How to read a knitting chart for beginners - step by step

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A step by step tutorial on reading knitting chart and tricks to understand it the right way.
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A lot of people are scared of knitting charts. They rather prefer written instructions. And while it might be a bit easier for beginners, I argue it's the exact same thing.
I want you to get away from treating knitting charts as charts. Treat it like very condensed written instructions written in a slightly different language you yet need to learn.
I know, learning a new language can be hard. But once you did, it will open up a whole new world to you. And the good part: Knittish doesn’t really require you to learn any grammar, it’s just a couple of words.
It will take time, and it may require you to sit down and really worm yourself into your first couple of charts. I am not saying it’s easy at first. But if you stick to it and practice, it will make your knitting life so much easier. Then you can look at a chart like this and instantly see how the design looks like AND know how to knit it.
You will never get that when you look at long lines of written instructions and it would be quite a pity if you didn’t make use of this important tool to improve your know knitting.
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@NimbleNeedles 3 года назад

Make sure to comment below in case you have any questions and of course, don't forget to give my video a like & follow!

@phyllisharris1665 2 года назад

I am 75 and just started knitting a year ago. You are never too old to learn a new skill and a new language also. Lol. I'm so glad that I found your channel with all the wonderful things you show us. Thank you for sharing with us all.

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

That is awesome! And make sure to comment in case you need any help or you are stuck, okay? :)

@joanmattana5598 2 месяца назад

Hi Norman, I enjoy your videos immensely! Thank you for all the time and trouble you put into your videos, I love your style of explanation!

@hanhvuong8898 Месяц назад

I love your comment !

@3Dhyana 10 месяцев назад

I’m 82 and it takes me awhile to get the hang of it, but you are an excellent teacher! TY

@SmarandaC 20 дней назад

Whenever I have something new I need to learn I just end up with one of your videos. Every. Single. Time. 😃

@nocolopa28 4 месяца назад

I'm currently in Japan and rediscovered knitting. My mom taught me back when I was in elementary school for our crafts class, but I haven't really knitted anything since highschool. I went to a hobby shop and decided to get some yarn to make a scarf just so I can get a feel for the craft again. This then escalated to me starting two projects and looking into information on how to knit more complex things, since I never really learned how to knit anything but a straight line. In the shop where I'm getting all my supplies there are a lot of books with patterns, but I didn't want to rush into getting anything without having a better understanding of how to make sense of them. Your videos have been a huge help on my journey and I feel more confident in getting myself a magazine with patterns and challanging myself to my first big project. I wanted to tell you all this, because I'm usually the type to just watch videos and not really comment a lot, however you are making a difference and I wanted to thank you. I'm sure there are many more lurkers like me, so even though it might seem like there are few people who are engaging with your content there are at least 10x more hore are silently appreciative.

@NimbleNeedles 4 месяца назад

thank you. Glad I can be part of your knitting journey

@ulrikegunther4082 3 года назад

The transformation from writing the stitches to the chart was really a „Aha moment „😊 You are a very good teacher.👍

@NimbleNeedles 3 года назад

very happy to hear that Ulrike - especially as my explanations always make sense in my mind but that doesn't mean they do for other, lol! grüße aus münchen ;-) Norman

@sarahd.7827 2 месяца назад

I've been watching your videos for years, but really had to dive back in time to find the knit chart video:) Such a helpful tool!

@amymilnes2908 Год назад

Thank you SO much for taking the time to explain this! You are a natural born teacher and communicator! Wishing you all the best!

@yliberal6355 3 года назад

Your channel is “by far” excellent. You literally explain exactly what is needed, even for a novice knitter. I just had to subscribe. 😀👍🏼

@NimbleNeedles 3 года назад

So happy to hear that. Thank a lot & welcome to my channel ☺️☺️

@sandyvanburen 2 года назад

I enjoy lace work. I found my very first chart very daunting but here's what I've found after just diving in and deciding that struggling a bit was okay: Every chart has a rhythm to it. For every knit2tog there'll be a yarn over somewhere to fix the balance. This is not just the case for lace charts. Every pattern will have a pattern, so to speak. I recommend: just dive in and find the rhythm to your pattern. It might be a bit hard at first but Norman is right: you'll soon learn the language and you'll be fine creating knitted magic! And don't forget to enjoy the ride!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

amen to that :)

@reganmartin4126 2 года назад

This is brilliant! 'Knittish' as a language....reading charts as a language....genius! Thank you!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Heh. Glad to have helped u with your eureka moment 😊😊

@gwendolynarias5330 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video! I decided in January to learn how to knit at the age of 75! Where i live it was difficult to find a knitting class. So i went to the library and borrowed a knitting book for beginners and with chopsticks learned how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off! I was able to knit a cap in the round, with a few dropped stitches and also practice knitting making dishcloths. I’m trying to learn to read charts so i can knit with several colors to knit a ski hat! Thanks again for this video on learning to read knitting charts! One day hopefully I’ll be an accomplished knitter! You are an inspiration! Mahalo from Hawaii!

@angelicaherrera1517 2 года назад

Wow! Excellent teacher, so much patience and very clear to explain

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@deeptigopalakrishnan5480 3 месяца назад

Norman, can't keep praising you. You're my olive branch, everytime I encounter an issue. For eg: Planned on taking the icelandic sweater pattern, which looked completely Greek and Latin for me. But I really wanted to understand, did lot of dry runs. Was totally unsuccessful. That's when I came back to your video, and as expected there you are explaining and made me realise the ease of going thru the patterns. However, shall comeback once a execute a successful Pattern knitting 🤞

@FOCHS5 Год назад

You are the most remarkable human I have ever seen! I just wanted to thank you for your compassion in teaching! ❤

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

awww..thank you so much!

@janicemurphy8122 2 года назад

I am finally ready to take the plunge and learn to read a chart. You are a thorough, gifted instructor and I am so glad I found your site. Love the icon too. Jan Murphy

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Hey Janice. You will see, after the second or third project it will feel like second nature :) And if not..come back and ask your questions here

@RosAria72829 2 месяца назад

Hi Norman! You're a very good teacher, thank you

@abbeykavalaraki464 8 дней назад

You are an exellent teacher,i love your videos,thank you so much❤

@lizcoelho 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the pep talk Norman! Now I can also knit a lace shawl for my mother for Xmas

@lorrainerivera9471 4 месяца назад

This is the best instruction video I have seen about reading charts. Thank you

@TheGingerNinjaJournals 7 месяцев назад

I enjoy your videos so much. You have such a pleasant voice and persona. I’ve been knitting for 17 years, but never tried knitting from a chart or tried any difficult color work because I have always felt like I’m not smart enough. You’ve given me confidence to finally try charted patterns. Thank you so much. I’ve been subscribed for quite some time and find so much value in your videos. You’re one of my favorites.

@nextyearsgirl Год назад

I’ve just started knitting (beyond knowing only the basic knit stitch for years), and your videos are just wonderful and so encouraging! I’m having lots of fun learning and your videos like this one make me feel like knitting is a very welcoming art. It makes me excited to learn everything I can about it. You have such a terrific energy, my husband was on the couch with me while I worked my first sock along with you, and he said “He’s so kind and calming!” So thank you, I look forward to learning more from you! ❤

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

aww..happy to be part of your family time! :)

@suzannhuff2357 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much! I’ve had numerous persons explain to me how to read a chart. It never made sense till you just explained it.

@MLC48 Год назад

Very clear and thorough.

@clastacat 6 месяцев назад

Hi Norman, you are so excellent! Thanks for sharing your expertise. My mother language is Spanish. I am a colombian. And I can't knit or crochet in spanish. It must be english. I can't manage computers in spanish neither. Yours is my favorite knitting channel, and luckily is in english! ❤

@live4god4 Год назад

Thanks for the reminder to hit the like.

@LilMissWampyre Год назад

I’m loving your videos, have my coffee and just watching away. I’m sure you’re seeing the 👍s. Thanks for making the videos, Norman. Huge fan.

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

I definitely see the comments 🥰

@shaymaaeltorky304 3 года назад

Thank you, now I have understood the lesson after much research⁦🙏🏻⁩

@roc255 Год назад

for Vietnamese, we use UP= Purl, DOWN = Knit. Thank you so much , i learn A LOT from your vids

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

i just returned from a trip to your beautiful country. Didn't know knitting was a popular hobby there!

@carolruddy-hara7816 2 года назад

I didn't know charts existed. I am clapping! 👏

@jessicaartus7752 Год назад

Thank you for doing this, your explanation makes it very understandable.

@elainecodianne1948 Год назад

Thanks Norman! I enjoy your videos and always learn from them.

@paula6143 Год назад

You’re a brilliant teacher! Thank you for your service, sir 💕

@sammie2185 3 года назад

This is the best video I have seen for understanding charts, thank you so much! It makes much more sense to me now. Your English is excellent 😃 xxx

@NimbleNeedles 3 года назад

Thank you so much Samantha. Glad I could be of help!

@anonfornow359 2 года назад

Another super easy and helpful video. Thank you for dedicating so much time to help all knitters.

@dawnrider1452 Год назад

I just found your channel and I appreciate how well you explain concepts and how encouraging you are with us novice knitters. You make me smile!!

@rachellejohnson1011 Год назад

You are such a great teacher! You always know how to explain things in a variety of ways and always draw out the positives of the subject. Love your channel!

@cosmoskatten1768 2 года назад

You are a great teacher! Most helpful. Thank you! 🥰

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Happy to help!

@marilumurphy8903 2 года назад

Your instructions are so clear, ON EVERYTHING!!!! Thank you so much for your videos Norman!!!!!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Aww..thank you marilu😊❤

@annasmith3600 9 месяцев назад

Great tutorial - thank you 🙏

@leannastoufer6333 3 года назад

What a clear, concise, and encouraging explanation you've provided here! I have knit for years, but just recently started challenging myself with larger projects and more complex patterns. I never learned to read a chart (use knittish), so I am brand-new to this. Thank you for helping me learn!

@NimbleNeedles 3 года назад

Leanna, very happy to hear that. And it's why I like knitting so much, you never stop learning. 😊🥰

@mistywp 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! You clarified so much for me!

@christinevoss6993 2 года назад

Thanks for recommending this video. I am going to give it a try.

@magacuellarmonraz1956 Год назад

GREAT VIDEO!!!! I am from Guadalajara, México, and did understand perfectly your point: we need to learn a new "written" language. Thanks so much for the analogies you used, since that made it very easy to understand. LOVE YOU!!!!

@fujimaylor4614 2 года назад

I really love your video. Thank you so much for your time. Excellent!!!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@angelaritch7890 2 года назад

Great explanation thank you God Bless You can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos.

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

So nice of you, Angela. Happy my videos are helpful :)

@roboticzamat 2 года назад

omg! your intro is how I feel! thank you for understanding and helping! you're amazing!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

You're so welcome! (and hope my video was able to help you a bit) :)

@conniewright2240 3 месяца назад

This is so helpful!

@debradluna7765 3 года назад

Thanks, Norman. Very clear.

@NimbleNeedles 3 года назад

glad to hear that. thank you for your feedback Debra! :)

@nickyjbarber1655 Год назад

Wow something I can make sense of and I have just started my journey.. 👏. Brilliant and thanks 👍

@micheletsuzuki3619 2 года назад

Hi Norman, Wow You can write Japanese! I remember when I lived in the United States, when I saw a knitting book, there were only text and there were no charts at all… I was wondering how these people can knit by text only instructions 😳 In Japan, most instruction books are mainly charts and rarely explained only with letters. It’s good to learn and understand both text only and chart. 😊

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

yeah, in what feels a different life I studied japan science. Sadly, I cannot visit that beautiful country right now :(

@SuzKnits 2 года назад

Thanks for this video. I've wanted to make a dahlia jumper by le knit for a long time however I wasn't sure if I would be able to follow the chart. I will now give it a go.

@apwhoa7767 7 месяцев назад

This is great, straight forward and concise. I really just needed to understand the process…the right way to read a chart. I am teaching myself how to knit and I get excited about a pattern, want to knit it, then get hung up in the technical aspect of being able to comprehend it. Thank you for taking the time to explain it. ❤

@christy2244 2 года назад

Love, Love , Love You!!!!!! thank you for all you do!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

my pleasure :) :)

@lorrainebinskin2990 2 года назад

Thank you for giving me the push to try chart knitting, this will be a game changer for my work.

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Happy to hear i was able to help you step things up😊❤

@purple0hairstreak Год назад

I did not expect to get a semiotics lesson in the middle of a knitting video but I’m here for it ❤

@yolandachavez5930 2 года назад

wow! best explanation ever! thank you

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Glad you think so, yolanda. Really tried to put some thought into this video!

@sylviafikiert4825 2 года назад

Thank you so much this was so helpful it opened my eyes to see the knitting chart more clearly and not scary 😊

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful, Sylivia.

@doreenannafourie4125 Год назад

Thank you for your lovely video, I do enjoy it and learning you share with us.

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

my pleasure, doreen!

@melissaclay8335 Год назад

Thank you , Norman! I have been knitting for years but in the last year or so been knitting more. I’m starting my first project with a chart and have been nervous,hesitant and definitely confused about reading the chart! I’m knitting the Pressed Flowers shawl by Amy Christoffers and was mostly confused by the whole knit on the right side purl on the wrong side thing even though it’s the same symbol. You’ve cleared that up for me. Thank you. 😅

@mizzmicky867 4 месяца назад

Very informative thanks ☺️

@elizabethshin9584 2 года назад

This video was amazing! Thank you!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ReallyJillRogoff 11 месяцев назад

Thank-you, Norman. Another advantage of these charts is that they are international: once you realise which symbol indicates which stitch, it doesn't matter what (vocal) languages you speak. Knittish: I like that.

@marianneknapp4846 11 месяцев назад

Love you & Love your work your such a Perfectionist ❤

@iebaanderson8980 2 года назад

Thank you! Very nice!

@roadbunner 3 года назад

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

@NimbleNeedles 3 года назад

Always! So happy to hear I could help you :)

@karenultis3448 Год назад

Thank you very much for this video, Norman, especially the insight of treating charts like a language. I found a beautiful lace pattern for a shawl. Only charts were given. Like you with the shawl for your mother, I really wanted to make this shawl but the charts were daunting. Thanks to your instructions in this video, I was able to begin successfully last night. 2 charts down and multiples of the last 2 charts to continue. Thank you! ❤

@agabrielhegartygaby9203 Год назад

Semiotics in knitting charts wow, wonderful - spot on.....wonderful

@sstreet11 4 месяца назад

Thanks so helpful ❤

@annieyue9184 Год назад

You are an excellent teacher! You are articulate, knowledgeable and systematic in your presentation! Thank you very much!

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

You're very welcome, Annie!

@trillianweatherwax4181 Год назад

THANK YOU! I own a knitting book for beginners. It just shows charts but won‘t explain how to read them. I feel like some knitters can‘t think like beginners and forget, that you can‘t just skip some things, when you write stuff for beginners. Your videos are so well explained. Great work!

@jenniferd.6401 2 года назад

Excelente! Thank you from Dominican Republic! ❤️

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

You are very welcome. I think you are the first to comment from DR! (at least that I can tell :))

@genevievepoirier Год назад

I am francophone and am learning a new language: kniting in english! I have found a nice pattern I would like for this summer. A lot of nice information on your site. Never thought it would be a challenge when I bought the pattern! Hi!Hi! Thank you for the excellent references you provide. Very clear and useful.

@sailingseaofstars 2 года назад

Thank you. You got me started with double pointed needles also

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Wonderful! now onward to socks and all those amazing projects!

@angelcutelove 2 года назад

Hi from Tucson in Arizona. I really like and enjoy your videos. They’re very helpful and very clear. thank you

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! Greetings from Munich, Germany, Lourdes :)

@veemcg3682 Год назад

Thank you so very much for teaching this skill. I have been a knitter all my life but at 62 I am only now thinking I could learn to read a pattern... how wonderful and exciting. I am happy to subscribe and look forward to more of your videos. God bless you from Vera in Northern Ireland

@mfgning2760 Год назад

Thank you for the video

@mirenfabregas9339 2 года назад

Love the picture to your left ❤️

@susansuther9035 2 года назад

Love your lessons!!! You are a fabulous teacher! Thank you so much. Btw I have the same black and white pillows on my sofa! 😃

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

ha..i don't even know where they are from. pillaged them from the old appartment of my partner

@susansuther9035 2 года назад

@@NimbleNeedles ikea!!! Lol.

@pesahson 2 года назад

I'm so glad YT gods blessed me with and recommended your videos to me. I'm only on my 3 headband but I'm so excited about what can be made with two needles and yarn. I sew charts and was fascinated by them and wanted to learn to read them, thanks for a clear explanation.

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

happy to hear that :)

@alycehemphill6954 Год назад

I found you with your video on entrelac knitting. I had worked on an entrelac baby blanket and stopped for several years so naturally I needed a refresher. I have now subscribed to your videos. Thank you.

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

welcome to my channel then, Alyce!

@ombrettad5749 2 года назад

Excellent! I am a beginner and want to knit my first hat for my daughter so I am going to get your chart right away. Thank you so much for your work and for sharing your vast knowledge with us.

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@sewhappysarahr8912 Год назад

Norman, thank you so much for this video. I am an advanced beginner and want to take my knitting to the next level. My first step of learning something new is digesting all of the info I can get before I start. This is a great beginning to my next step in my knitting journey.

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@joanhaney3076 2 года назад

You convinced me. I will know longer translate charts to ‘knittish’. I’ll learn the symbols. Thanks Norman!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Give it time Joan. I struggled in the begining as well. I am 100% positive you'll learn it quickly

@evamuhlhause 2 года назад

I.had.no.idea, this is hugely useful.

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful, Eva!

@putrescentcadaver 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the simple yet thorough explanation. I've been trying to convince my older mother and aunt to learn charts for knitting and crocheting. I'm brand new to both but realized how important charts are and picked up on it rather quickly.

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

yes, they are so important & you miss out so much without them.

@carolabruzzo4935 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful Byzantine Madonna artwork beside you. Thank you for helping me understand charts.

@NimbleNeedles 9 месяцев назад

Well, it's a Jesus but thank you 😅

@carolabruzzo4935 9 месяцев назад

Oops, it's beautiful.@@NimbleNeedles

@kiwifeijoa 2 года назад

Enjoyed your explanation of why knitting symbols and charts are like a language. I find seeing the pattern on a knitting chart gives a more spatial view of any repeated groups of stitches and how large they are. Good explanation, slow enough for beginners, detailed enough for more experienced knitters. Nice one.

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@laurienesdahl6817 2 года назад

I love your channel! This is the best video I have seen to make this easier for me 😃I have been afraid to try them although I have no trouble with crochet charts . I lived in Germany for several years when I was child and your english is beautiful! Please never stop

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

I don't intend to, laurie!

@PallasAthene12 2 года назад

Just checked out your website and it's a godsend. I was totally bamboozled by the instruction to 'repeat in pattern' but you've given me hope that I can actually do this project! Thank you for your clear instructions.

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

It's my pleasure 😊🧶

@tds603 2 года назад

Thank you again for another informative video! Charts gave me anxiety but when you said the right leaning slash meant K2tog because it's a right leaning decrease, I got it! Sometimes it's the smallest little thing that makes it all go together. Thank you! I am learning so much from your videos!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

yeah..i know exactly what you mean. Sometimes you need just a word so you can finally conect the dots. Happy to hear that I could help you a little bit on your knitting journey, Teresa!

@kimcosby-johnson4844 8 месяцев назад

Thank you!! I finally can defeat my fear of patterns!!!

@nancychamplin7637 Год назад

Thank you for helping me to understand how to read a knitting chart!

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

my pleasure, Nancy!

@romyt9816 2 года назад

I exactly feel the same now. Thanks for the video :)

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@tallcedars2310 2 года назад

Thank you for the instructions Norman. I am an intermediate beginner sock knitter about to read my first chart. With bad eyes my chart will be in large print. The sticky note idea is a good one although I would like to see what other methods there are. Will check on YT in the meantime, happy knitting!

@NimbleNeedles 2 года назад

well, there are also apps available where you can upload a pdf. That might be a better option for bad eyes as you can zoom in all you want.

@jennifermiller7986 Год назад

Your black and white shawl is gorgeous 😍

@HunterJE Год назад

It's fascinating to hear that people find charts to be the more complicated representation, I am much more likely to be overwhelmed in a complicated pattern by a bunch of stitch notation and repeats and stuff than a nice simple grid of exactly where all the stitches go...

@NimbleNeedles Год назад

Same 😄