Checkerboard stitch variation

    Today we are going to make a stitch that is a variation of the checkerboard stitch we learned the other day. This stitch is also composed by squares of different stitches. This time we are going to combine seed stitch and garter stitch.

Variación de punto damero

    Hoy vamos a hacer un punto que es una variación del punto damero que hicimos el otro día. Este punto también está formado por cuadrados de diferentes tipos de punto, pero en este caso vamos a combinar punto arroz con punto bobo.

Learning to knit (VII) : Reading instructions and diagrams (part 2)

    Here we are with the most difficult and interesting part of the instructions. The explanation or the diagram of the stitch used. We can find the explanation in a written way. In this case, we will find how each row is knitted, and every needed row for making the stitch will be explained. I mean, if our stitch is composed of four different rows that are repeated all along the work, how to knit those four rows will be explained, and then the sequence will be asked to be repeated.

Learning to knit (VI) : Reading instructions and diagrams, part 1

    Before beginning with the stitch pattern collection, I am going to explain you what you can find when you read a knitting pattern. There are a lot of things that can be explained in a pattern, apart from the stitch used. If the stitch they’re knitting a common one, like garter or seed stitch, they will just name it. In the case of being a lace or fantasy stitch, they will explain you how to knit it.

    Sometimes basics and the more common stitches, as well as the stitches used in the patterns, can be found at the beginning of the instructions. You will have to come to this point when reading the pattern.

    I will tell you now different kind of information you can find in the patterns. Maybe you will not find all this information, but that would be not a problem, as you don’t need all these to knit your garment. Likewise, you can find any other information I have forgotten now. If you have any doubt when reading a pattern, ask me.

    I have split this entry in two for you not to get tired reading.