Understanding Multiples in Knitting Patterns
Multiples in Knitting patterns were a total mystery to me when I first started loom knitting. The little plus sign after the multiples was even more confusing. I tried reading blog post after blog post but just the sheer number of words was overwhelming.
Making it simple for my readers was the objective. Besides, so many other folks have already done extremely well explaining this in writing that instead of reinventing the wheel, I made a short video.
Multiples in Knitting for the Loom
The Staggered Eyelet Stitch Image Credit: Textured Knits
I used the Staggered Eyelet Stitch pattern converted for the knitting loom in the video below as an example of a stitch pattern. Like with most flat stitch patterns you will find a line at the very beginning that gives you the stitches necessary for the stitch pattern itself and some more stitches necessary for the fabric to look well and balanced when completed.
That line looks like this: Multiples of 4 + 3.
Loom in Video Image: KB Adjustable Hat Loom
This line in stitch patterns was a mystery to me for a while. To be honest I just ignored it and I can’t even remember when I finally figured it out. Well I like to make things easy for my blog post readers and those that follow me on YouTube and so I decide to explain through a video instead of breaking it down here in writing. The first reason I ignored was because I didn’t want to read instructional. Don’t get me wrong I love reading but do tutorials. So sorry for those looking for that kind of information. It that is your thing, sorry but not for this subject.
The Video
The video is short but informative. Please take the time to watch it completely. Feel free to leave you questions and comments. If you want to add to this basic lesson by all means comments from readers are always greatly welcome and appreciated.
I hope the information is helpful.
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how do you unkit a n entire row?
Here is a post I hope will help : Click HERE
Thanks. Yes, I know it would need to be written and tried. If I do get it I will let you know.
The mens cable slouch pattern can I use that for the mittens? If so what do I do different? I love to make a match to hat. Oh I am ordering KB Hat Loom you use. 🙂
Hi Gina – yes you can use the cables for mittens – now as for the How to – that is a pattern and patterns have to be designed – tested (sometimes you have to knit the pattern several times) and then written out – that can takes days or weeks – not a quick answer.
I will need to whatch the stich videos to learn the k2tog and yo plus I know you have others. Do you have cables? I have seen other videos but I what to make fingerless mitts for my 8 yr old not sure how many pegs to use.
Amanda Pratt has a video for a set – you can Google her or Search Youtube. Sd got the K2tog YO there are several that explain it on YouTube as well – just do a quick search
Is there a video of that pattern
Hi Gina – What pattern? There are several in the post video.
Please I have looked on the internet but did not see my answer. I am loom knitting a shawl for an adult on 41peg loom and wanted to make it for a child. is there away that a person can make a loom pattern smaller. Thanks for a great sit that we always go back to it every time. Regards Maxien
Hi Maxien – Use less pegs and reduce the number of rows.
Thanks Denise,I think I got it.
Im still a little confused on the multiples. Is there any way to make more of a visual? Maybe actually doing a pattern to get it better. Thankyou for all you do.
Hi Friend ! The multiples are the actual pattern. In fact you can remove or change the numbers after the plus (the ones in blue) and still be able to create the stitch with the just multiples. If you notice the stitch pattern that I gave you for this months Patreon I only used the multiples
Hope that helps some.
could not get video to work asks for me to add extension but nothing showed up to add and extension.
Pat you may need to update your browser – the video plays fine for me
Thank you for this video it is a great help to me
You are VERY welcome – and Thank YOU for the Thank you – very much appreciated
Great Video! This will help me greatly. You explain so clearly the reason for doing the stitches on the ends. I like that! Thanks a million times for your help.
Thanks for the Thanks Ollie – VERY much appreciated !
Denise, very well explained as usual.
Thank you Heather – always GREAT Great Great to get feedback 🙂
Excellent!!!Thank you for taking the time to put it step by step.This will help to convert patterns from knit with neddles to knit with looms. Keep looming my friend!!
Hola linda ! So cool to hear from you Sonia – hope all went well for you and Matthew didn’t have any effect on your home. We actually had sunny days on Thursday and Friday – go figure 🙂 Besos y Abrazos !!!!