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Re: charted lace patterns

GailK@2 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:29:17 GMT

Thanks. I will check out Barbara Wlaker's book.

Re: charted lace patterns

StnFlwr — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:21:14 GMT

No, you aren't the only one -- lots of people can't "see" the charts. People see things differently, and relate differently to graphics vs text. Personally, I find it easier to follow the graphic visuals. Whenever there are written instructions, I lose my place and end up re-reading over and over. Also, it takes me longer to memorize repeats.

You should check out Barbara Walker's 2nd Treasury of Knitting Patterns. The 2nd Treasury has a lot of lace patterns, and the instructions are all written/line-by-line. (I bought graph paper to try and chart some out ... one of these days) The old harmony guides didn't have charts, either (I don't know about the newer reprints).

charted lace patterns

GailK@2 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:30:53 GMT

Am I the only one that hates charted patterns? I could probably figure out how to read them but I just don't want to. I much prefer the patterns written out and any time I see a pattern I like that is charted I just pass it on by.