I have been knitting a lot from charts lately and thought you all might be interested in how knitting charts work. I've written two articles on charts, one explains them and the second is a simple pattern using a chart and written instructions so that you can see how a chart works in action.

How to read a chart
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172203.asp

Dish Cloth Pattern
If you would like to learn to read a knitting chart with a simple pattern read on. This pattern could also be used as a square for an afghan.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172278.asp

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