Charts Made Simple: understanding knitting charts visually 1st Edition

by JC Briar (Author)

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Charts Made Simple teaches knitters how to read charts – and, better yet, how to make the most of them: to see that a chart is a picture of knitted fabric; to make sense of the symbols in a chart without being tied to its key; to use charts as guides for minimizing and recovering from mistakes; and to handle chart quirks – “no stitch” symbols, repeated stitches, changes in stitch count, and more – with ease.

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Using eye-opening materials proven in her workshops, master teacher JC Briar reveals exactly how charts reflect knitting, enabling readers literally to read their knitting and work with new-found confidence and clarity. This unique book should be part of every knitter's basic education. --Cat Bordhi

Charts Made Simple provides a progression of clear, step-by-step tutorials and is packed with visuals--some of the best I've ever seen. You will be happily and confidently knitting from charts in no time! --Margaret Fisher

Charts Made Simple guides you through the basics of how charts operate, explaining the whys as well as the whats to make charts your favorite knitting language. My only regret with this book is that it wasn't around when I had to figure out charting on my own a long time ago. --Joan Schrouder

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Publisher : Glass Iris Publications; 1st edition (December 1, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 104 pages
ISBN-10 : 098307920X
ISBN-13 : 978-0983079200
Item Weight : 8 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.24 x 9 inches

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S. SloanTop Contributor: Knitting

An entire course on knitting with charts

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019

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Most of us are visual learners, so it’s no wonder that written pattern instructions often lead to frustration and mistakes. This book is104 pages of well-illustrated tutorials on why we use charts, how to read them, how to interpret from a chart how a garment is constructed, learning the language of symbols and layout, counting stitches, finding the repeat sections, interpreting everything else that a chart conveys besides merely showing where stitches go. The explanations are clear and accompanied by photos demonstrating the concept being discussed. It really is a complete course on knitting visually using charts. I recommend it!

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An Absolute Must-Have Book for Every Knitter

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2011

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I am so happy to see this book in print. It is about time that a book on making chart reading simpler became available to knitters. I've struggle with chart reading for years and have avoided patterns that utilize charts like the plague. This book helps me understand charts and how to read them. That is a huge accomplishment in itself.

The first chapter is called 'The Big Picture' and it illustrates how charts show you the big picture and how symbols look like stitches. It emphasizes that charts read in the same direction you knit. This is of absolute importance. Charts also show the right side of the fabric, never the wrong side. Blank squares or spaces keep clutter to a minimum and since there are always exceptions, special charts come with special instructions. There are ways to tweak charts to your liking. One way is to use a highlighter to make some symbols 'pop' off the page. You can customize symbols to your liking and you can use "highlighters that mimic the yarn colors you plan to use, bringing the colorwork pattern into view." You can also redraw the chart with colored pencils.

The second chapter is called 'Staying on Track' and it focuses on the following:

Notice How the Design Elements Line Up - Look the chart over and get an idea of the types of stitches used, where they are and how they line up in relation to one another.

"Cover the rows you have not yet knit". This is an absolute must.

Keep Track of Each Chart Separately. Since some patterns utilize more that one chart, don't get them confused.

Compare Your Knitting to the Chart. Do this frequently to see whether you're on track or whether you've goofed.

Teach Yourself to Read Your Knitting. Learn what each stitch looks like and what stitch you've just knit.

Get Back on Track. If you lose your place, use your chart to help you find your way back.

There are chapters on Cable Symbol Sensitivity, Charts that Show Shape, Counting Stitches, and Repeated Stitches. There are exercises to practice with and there are keys to charts and a list of abbreviations.

This is a must have book. It is an ABSOLUTE RESOURCE that should be in every knitter's library and it is clear, clear, clear. I commend J.C. Briar for this book and thank her for publishing it. I know that it will get a lot of use from me.

Bonnie Brody
2/16/11

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Ceb3114

I Can Read Charts Now!

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2013

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By page 10 I'd learned a couple of new things, by page 30 I'd decided this is the best instruction book I've ever bought. I love this book. It's smaller than I thought - fits right into my knitting bag.

The author takes you through chart reading little by little and introduces new ways of thinking about charts that takes the intimidation factor right out of the process. The little exercises (which I did) at the end help of each section are quick and easy and you get comfortable and confident about being able to understand the symbols and "see" the knitting in the chart. There are lots of instructions just for lefties too.

After years of avoiding charted instructions I am glad to finally feel confident enough to enjoy knitting with them. I've found since that it's easier to follow than row by row instructions. You can't go wrong with this book.

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Linda Likes to Learn

FINALLY! EXCELLENT EXPLANATIONS ON CHARTS!

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2014

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After 40 years of knitting with written directions, I decided to learn how to read charts - since all the lace patterns I wanted to knit were written in....charts, of course! This is an excellent instructional book - with multiple explanations and tips that include the many variations that chart writers use. I would highly recommend it. I did not rate it a full 5 stars because I was a little disappointed - I was expecting that the charts would be accompanied by a knitted sample, as the cover shows. But, if you want to see how a chart 'knits up', you'll have to knit from the small sample charts the author supplies - as she suggests. A good idea - but much nicer to have had the pictorials for quick reference. I'm now knitting from charts - and it is so much more 'compact' - many charts fitting on a 4 x 6 card to tuck in with your knitting. Highly recommended.

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M. Mitchell

Clear and concise

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2018

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I have only worked my way through the first little bit of this book, but I already love it! JC’s way of explaining technical aspects of knitting is so clear and concise. I also love that there are exercises to work through throughout the book. Sometimes just reading theory can be tough to absorb. But questions that force you to apply the concepts and exercises that prompt you to read and knit from small samples of charts really bring home the ideas. I also appreciate the bigger picture of knitting from charts. Not only will I be able to knit patterns that give charts instead of line-by-line instruction, but I can better plan and “proofread” my knitting as I go along because I will know what the finished product should look like.

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Kimberly

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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020

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I am really enjoying this book. It is clear and thorough. It has proven already to be a very useful tool to help me advance my knitting skills. I was always intimidated by patterns with charts and now I am excited to do them. This book was well worth the money.

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Mrs C M Auden

Brilliant book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2021

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I’ve struggled to ‘read’ knitting pattern charts for many years, and this book has cleared up all the questions I’ve had in the past, as well as some questions I never thought to ask. I recommend this book for any knitter who wants to simplify the process of ‘reading’ patterns in charts, rather than struggling to keep track of the lengthy and wordy instructions. Why only 4 stars? Colour illustrations would have me giving this book those 5 stars for the additional impact that colour always offers.

i am glad there is a book like this out there

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2015

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This has helped me loads, i am glad there is a book like this out there, as i am a little timid when it comes to charts

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EDWINA REED

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2017

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brilliant book

Jane

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2014

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Really useful book to have now that more and more patterns are using charts. Don't want to be put off a pattern by the chart.

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Susan Nicholls

delighted.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2015

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very comprehensive book. delighted.

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