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A Details About How to Read a Knitting Pattern

by belindadarling on Mar 1, 2012

K1P1, they say ... but all you see is 'Bla, bla, bla'! Knitting patterns can be incredibly frustrating for beginners to try to work out. Many a red-faced and fuming knitter has gotten through a few stitches only to find that they misunderstood the knitting pattern ... and now must start again! Today we endeavour to help you avoid that stress, with a simple guide to reading a knitting pattern.

Pay Attention to the Skill Level
Beginning knitters should go for knitting patterns marked 'Beginner', or, on a numbered scale, closer to 1. Yes, there are step by step instructions ... but knitting is still very much a learned skill!

The Basics Tools
Before you sit down to start a project, check the pattern to see what type of knitting yarn should be used, and the standard size knitting needles for that yarn.

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