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Guide

1000

Japanese Knitting
& Crochet Stitches

THE ULTIMATE BIBLE FOR NEEDLECRAFT ENTHUSIASTS

Knitting can be a mysterious activity. The same knitted shape can take on many
forms, depending on the choice of color, pattern and materials.

This collection of 1000 knitting and crochet stitches shows the stitches as symbols,
placed in a gridded chart. For knitted stitches, each box of the grid is a stitch.
Next to the chart is a photo of each stitch, so its easy to see
how the chart relates to the completed stitch.

Use the stitches in this book to create original knitted and crocheted garments,
and when you want to try various arrangements of the fabrics.

CONTENTS

ABOUT THE CHARTS

Before using this book, please read this section

All charts and symbols are shown as viewed from the front sidethat is,
the chart is a visual representation of the knitted or crocheted fabric.
The row numbers are given at the right edge of the chart, and the stitch
numbers at the bottom. Odd-numbered rows (right sides) are worked reading
from right to left across the row. Even-numbered rows (wrong sides)
are worked reading from left to right, reversing the stitches so they
will appear correct on the right side of the fabric. For crochet charts,
the directions of the rows are indicated by arrows.

The numbers at the bottom of the chart tell you how many
stitches are in one pattern repeat, and the numbers at the
right edge tell you how many rows in each repeat.
Note that the stitches and rows are numbered only as far as the repeat.
In addition, one pattern repeat is outlined with heavy lines,
so its easy to see how to repeat a stitch pattern.

The knitting charts dont include setup rows. When making an item,
if you have started with ribbing, begin the new stitch pattern at row 1.
If youre beginning from a cast-on, work the cast-on and a return row first,
then begin the new stitch pattern at row 1.

INTRODUCTION

For years, 1000 Stitch Patterns has been a go-to reference for Japanese designers and knitters. The vol
ume contains charted instructions for 700 knitting and 300 crochet stitch patterns, some of them quite
unusual.

Originally published in 1992, the book is a compilation of stitch patterns from a variety of publica
tions from Nihon Vogue, one of Japans largest craft publishers. Knitting and crochet charts and symbols
in the 80s and 90s were not quite as standardized as they are now, so youll find some minor variations
among the charts. Where theres a variation, youll also find an explanation.

Read through this introduction before you start a project. It provides important information about
interpreting the charts, finding pattern repeats, and understanding the symbols that represent stitches.

KNITTING CHART BASICS

The stitch patterns in this book are presented as charts, using symbols to describe each stitch. Its as
if the chart is a drawing of what your finished knitting will look like. Japanese charts dont have keys
(though there may be supplementary explanation, like an unusual symbol); they also dont offer hints,
like placing the numbers for wrong-side rows on the left. The charts are organized by type, such as
cables or mosaic stitches.

The single most important thing to remember is that the chart shows the right side of the work . Each
symbol shows what the stitch will look like on the right side, not necessarily what you have to execute
to get there. Each chart has a close-up photo to give you a visual reference of what the pattern looks like
when complete.

If youre knitting back and forth:

On the right side (RS), read the chart from right to left, in the same sequence as you work the stitches.
In general, odd-numbered rows are the RS, and even-numbered rows are WS. In this book, every row
is charted.

On the reverse (wrong) side (WS), read the chart from left to right, reversing the execution of the
stitches so they show up correctly on the right side. For example, to create a knit stitch on the right
side, purl on the wrong side.

Aside from knits, purls and yarnovers, relatively few stitches are worked on the reverse side. In this
volume, when an increase or decrease is worked on both RS and WS, the definition gives you both
versions. If only one definition is provided, the stitch is only worked on the RS.

If youre knitting in the round:

Read every row from right to left. Theres no need to reverse stitches.

STITCH AND ROW REPEATS

Notice that the boxes in the bottommost row and the rightmost column of every chart contain numbers.
Those boxes arent stitches; they contain the stitch and row counts of the pattern repeat. Stitch 1 and row
1 are not necessarily in the lower-right corner, either; the pattern may begin a few stitches in or a few
rows up. Look carefully before you begin.

Its also important to keep in mind that the chart as shown may include more than one pattern re
peat. Look for notations to find the repeat. First, the number of stitches and rows is stated right next to
each chart. Second, the stitches and rows are only numbered as far as the repeat. If you want to repeat a
pattern across a set number of stitches, perhaps for a scarf, be sure to repeat only the numbered stitch
es and the numbered rows. Most charts include a heavier line around the repeat, but it can be difficult
to see. In a few cases, you may need to adjust the increases or decreases at the sides of the first and last
repeats to maintain your stitch count. If a double decrease is the first or last stitch in the repeat, for in
stance, you may need a single decrease for the first or last repeat to keep the number of increases equal
to the number of decreases.

Row 1 is not counted as the cast-on row, unlike some other stitch dictionaries. In most cases, the
pattern begins in row 1, so your cast-on row will lie below row 1, possibly with a purl-back row as well
knitters choice. There may also be a couple of setup rows, where row 1 of the repeat begins a row or two
higher in the chart.

If there are some stitches to the right of numbered stitch 1, you may want to include them as a mirror
image to the left of the last pattern repeat for symmetry.

Find a good way to keep your place in the chart. You may want to highlight wrong side rows, or draw
arrows to remind you which way each row is worked. You may also want to draw a line around the
pattern repeat with a contrast colored marker. Tools such as highlighter tape can be a lifesaver when
following a complex chart.

A few charts include more than one stitch pattern with row repeats that dont match. For instance,
in chart #201, stitch pattern A (marked in the bracket at the top) has a 6-row repeat, while pattern B has
a 10-row repeat. Youll have to keep track of each repeat separately, because the 6-row repeat doesnt
evenly divide into the 10-row repeat.

Be sure to check for insets at the top and footnotes at the bottom of your chosen chart. Top insets
normally show how a bobble or leaf is worked. Footnotes tell you whether a blank box is a knit, purl, or
no-stitch (see charts #76 to #78, for instance). A footnote may also define a particular symbol.

KNITTING SYMBOL BASICS

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