Brackets in Knitting Patterns

What it is

Brackets group size-specific numbers, repeated instructions or stitch-count results inside a knitting pattern.

How Ruke patterns use it

Ruke patterns place several garment sizes on one line. Brackets and parentheses let one instruction serve all sizes, but the reader must follow one consistent number position throughout the pattern.

When to use it

Use this page when one line contains several numbers or a grouped instruction.

What to check

Mark the selected size before casting on and keep the same position in every later number group.

Common mistakes

Switching to a neighbouring size, treating a result count as an action, or overlooking a bracketed repeat.