How Do You Create A Knitting Pattern Graph?
A knitting graph or chart is a graphic representation of the right side of a finished piece of knitting presented on graph paper. One square equals one stitch and a symbol for each kind of stitch occupies one square in the graph. Charts are most often used for lace and cable designs, but any stitch pattern can be charted. If you are new to making charts, using a paper and pencil is an easy way to get started. Because knit stitches are rectangular, regular graph paper does not accurately represent the knitting. There are Internet sources for free knitting graph paper that you can print at home. Read the stitch pattern carefully. Identify the stitches used in the pattern, the length of the repeat and the number of rows needed to complete the pattern. Most stitch patterns include this kind of information: “Multiple of three stitches plus one.” This means that the pattern repeat is three stitches, with one stitch to balance the repeat. Make a note of the number of rows needed to complete t
