LINGUISTIC ASPECTS OF CHARTED KNITTING PATTERNS

Authors

  • Baiba Egle Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, Department of Translation Studies, Ventspils

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12955/pss.v2.208

Keywords:

knitting, charts, translation, symbol

Abstract

The paper outlines the linguistic and semiotic aspects of a specialty text – a knitting pattern. In today’s busy world, nobody wants to read long and complicated texts if it can be easier illustrated by a photograph or a charted image that uses a set of specific symbols with their own, non-arbitrary meanings to make a text reader’s time usage more effective but also clear. Aspects of signs, semiotics, and language games are also explored in alignment with knitting charts as the main reference, as a knitting chart symbol is a concrete referent in its context. Finally, the translation of knitting charts is described, including the importance of a chart key and what transformations of text have occurred in the translation of knitting charts from English into Latvian. Charted knitting patterns could become a  that could be easily transferred between different languages and cultures, helping people share their skills and heritage. Knitting and linguistics and translation studies is a new area of research that could bring many new insights about crafting and specialized language use.

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Published

2021-10-24

How to Cite

Egle, B. . (2021). LINGUISTIC ASPECTS OF CHARTED KNITTING PATTERNS. Proceedings of CBU in Social Sciences, 2, 106-111. https://doi.org/10.12955/pss.v2.208
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