Here is my high tech method of keeping track of knitting from charts.
Notice the teeny, tiny original that I can't for the life of me see:
I blow it up and color code the stitches.
Then I use a piece of posterboard for the guide.
Please notice the high tech bobby pins to keep it in place.
To count the rows, here is my solution:
I do have to remember that I am using a ballpoint pen, so I must be careful and close it each time or move it to a safe place.
You can see where I frogged (the crossed out part on the left sock.)
And after 14 rows, here is what we are looking like:
Now you know the secrets to a NOT high tech household.
Have a great weekend~
Hey, it if works, it works. Looks like you're making good progress with the sock.
ReplyDeleteLooking great! I think that's a good system. ;)
ReplyDeleteI like your solution. When I was working on my lace shawl I just used a piece of cardboard to pin the charts and line guide too. It was a little goofy but it worked.
ReplyDeleteThe socks are looking nice.
Hey, bobby pins are the bomb. so many uses!! Lydia
ReplyDeleteVery ingenious!!
ReplyDeleteI have one completed pomota... and can't even face starting the second :(
Thanks for your lovely encouraging words on my blog, no you are never too old to learn.
What a great idea. Simple but genius. And the socks looks really good.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea about blowing up the chart and color coding! when I finally attempt the pomos, i will definitely do that!
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