How to read a knitting pattern - Written AND charted!

Knitting patterns can look pretty confusing to a beginner, so in this video I'm taking you through both written and charted knitting patterns, what they'll include, and tips on reading both.
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[@IoSapsai]

Really useful video! I'm definitely going to refer to it later if (when...) I get into knitting.

[@TheGiddyStitcher]

Thanks! It's only a matter of time! 😀

[@pattym5549]

Thank you for a very informative video! I tried to learn to knit years ago but never picked it up. I am looking forward to a crochet video along the same lines. Will surely have questions then🙂

[@TheGiddyStitcher]

I better get to work, then! 😅

[@pattym5549]

No hurry😉@@TheGiddyStitcher

[@EnlightenedFlamingo]

I think I mentioned this in a comment last night, but I'm gonna try loom knitting first. I'm definitely intimated by using the needles & patterns! I feel like I'd follow charts more easily, since I'm a visual learner, but life can surprise you 😅

[@rmlrhonda]

This was fantastic! Thank you!

[@TheGiddyStitcher]

Thanks, hope it helps a few people :)

[@angelawhite7870]

I strongly dislike charts, and have been hugely frustrated and struggling with a cable-knit scarf pattern that is only charted, just this past week or two, but thanks to your video, I think I’m finally equipped to properly transcribe it to a written pattern. Perfect timing! Thank you!

[@TheGiddyStitcher]

Oh that's brilliant! Really happy to help. This is the thing, everyone's got their preference but if you can at least *understand* the other one, you can work with it in some way

[@nete1209]

As a non knitter and just a cross stitcher these patterns seem crazy!

[@MadalenaAparicio]

It was an amazing explanation of chart patterns, for the first time I have courage to try to follow one. 😅

[@TheGiddyStitcher]

Ah this makes me so happy! Good luck, you have absolutely got this! 🥰

[@solarwinds-]

Ahhhh, you have the exact same model of Bernina as me. I have never seen anyone else with an Activa 140. Cool!

[@maryannjohnson5410]

Would definitely like a crochet version please. Not that I've tried to read a pattern yet.

[@TheGiddyStitcher]

Ok ok I take the hint! 😅

[@angelalewis233]

Do you do knit intarsia knitting I need help😂

[@TheGiddyStitcher]

Have to be honest, I've only done intarsia a couple of times so am by no means an expert. There are plenty of great videos out there though from people way more knowledgeable than me. Sorry I can't be more help! 😅

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

I have been knitting awhile and patterns can still throw an “ old timer” off……..pattern work can still be a bit sticky at times and so appreciate when they give both written and a visual……the ability to visualize the look of the work reminder is also helpful……before I forget …Do You by chance follow KoolKookyKreatures…….her archive of different projects/ works reminds of your eclectic style!

[@TheGiddyStitcher]

I don't but will have to check her out. "Eclectic" is certainly me, haha! And yeah I love when patterns give both options, especially sometimes things can be a bit more ambiguous in written form so having a chart or other visual to check against is really useful.

[@angelalewis233]

Do you knit intarsia knitting I need help😂

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

@@angelalewis233 so sorry I do not…..I have tried fair isle many years ago…..and found it interesting…..intarsia looks interesting…..I recollect seeing it on a flat surface Christmas stocking …..that was then sew up the back side…..