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Decoding Knitting Charts & Pattern Language (You can read charts!)

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9781577158592
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Expected release date is Mar 2nd 2027
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  • Product Details

    Author:
    Kate Atherley
    Format:
    Paperback
    Pages:
    112
    Publisher:
    Quarry Books (March 2, 2027)
    Imprint:
    Quarry Books
    Release Date:
    March 2, 2027
    Language:
    English
    Audience:
    General/trade
    ISBN-13:
    9781577158592
    ISBN-10:
    1577158598
    Weight:
    9.6oz
    Dimensions:
    5.75" x 8.25" x 0.42"
    File:
    hbgusa-hbgusa_onix30_P10587574_09072026-20260907.xml
    Folder:
    hbgusa
    List Price:
    $16.99
    Country of Origin:
    China
    Pub Discount:
    65
    Series:
    Stitch Smarts
    As low as:
    $13.08
    Publisher Identifier:
    P-QUARTO
    Discount Code:
    A
  • Overview

    Say goodbye to pattern panic and learn to read knitting charts with confidence.

    If you’ve ever skipped a beautiful pattern because it relied on charts (or found yourself lost in a sea of unfamiliar symbols), this practical guide will change the way you knit.

    Stitch Smarts: Decoding Knitting Charts & Pattern Language breaks down the logic behind knitting charts so they finally make sense. Instead of memorizing symbols, you’ll learn how charts work as visual maps of your fabric—helping you anticipate your stitches, catch mistakes early, and work more independently.

    Designed for knitters who know the basics but feel stuck when patterns become more complex, this clear, highly visual guide translates chart structure, symbols, and pattern language into plain English. Whether you’re working lace, cables, or colorwork, you’ll gain the confidence to follow modern, chart-heavy designs with ease.

    Inside, you’ll find:

    • Clear explanations of how to read charts worked flat and in the round
    • Guidance on repeats, stitch counts, increases, decreases, and multi-size instructions
    • Visual breakdowns of lace, cables, colorwork, brioche, and other specialty charts
    • Tips for marking up charts, tracking rows, and keeping your place while knitting
    • Strategies for understanding international chart styles and designer variations
    • Practical troubleshooting advice to help you avoid common mistakes

    Part of the Stitch Smarts series, this compact, project bag–friendly guide delivers exactly what knitters need—no fluff, no overwhelm. Keep it beside your needles and turn confusing patterns into confident knitting.

    Stitch Smarts is a pocket-sized collection of knitting guides that help makers quickly master the techniques that cause the most confusion. Each book delivers clear, confidence-building instruction through step-by-step photos, helpful illustrations, and practical tips. Friendly, approachable, and skill-specific, the series is designed for knitters who know the basics but want to level up their results without overwhelm. Look for Stitch Smarts: Finishing Made Simple and Stitch Smarts: Mending Made Simple coming in 2027.