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Track sides and row direction
Mark the right side physically and follow the chart’s numbering. A wrong-side symbol may describe the resulting face rather than the action your hands perform.
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Mark the right side physically and follow the chart’s numbering. A wrong-side symbol may describe the resulting face rather than the action your hands perform.
Before you start
Use smooth, light yarn and a small sample that matches the lesson’s flat or circular construction. Mark the right side and record the starting stitch count. Follow the pattern’s own stitch key.
Try this example
On a four-row flat chart, place a marker beside the completed row and turn the work. Read the next numbered edge before deciding whether to knit or purl its first symbol.
Check your result
- Count live stitches, trace one column and inspect both faces. Compare the relaxed edge with the middle of the sample before repeating the operation on a project.
- Stitch names and mounts vary between knitting styles. Follow the required fabric structure and pattern key rather than assuming every front loop is the correct entry point.
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