Knitting Abbreviations

  Please let me know - in the comments below - if there are other abbreviations which I could add to help you!

Abbreviation
What it Means


"
inch(es)
*
repeat instructions following the single asterisk as directed
**
repeat instructions following the asterisks as directed


alt
alternate
approx
approximately


beg
beginning
bl
back loop(s)


CC
contrast colour
cm
centimeter(s)


dec
decrease
dpn
double pointed needle(s)


fl
front loop(s)


g
gram(s)
g st
garter stitch - every row knit


inc
increase/increases/increasing


k
knit
k2tog
knit 2 stitches together
Kfb

Knit into the front and the back of the next stitch (this is a form of increase as it makes an extra stitch)

LH
left hand


m
metre(s)
m1
make one stitch
MC
main colour
mm
millimeter(s)


oz
ounce(s)


p
purl
patt
pattern(s)
pm
place marker
p2tog
purl 2 stitches together
psso
pass slipped stitch over


rem
remaining
rep
repeat(s)
RH
right hand
rnd(s)
round(s)
RS
right side


s1, k1, psso
slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over—one stitch decreased
s1, k2tog, psso
slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over the knit 2 together - 2 stitches decreased
s1k
slip 1 stitch knitwise
s1p
slip 1 stitch purlwise
st(s)
stitch(s)
st st
stocking stitch - I row knit, 1 row purl


tbl(s)
through back loop(s)
tog
together


WS
wrong side


yfwd
yarn forward
yo
yarn over - this adds an extra stitch
yon
yarn over needle - this adds an extra stitch
yrn
yarn round needle - this adds an extra stitch


37 comments:

  1. Unknown26 February 2016 at 21:16

    What does kfb mean?

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    1. Unknown2 March 2016 at 20:40

      Knit front and back

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    2. bevq31 January 2018 at 13:58

      KFP= you knit in the front of the stitch, don't remove it from the needle, and then insert the needle into the back of the stitch and make a knit stitch again. It's a way to increase a stitch.

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  2. Cooking For Success29 March 2016 at 08:23

    please help me what does psso, yfrd

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    1. Unknown18 February 2018 at 18:04

      psso is when you slip a stitch than knit one, than you pass that slipped stitch over the slipped one, that's it

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  3. Knit Wit6 April 2016 at 16:58

    PSSO = Pass slip stitch over see demo at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fawfawf9EK0&nohtml5=False

    YFRD = Yarn Forward (as if to make a purl stitch) see Demo at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHGYU8xv1LU

    Happy knitting

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  4. loo12 April 2016 at 16:05

    when you cast off 2 does the st left on the needle count as one of the next lot to knit? I not how do u cast of inbetween

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  5. Unknown8 May 2016 at 13:42

    The pattern calls for Yrn to add stich, when I looked it up, all of the videos were with purl stitches. In your pattern it says to knit, Do I wrap opposite the videos showing purl? Or would I just use a YO?
    A little confused with this.

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  6. Unknown28 May 2016 at 01:25
































    What size is DK yarn?

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  7. Roxanne KR9 January 2017 at 20:19

    Is the abbreviation "yrn" the same as a yarnover? The explanation is a bit confusing to me, and I need to clarify.

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  8. Unknown4 February 2017 at 17:56

    I am confused with the knitting instructions for the Newborn Baby Mittens. In the 9th row, it says: S1, K1, *yrn, K3, slip the first stitch of these three stitches over the 2nd and 3rd stitches. I am not sure how to do this part. I would greatly appreciate any help with this from anyone who has knitted this mitten pattern. Thanks in advance!

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  9. Unknown24 May 2017 at 19:27

    I'm ready to start on the body of this lovely sweater. I have knit the first 2 rows and am ready to start the pattern but I do not know what S1 means. Any help would be gratefully accepted. Thank you in advance.

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  10. Unknown24 May 2017 at 19:42

    Hi Ruth. S1 is slip 1 stitch.

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  11. Caroline Lightowler5 June 2017 at 16:32

    What's the difference between "yarn over", "yarn over needle" and "yarn round needle", please?

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    1. marianna25 June 2017 at 19:58

      These terms all make an extra stitch. Different knitters in different parts of the world use different terns - but as long as you are making an extra stitch, then that is all that really matters.

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  12. marianna25 June 2017 at 19:53

    Knitwise x

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  13. Unknown24 August 2017 at 04:45

    What is the reason to S1 (slip 1) at beginning of each row on the Bella blanket? What ply wool is DK?

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  14. English Blod25 October 2017 at 12:13

    WHAT DOES C4F MEAN, PLEASE/

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    1. Unknown1 October 2019 at 14:05

      slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, hold in front of work, knit next 2 stitches, then knit 2 off cable needle.

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  15. Unknown18 February 2018 at 18:01

    what does **to*** four times more mean?

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    1. Unknown19 May 2019 at 23:34

      It means to repeat the instructions between ** and *** however many times it says.

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  16. Unknown18 April 2018 at 07:04

    Would it be possible to include some 'sewing up' instructions. I have made a couple of jackets with sleeves and am not sure how to join the underarm to the body. Many thanks.

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  17. CT Gracie20 May 2018 at 21:14

    What is DK yarn???

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  18. Barbara Stark-Nemon13 July 2018 at 13:18

    Baby Ugg booties uses instruction to kE- what is that?

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  19. FrontStreetMama13 October 2018 at 04:02

    Thanks so much for the abbreviations. Your Nevis baby hat and jacket are adorable.

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  20. Unknown21 January 2020 at 14:00

    I assume that a capital S in the beginning of a row means slip one. Am I correct?

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  21. Unknown27 July 2020 at 22:44

    I'm knitting the babbity hat. Pattern says S1, p to last st, k1. Is the slip purl or knit?

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  22. sugernspice285475 November 2020 at 00:19

    Hi Marriana Can you please explain how to cast of stitch s at end of row

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    1. marianna9 November 2020 at 18:00

      To cast off 3sts at the end of a row ~
      You work across the row until you have 3sts on your left hand needle. Knit the first st, knit the second st, and pass the first over the second. Knit the last st and pass the second st over it. You will now have a loop - cut the yarn and pull it through the loop. Easy ! 　

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  23. bpasso27 February 2021 at 21:18

    I am knitting the Adult Cabled Hat. What is the right side? Even or odd rows? Thank you

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  24. Unknown11 May 2021 at 03:49

    I am making the basket weave blanket and it says S1 at the beginning of each row. Does that mean slip the first stitch on each row. Why is this??

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  25. Knit to Fit9 July 2021 at 02:13

    What is DK yarn? I noticed others have the same question!, Thank you!

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    1. marianna17 July 2021 at 12:23

      DK is a UK yarn weight - you may know this as light worsted or yarn weight #3 .
      It knits to a tension/gauge of 22sts = 4" (10cm)

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  26. Unknown26 July 2021 at 19:53

    Hi Marianna,I am finishing of one of your mystery knits,how do I cast off 2 stitches of in the middle of a row and cast on 2 on the following row

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    1. marianna27 July 2021 at 13:16

      Just the same as you would on a buttonhole band for a cardigan (if you have done that before?). Instructions are - K3, cast off 2sts, k2 . So K3 then knit 2 further stitches and put the first over the second of these 2sts to cast it off, knit another stitch and pass the previous stitch over it. You will have 2sts left on your left-hand needle so k2 🙂.

      On the next row - K3, cast on 2sts, K3. So, k3 then depending on the method of cast on you use either cast on 2stitches - or turn your work, cast on 2sts, turn your work back, and carry on. I hope it is helpful. M

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  27. mickiinpodunk15 August 2021 at 20:11

    In the Kenzie Baby Onesie you use the abbreviation “ym “ which I do t see in the abbreviations list. Or is it supposed to be “yrn “ and I’m misreading it?

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