Knitters Graph Paper
- April 11, 2023
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Knitters' graph paper has a grid that is the same size as a knitting stitch. The sections are rectangles, which is different from "normal" graph paper.
Knitting stitches are not square.
When drafting curves or creating stitch patterns, knitters graph paper is essential to plan designs "to scale".
Knitting stitches are not square.
When drafting curves or creating stitch patterns, knitters graph paper is essential to plan designs "to scale".
Why use Knitters Graph Paper?
1Drafting Shapes
Drafting shapes (necklines, sleeves) mathematically can be a challenge (especially curves).
Using Graph paper is a much easier and more accurate way to get knitting instructions.
Draw the shape on knitters graph paper, then follow the boxes along the shape to create knitting instructions. Each box represents one stitch and one row.
Drafting shapes (necklines, sleeves) mathematically can be a challenge (especially curves).
Using Graph paper is a much easier and more accurate way to get knitting instructions.
Draw the shape on knitters graph paper, then follow the boxes along the shape to create knitting instructions. Each box represents one stitch and one row.
To keep stitch motifs from being distorted, create the design on "to scale" graph paper. (no surprises after you knit!)
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