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Decoding Cable Symbols: How to Become an Efficient Chart Reader

Seth Richardson

Cable symbols in charts can be tricky to read! In "Decoding Cable Symbols," knitwear designer and teacher Seth Richardson breaks down the essential parts of charts and symbols to help knitters become more efficient at reading a very common way of presenting a pattern.

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This worksheet to help you practice looking at cable symbols. The packet includes some instructional information as well as a pattern to try it out in real life.

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Seth Richardson
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Decoding Cable Symbols: How to Become an Efficient Chart Reader

Seth Richardson (he/him/his) is a knitwear designer based in Portland, Oregon. He enjoys creating pieces that use simple texture and he is especially interested in designing works that explore the various relationships of straight lines. Originally from the Northeast, he takes a lot of inspiration from the natural surroundings of his new home in the Pacific Northwest. Some of his recent designs include collaborations with Brooklyn Tweed, Farm & Fiber Knits, Madelinetosh, and Hudson + West Co. You can find him at @sethrichardsonknits on Instagram and through his website, sethrichardsonknits.com.

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