Here are some resources for beginning and advanced knitters alike—and our very own introductory knitting book, The Knitting Architect.
- Needle size conversion chart
- Guide to international care symbols (PDF) as found on balls of yarn
- Introduction to Knitting (PDF): learning the basic stitches (Courtesy Fil Katia, Spain)
The Knitting Architect
by Sion Elalouf
Table of Contents
- Purpose of This Book
- Necessary Data (Measurements)
- Chest measurements; Shoulder measurements; Length of sweater; Length of sleeve; Wrist measurements; Upper arm measurement; Forearm measurement
- Stitch & Row Gauges
- Shape
- Constants
- Basic Charting Principles
- Back; Front; Sleeve; Finishing
- Application of Charting Principles (1)
- Necks
- Application of Charting Principles (2)
- Sleeves; Short sleeves; Lantern sleeves; Leg O'Mutton; Drop Shoulder; Raglan shaping
- Application of Charting Principles (3)
- Cardigans; Open V-neck cardigans; Closed round neck cardigans; V-neck closed cardigans