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Knitting Patterns
A knitting pattern is a set of written instructions on how to construct items using knitting. Forms There are two basic forms of knitting patterns: * Text patterns which use numerals and words (and usually Knitting abbreviations, abbreviations), and * Chart patterns which use symbols in a chart. Some patterns include the entire instructions in both forms, as some knitters prefer one or the other. Some patterns mix the forms to take advantage of the best of each. For example, a pattern's start and end may be described in text and a repeated design as a chart. Each knitting pattern typically provides its own abbreviations and symbol keys or refers to a standard. There is no single authoritative source for knitting symbology and Knitting abbreviations, so multiple standards exist. Both forms use the convention of sequential row numbers; a Row counter (hand knitting), row counter is often used to keep track of progress through the pattern. Text patterns Text pattern details can va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knitting
Knitting is a method for production of textile Knitted fabric, fabrics by interlacing yarn loops with loops of the same or other yarns. It is used to create many types of garments. Knitting may be done Hand knitting, by hand or Knitting machine, by machine. Knitting creates Stitch (textile arts), stitches: loops of yarn in a row; they can be either on straight flat needles or in ''the round'' on needles with (often times plastic) tubes connected to both ends of the Knitting needle, needles. There are usually many ''active stitches'' on the knitting needle at one time. Knitted fabric consists of a number of consecutive rows of connected loops that intermesh with the next and previous rows. As each row is formed, each newly created loop is pulled through one or more loops from the prior row and placed on the ''gaining needle so'' that the loops from the prior row can be pulled off the other needle without unraveling. Differences in yarn (varying in fibre type, Yarn weight, ''w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knitting Abbreviations
Knitting abbreviations are often used for brevity in describing knitting patterns. Each knitting pattern typically provides its own abbreviations or refers to a standard. There is no single authoritative source for knitting abbreviations, so multiple standards exist. Types of knitting abbreviations Knitting abbreviations can be grouped by what they describe: * ''side of work'' :RS and WS signify the "right side" and "wrong side" of the work. * ''type of stitch'' :k means a knit stitch (passing through the previous loop from below) and p means a purl stitch (passing through the previous loop from above). Thus, "k2, p2", means "knit two stitches, purl two stitches". Similarly, sl st describes a slip stitch, whereas yarn-overs are denoted with yo. * ''scope of stitch'' :The modifier tog indicates that the stitches should be knitted together, e.g., "k2tog" indicates that two stitches should be knitted together as though they were one stitch. psso means "pass the slipped stitc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Row Counter (hand Knitting)
A row counter for hand knitting is a tally counter for counting rows or courses worked, for counting stitch pattern repetitions, or for counting increase (knitting), increases or decrease (knitting), decreases of the number of stitches in consecutive rows. The first commercially produced one appeared on the market in the 1920s after the general public started regularly knitting from unfamiliar printed and complex knitting pattern, patterns. Design variations include on-needle barrel-shaped counters for straight-needle work, stitch-marker counters for knitting on double-pointed and circular knitting needle, needles, complex counters which attempted to assist with decreases, increases and lacework, stand-alone hand-held counters in imitation of the tally counter, hand-tally, pendant counters worn round the neck and online computer software, software for iPhones. Early tally methods in Europe and the United States Until the early 19th century, in Europe and the United States, groups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravelry
Ravelry is a free social networking service and website that beta-launched in May 2007. It functions as an organizational tool for a variety of fiber arts, including knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving. Members share projects, ideas, and their collection of yarn, fiber and tools via various components of the site. Development Spouses Cassidy and Jessica Forbes founded Ravelry in May 2007. Their idea was to create a web presence for all fiber artists. Ravelry has been mentioned by Tim Bray as one "of the world’s more successful deployments of Ruby on Rails technologies." As of March 2020, Ravelry had almost 9 million registered users, and approximately 1 million monthly active users. Features Information in Ravelry is organized within a series of tabs. Some customization is available within the tabs (i.e. the ability to re-sort information contained in a tab, create sub-tabs, or change the level of detail displayed). The site was in beta through early 2010, and new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Gaugain
Jane Gaugain (''née'' Alison) (26 March 1804 – 20 May 1860) was a Scottish knitter and writer. She built up a successful business in Edinburgh, and published 16 volumes on knitting that helped to make it a popular pastime for ladies and a source of income for lower classes of women. Her unusually written pattern books are important in the history of textiles in Scotland. Early life Jane (sometimes Jean) Alison was born on 26 March 1804 in Dalkeith, Midlothian, one of 12 children born to Elizabeth (''née'' McLairain/McLaren) (died 1824) and James Alison (1775–1846). Her father was a tailor and clothier, appointed as a Scottish contractor in ordinary to King William IV, and was a burgess of Edinburgh. She married English cloth importer John James Gaugain (known as James or J. J.), son of engraver Thomas Gaugain on 16 November 1823 at St Andrew's Church in Edinburgh. She worked in her husband's shop at 63 George Street and helped turn it into a thriving haberdashery. Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeform Crochet And Knitting
Freeform crochet and knitting is a seemingly random combination of crochet, knitting Knitting is a method for production of textile Knitted fabric, fabrics by interlacing yarn loops with loops of the same or other yarns. It is used to create many types of garments. Knitting may be done Hand knitting, by hand or Knitting machi ... and in some cases other fibre arts to make a piece that is not constrained by patterns, colours, stitches or other limitations. The roots of this art are thought to be in Irish crochet, whose own identity came to the fore in the 1960s and 1970s. The late 20th and early 21st centuries have seen a revival and progression of this form of textile expression. Well known freeformers include Penny O'Neill, James Walters, Sylvia Cosh, Jenny Dowde, Jan Messent, Margaret Hubert, Myra Wood, Hannah Martin, and Prudence Mapstone. One feature of this freeform art is that group pieces can be made by people of varying expertise and experience. Leftover and scra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
