Knitting and crochet, row by row
How to read patterns, count rows and rounds, work repeats and follow charts. Every guide lists its sources.
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Knitting
How do I knit it? Stitches, techniques and projects, explained step by step.
Crochet
How do I crochet it? Stitches, rounds and projects, explained step by step.
Reading patterns
What does this pattern mean? Abbreviations, repeats and pattern layouts, made plain.
Counting rows
Which row am I on? Counting rows, rounds and repeats without losing your place.
Charts and colourwork
How do I read this chart? Knitting and crochet charts, symbols and colourwork.
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How Do You Keep Track of Rows When Knitting?
Counting rows
How to Count Rows in Knitting: Stockinette V's and Garter Ridges
Counting rows
What Is Gauge in Knitting and Why Does It Matter?
Reading patterns
What Does Rep Mean in a Knitting Pattern?
Reading patterns
What Do Asterisks and Brackets Mean in a Knitting Pattern?
Reading patternsHow to Read a Knitting Pattern, From Materials to Repeats
Reading patterns
US vs UK Crochet Terms: What Is the Difference?
Crochet
How to Read a Crochet Pattern: Abbreviations, Repeats and Stitch Counts
Crochet
What Is a Magic Ring in Crochet? How It Works and When to Use One
Crochet
How to Count Rows in Crochet (Single, Half Double and Double)
Crochet
How to Pick Up a Dropped Stitch in Knitting
Knitting
How to Decrease Evenly Across a Row in Knitting
Knitting
Knit vs Purl: What Is the Difference Between the Two Stitches?
Knitting
How to Knit Two Together (k2tog), Step by Step
Knitting