knitting Projects. Im not sure what advice to give without knowing EXACTLY how you are knitting. Checking the book was a good idea! And for any sort of directional stitch, should I likewise attempt to do the opposite? I have a question. June 6, 2020 @ Illustrated explanation of Russian knitting symbols. Following are the standardized knit symbols that are commonly used by members of the Craft Yarn Council, followed by two versions of cable symbols. Can your markers move and the knitting be correct? November 10, 2016 @ pjd Was so glad to find it. Its very confusing when the key doesnt give clear instructions for ws rows. one row shows 3 knits and 4 purls (in the round), the next row shows the slip stitch decrease of 2 and 4 purls. Confusingly I have also used said V to denote kfb when charting patterns. November 11, 2019 @ So if the stitch repeat is 10 stitches, and there are 4 stitches for the edges.my foundation cast on will be 18 stitches plus multiples of 10 to the width I want. Hi hmmm, thats interesting, Im still not sure I understand why a blank square doesnt just mean purl on RS, why the extra instruction for the other symbol? What do I do about the first stitch after my BOR marker in these instances? The chart has dark gray square (not to be confused with the light gray no stitch square. ) The following might be redundant, since I guess you already know about them but just in case, Russian-English knitting glossary: When reading [k3(2),m1] what does the (2) mean? Thanks Pauline Aube The triangle with the point at the bottom is a M1 purl. 11:31 pm. April 18, 2021 @ June 17, 2020 @ So for round 2 is it K1 (main color), K1 (contrast color), K1 (main color) and then on to chart c? Definitely helped immensely :) now off I go in doing that edge, rsi in wrists be damned! It is hard to explain, but here goes. April 5, 2021 @ 8:40 pm, Cindy So if you are a Continental knitter, you can skip this section. 8:29 pm. 8:13 am. April 10, 2021 @ 12:41 pm, I am starting a chart with a design across 16 stitches. Have you tried contacting the designer? Symbol. As the title says. If you do go wandering through Russian hobby sites, please be sure you have robust, up-to-date virus protection, and avoid downloading material of any type. I still struggle but am trying to work through this mental block I have with carts, Beth The extra 30 stitches could be edge stitches? You may want to contact the designer? Includes more complex stitch patterns, using a combination of stitches. Hello! Hi Susie in the written pattern and the chart notes it states to knit the knits and purl the purls on the WS rows. Hi Laura Im afraid Im not much help without knowing the pattern. The 4-row diagram says for Row 1: k2tog, Yo, and for Row 3 Yo, k2tog. September 5, 2014 @ November 8, 2015 @ This was very written very clearly and so helpful thank you! So I just started the Prairie Fire pullover and I have gotten to the lace chart. 3:50 pm. Here are some of them, along with my wild-ass guesses on what they might mean. Round1: k1, work chartdoes work chart mean to work rows 1 through 6? December 3, 2020 @ alexaludeman 9:22 pm. Thank you, alexaludeman I'm pretty sure the triangle with the point at the bottom is a right-leaning increasing stitch, though I'm not sure what kind. 4:52 pm. My question is on the pattern I am working it is in both written and chart and on the chart Ive come to Work even in pattern as established until piece measures 18 in . 3:33 pm, Hi, I am having a hard time with a Mary Maxim vintage jacket pattern. You should always be able to repeat the section fully, then move to the edge sts. 2:27 pm. Hi Dawn I cant really help without seeing the pattern. 10:34 pm, Hi Faye-the cast on doesnt count as part of your chart, the first row will be the one after the cast on and that row can be either a RS or WS row, the pattern will tell you, CLD 12:18 pm. Penny February 14, 2018 @ alexaludeman August 3, 2021 @ Good luck! 9:33 pm. Im concerned that the initial 13-stitch repeat, does not divide evenly into the stitch count indicated for my size (118). 1:50 pm. The pattern begins at the left hand side with the instructions moving from left to right. 10:12 am. July 5, 2019 @ So I suppose my question is how you do it backwards. I would like to know how many times do I have to repeat the chart.Thanks. December 21, 2021 @ June 16, 2016 @ Any explanation would be most welcome. 11:38 am. This 14-language collection was started on the ancient KnitList knitting mailing list. As youll see in the chart notes, there are special symbols A and B. The instructions for even rounds say work as established- knit the knits purl the purls does that mean to do the cableing sections also in the even rows? Jo Ann I dont understand how they are suppose to go together. Thank you, and keep up the fine designs! Finally! Hi so, for the 5-7 year size you are working b, b, a, a, b, b, a, a which are 6, 6, 30, 30, 6, 6, 30, 30 sts for a total of 144 sts. January 22, 2015 @ The shaded grey stitches have likely been used in the chart to compensate for changing stitch counts in the pattern from round to round. October 5, 2012 Knitting Bee. 11:07 pm. Susan December 19, 2021 @ Yes there are different rules to follow if you knit left handed. The pattern begins at the left hand side with the instructions moving from left to right. Understanding Japanese patterns; Kaire. Thanks so much for the fantastic tutorial. cables and texture, colourwork, lace knitting charts. Im starting a new project for a cardigan and starting off Im already confused. claire The diagram shows all stitches seen from the right side (unless otherwise specified). 6:59 am, Hahahaha Id not count on standardization where designers are concerned, Susan White I have a lace pattern for a shawl (supposed to be moderately easy but Im not finding it that!) Do I knit left to right on line 1 and right to left on line 2? April 30, 2015 @ I have the same question! 10:35 pm. 1:36 pm. On the next row, it shows the following: ktbl, yo, p2sso, yo, ktbl, and then the p2 column, but I am two stitches behind when i get to the p2. and styles, the information on this site is presented without warranty regarding And the symbols for knits and purls are reversed between right and wrong side rows. 2:24 pm. B. Beltane Stitch. Usually the repeat will be indicated in some way (in a TCK pattern it will have thick black lines around it), otherwise I recommend either a swatch, or taking graph paper and graphing out the pattern, with any repeats, to start to see where they are. (And Rows 2 and 3 are 2 knit/purl stitches.) Working my way through them! Thank Youyour site is just amazing. I don't know about anyone else, but there are just so many interesting patterns in russian. alexaludeman 9:22 pm. January 13, 2015 @ October 18, 2017 @ This level is either shown with a description (i.e. Hi Teresa if the next size up is yo, k2 then it will be increasing as well, just not at the same rate. http://www.columbia.edu/~kmp30/viazanie.html, She also has a page about horizontally elongated stitches: Hi, Im struggling with the WS instructions of a pattern, the RS are charted so fine with the these. alexaludeman What am i doing wrong? Hi Shelley Hmm, is there possible an edge stitch you are missing? This was all very informative thank you. In WS rows p all sts and yos. Useful charts I have found for translating Russian knitting chart symbols into English. I am currently following a pattern that has two charts. October 13, 2018 @ January 12, 2022 @ 8:42 pm, Hi Diane Im not sure what you mean by doesnt look correct? alexaludeman So even if pattern started off not joined and with a RS and WS, when it switches to being joined and knitted in the round, you only read from right side of chart even for formerly WS rows. 2. For example I am working on the cascade 220 traditional Aran pullover when I get to the cable motif because it was made to knit flat it shows all rows in the round how to I deal with the ws rows that you wont do when knitting in the round, alexaludeman Perhaps you can contact the designer or pattern publisher for help? www.craftyarncouncil.com February 8, 2017 @ August 27, 2015 @ Jane 11:20 am. Edith 9:40 am. Does the v in the chart indicate the actual increased stitch or do I start the increase on the v? Mary Poland This was so helpful! I am trying to figure out a chart from a Rowan pattern and am mystified by the lack of information and totally confused by the apparent plethora of definitions for the same symbols. Thank you so much for your help in translating! December 21, 2021 @ July 1, 2020 @ Knitting School with Explanation of German Chart Symbols; Habu Textiles. Lizzy 12:02 pm. Im not sure what you mean by left handed knitters? Does that mean that all the repeat markers on that row are all moved over one as well to get 12 stitches in repeats? Emily Wessel As I find more of these charts I will keep adding them to this post! Historians are divided in opinion as to whether they should designate him a knave or a madman. October 13, 2015 @ Rather than reading the first row right to left? October 20, 2019 @ The pattern is from a book on Scandinavian stockings. Origins. July 7, 2020 @ I know that this must be a repeating pattern. JUST TRYING TO PUT IT ON A DISHCLOTH Thanks, alexaludeman HI, I have a chart where the bottom row is labeled number 1 on the left rather than the right. It would be pretty out of the ordinary to have 2 different symbols mean the same thing. Free Knitting Patterns for Toddlers Australia, See over 800+ more Free baby knitting patterns, 8 Ladies Chunky Cardigan Knitting Patterns Free, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Russian to English Knitting Chart Translation, free knitting pattern for mens raglan sweater. 12:43 pm. 5:22 pm, Charted my name ANN AND I HAVE 19 STITCHES ACROSS German - Estonian, Saksa-Eesti Silmuskudumise Snastik; Knitting Fog. February 24, 2017 @ Any help will be much appreciated. I know the big red line on it is where you do the thumb. April 9, 2017 @ 2-st LC (LT) - Sl 1 st to cn and hold to front, k1, k1 from cn OR with right needle behind left needle, knit 2nd st tbl, knit first st, drop both sts from left needle. Im making this poncho right now. Sabs These directions are at the beginning of the stocking, knit from the top down, so short rows are not needed. Next row is: Do you mean there are 2 knit sts and a yarn over within the repeat? January 13, 2018 @ 12:08 pm. If you prefer to learn from a video tutorial, click here to watch all steps described below in a video. September 29, 2015 @ This key explains how to work the symbols displayed in stitch maps. October 27, 2016 @ Hi Elaine Sorry, I really have no idea. Thank you! Lace Knitting Stitches. (WS) Sl 3 pwise wyf, purl to end. It just says that a blank square is purl on RS, and so is a horizontal line. Jen Each row increases stitches. Cable two (2) right. Alexa Ludeman This will explain which symbols represent which kind of stitches. Perhaps the pattern uses different symbols than us? The pattern does not seem to me that all wrong side rows are purled. alexaludeman If any Russian knitters could help with the translation, that would help so much!!! No typo, I think. Yep, on the RS you would work right side chart, then the middle chart, then the left chart. Along the way I kept a notepad file open, gluing in copied terms in both the original Russian, and the Latinized spellings frequently used in Web page URLs. This is similar to the use of brackets in text knitting instructions. Hi everyone was wondering if anyone knows pink box on a chart means? Emily Wessel Knitting is a 2 handed fiber art. September 28, 2015 @ My question is do I just read every row of chart from right to left from then on? I am knitting the 1999 sweater and having trouble with the lace chart. The pattern is Drops Enchanted evening dress . In your example of the Gothic lace, why dont the edge stitches look like they are decreasing if you are knitting two together (k2tog) on each row? 7:57 am. Im very much looking forward to your reply as I would love to get started on this blanket pretty soon. Im just starting the fair isle pattern on the campfire sweater and doing childrens size 5-7. OL January 14, 2019 @ Thank you! 8:49 am. Next one if count this one block has 17 stitches. August 18, 2015 @ I am doing a sweater and cannot understand this chart. Hi Alexa and Emily Ive never done any colour work and would like to have a go at it. ennkaycee alexaludeman 7:10 am. It might mean that you turn your work and purl back, they do sound like short rows to me. October 6, 2019 @ 8:19 am. The text is in Russian but the illustrations are helpful in deciphering certain symbols! Hi Kate The step ins represent the number of sts that actually exist at that point, so you can just keep following the chart exactly as before, stitch by stitch. Hi Margaret Im sorry, I dont totally understand the question? It calls for 130 stitches but the number on the chart does not equal 130. June 29, 2020 @ HI, Im trying to knit snowflake and am doing lace knitting for the first time. Other Russian knitting symbols for large decreases. Anne A. Im working a chart pattern but the pattern says to increase 2 stitches at the beginning of each row. In order of appearance top to bottom: (+)Edge stitch (not further specified) Knit Purl The circle is a yarn over Ssk K2tog I'm pretty sure this is a k3tog Big bullet points are garter stitch M1 (it specifies for a purl stitch, I don't remember which direction . Also, why is it showing me A.8 above A.2 which is section Im working on? October 26, 2019 @ So does that mean the blank boxes are skipped and I just move to the next symbol to work on the next stitch on my needle? I have researched YouTube videos and various blogs all day to find an answer to my questionyour instruction above is absolutely awesome; HOWEVER, it does not resolve my question, and I havent found ANYTHING yet with an example like the chart my pattern provides. January 28, 2019 @ 12:51 am. 2:18 pm. February 5, 2021 @ July 12, 2016 @ Please help. After a bit of practice, most knitters find working from charts much more intuitive, quick, and simple than working from line-by-line text instructions. Heres a question Im not certain about. British: Czech: Danish: Dutch: Estonian: Finnish: French: German: Icelandic: Italian: Japanese: Norwegian: Russian: Spanish: Swedish: Turkish: The Google ads are gone! Thank you so much. Each row has a filled in color for the pattern (dishcloth will look embossed when finished as so many do). 10:50 am.

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