Reading a Lace Chart Part 1

[@Izzyic7505]

Thank you! I’ve scoured YT looking for info on that darn column before the repeat (and at the end of the row). You are the only one to explain what it’s for AND that it’s only knit once. I appreciate the patience and clear instructions in all your tutorials. 🙏

[@katarinazonjic3960]

This video is probably the most helpful video on reading charts I came across. Simply perfect. God bless you.

[@dianakendall5115]

I had never understood how a lace chart worked until now. The illustrations were clear and precise allowing my mind to absorb how easy it’s to read a lace chart. I will say, thank you deeply for sharing your passion of knitting.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Feedback like yours is why I do this, Diane, thank you so much! ❤️

[@EmilysTeaCup]

This was very simply explained, thank you so much, I was having trouble with a swatch of these exact stitches! You made it make sense and my numbers are lining up finally!

[@SuzanneBryan]

I'm so happy to help, Emily; it is wonderful to have our number line up! ❤️

[@neverlandcounting4644]

all your videos are so helpful to someone like me trying to learn to knit. Thank you so much for making these videos!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, NC, I'm glad you like them! You should check out my Facebook (same name); it is filled with supportive knitters at every level and we love to help beginners! 😊

[@mslaceyrose413]

There seem to be so many different chart formats and each designer explains them a little differently. Some leave out telling you things that they assume everyone knows. It can be confusing. But thanks to your explanations it'll be much easier to navigate ANY chart. I found it amazing, for instance, how much info you can learn simply by the way in which row numbers are placed on the chart!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Great observations. Yes, it is assumed that you know a lot before reading a chart. That is why I make these types of videos. I call them "knitting fundamentals". Thank you. Be sure to share my videos and subscribe to my channel, that helps me a lot. Happy Knitting.

[@courtniebri]

Here because I misread the entirety of my first shawl project. I did not purl on the wrong side, I knit. And it ended up with garter stitch instead of stockinette between lace sections. Luckily I still like the lace pattern and now I'm equipped to follow my next lace chart correctly! Thanks!

[@CatFromFL]

I have knit for 62 years and am completing level 1 MHK . My grandmother taught me to knit and used charts- she was British descent and either did 2 sided lace (much harder) or purled WS. Just recently I bought a Shetland lace book by Elizabeth Lovick and she says most historic Shetland patterns are garter based K on WS. I wish there were standards. It makes it hard to switch once you are used to one way to read charts. When in doubt use the Key (Legend). Thanks for your great videos. So concise and easy to understand.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Cat, I really appreciate you kind feedback! And yes, when in doubt the legend is key! 😉

[@terriphelps6631]

I am working on a lace shawl for my daughters wedding in November.and I am having problems with it. I am so glad I found your videos. Thank you for the help.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PaulaSimoes67]

Thank you so much 💓 💗 💛 💖 lots of love from Lisbon ❤❤❤

[@ndig7535]

Wow! Such a great teacher!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much for saying so, N di G, I really appreciate your kind words! ❤️

[@hanhvuong8898]

Thank you teacher.

[@luzsarmiento5920]

Thanks for sharing this information and for your time.😊

[@lucymar122512]

Hi Suzanne i am so glad that i found you. I needed help with sl 1 & psso I was not sure how to do this you made this so easy for me and how to read charts wow i am so glad i found you on youtube thank you thank you so much.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome! Hugs and Happy Knitting!

[@knittingandcrochetwithsong794]

Great explanation, Learned, Thanks for sharing 👍

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@redredwine1277]

Well explained, thanks for sharing❤️

[@SuzanneBryan]

Have a good day!

[@katibere1966]

Very useful…thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Katibere! 😊

[@hanhvuong8898]

Thank you so much

[@3Dhyana]

Clear. Thank you!

[@francaperotti5934]

Beautifully explained has usual. When i see charts/diagrams i panic and never understand what to do.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Don't panic! Once you understand and practice, they get a lot easier.

[@auroranite]

I’m doing your Lace Tutorial on Raverly. Working on Segment 1 swatch 2. Row seven was confusing to me. I understood the orange block notation for double decrease to do only once at beginning of row, but when I got to bold pattern line I saw the “ssk” after it and figured it was a special instruction to include another decrease. So I did and this caused my number of stitches to be off. I watched this video and although you didn’t point this out you did cover row seven and stressed to only work pattern stitches INSIDE the bold lines. Once done with second multiple go to end of graph. Now it makes sense and my stitch count is right. Hope this helps other beginners. Enjoy your channel.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you for pointing that out. I will make an adjustment. Happy Knitting.

[@angelicaherrera1517]

Excellent!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks Angelica!

[@dresioscharalampos6981]

thank you very useful

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are welcome Happy Holidays.

[@owlsarereallyawesome]

Thank you so much for this 🥺

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're so welcome, R! 😊

[@ladyvelvet1224]

I am so glad I found your channel! I found an easy shawl pattern on raverly and didn't notice that the lace part was written as chart. I am still new at knitting, found the chart very confusing and intimidating - now I know I was reading it all wrong!.. :(

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! So glad to be of help. Happy knitting.

[@colleenkelly-sleezer8319]

Ah ha - now I get the sl1 k2tog psso changes at the beginning and end of a row ... I was forgetting that there are two yos when transitioning from one repeat to another. Thanks!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yep, it can be tricky. Happy knitting.

[@marylovie7628]

I have fair ile chart design for S, M, L, XL size. The chart begins in different spot on chart. How do I handle this type of chart? There is a block for repeat of chart. Please help

[@SuzanneBryan]

What I would do is outline with an ink pen, the area designated for your size. Then just start and stop the chart as it is designated for your size. Ignore any stitches outside of you marked area.

[@robertrosskopf4641]

Can you give any hints for left handed knitters?

[@SuzanneBryan]

I will keep this in mind for future chart reading videos. Thank you.

[@mdramjanali4405]

Bangla

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you!