In this week’s Knit 50 Squares episode, I’m working Square 05: “The Charted One” from Learn to Knit in 50 Squares by Anna Pantelous. The whole point of this series is me “learning to knit” in real time—because I’m that fearful knitter who so often looks at a technique and immediately thinks, “Oh, I can’t do that.” This square is all about following a chart, and it’s a really good reminder that charts look scarier than they actually are once you slow down and take them one symbol at a time. I talk through how I approach a charted square as a beginner-friendly process: keep your place, read carefully, and give yourself permission to learn as you go. This is exactly why I love doing these squares weekly—each one is a bite-sized skill builder that adds up fast. If you’re brand new to knitting or you’re like me and just need a little courage and consistency, come stitch along with me and let’s tackle these wonderful squares together.