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Description: Join Hannah and Lee from Knit Picks as they break down what you need to know when looking at a knitting pattern. They'll share some tips and tricks to help demystify the language of patterns, as well as walk you through a knitting pattern start to finish. If you're new to knitting patterns, be sure to join us with your questions! Music: The Background Ukelele by Manriquedelara 01:50 Before we start, common pattern elements 02:25 Different pattern elements 03:34 Prospects Cowl and Shawlette by Joyce Fassbender knitpicks.com/prospects-cowl/p/56172 03:48 Pattern info page 04:09 Finished Measurements 07:14 Yarn requirements and yarn substitutions 07:36 Kit Builder at knitpicks.com 09:15 Needle requirements 10:12 Size needed to obtain gauge 11:00 Notions 11:21 Gauge swatch awareness 12:55 Where to find past episodes 13:18 Pattern notes section 14:45 Special stitches and techniques 16:25 Pattern schematics, general 17:14 Garment schematics 18:24 Programs for writing knitting patterns 21:20 General layout of pattern directions 23:20 Pattern charts 25:26 Additional views and photos 25:49 Pattern Glossary - abbreviation list 27:45 Greetings to everyone viewing live 28:39 Where to find free knitting patterns 29:24 Don't be afraid of knitting charts 30:50 Sneak peek - book of modular blankets 32:08 Free extras in our Learn Center