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Knitting | Crochet
Knitting Abbreviations:
( ) # times or * = Repeat instructions inside the parentheses or between the asterisks the number of times indicated.
alt = alternate
bar = increase one stitch by knitting into the front and back of same stitch
beg = beginning
bet or btw = between
bo = bind off
bor = bind off row
cc = contrast color
cir(c) = circular(ly)
cm = centimeters
cn = cable needle
co = cast on
cont = continue
cor = carriage on right
ctr = center
dec = decrease
dk weight = double knitting weight: 22 stitches (22 sts) = 1"/2.5 cm
dp or dpn = double pointed ndl
eor = every other row; end of row/round
est = established
fol(l) = following
g = grams
g st or garter stitch = knit every row
incR (increase right) = knit into the back of the right side of the stitch of the row below stitch on left needle
increase (inc) = work twice in the same stitch
incL (increase left) = knit into the back of the left side of the stitch of 2 rows below stitch on the right needle
in(s) = inch(es)
ins = insert
k = knit
k1-blp = Knit 1 stitch through the back loop.
k1 f&b = Knit through the front and back of the same stitch for a 1-stitch increase.
k1togww = Knit 1 together with wrap: Slip the wrap onto the left needle tip and knit together with the stitch through the back loop.
k2t or k2tog = Knit 2 sts together as one
k3t or k3tog = Knit 3 sts together as one
k.co = Knit cast on
kf&b = Knit into front, then back of stitch
ktbl = Knit through the back loop
kw = knitwise, as if to knit
left slanting increase = Insert left-hand needle under bar from front, btw last stitch worked and 1st stitch on right-hand needle, knit (or purl) strand through back of loop.
lhn = left-hand needle
lt = left twist: Knit the second st, then knit the first st through the back loop (the first st crosses over
the second st, to the left).
m = meters
m1 = make one: Insert LHN front to back under horizontal strand between the st on the LHN and the st just
worked, forming a loop on the needle, knit this loop through the back.
m1L = make 1 left: Pick up the left side of the st below the st you just worked, and knit into it.
m1R = make 1 right: Pick up the right side of the st below the next st, and knit into it
mc = main color
mm = millimeters
my = main yarn
ndl(s) = needle(s)
nr = next row
o = yarn over
p = purl
p2t or p2tog = Purl 2 stitches together
p2togtbl = P 2 sts tog through the back loop. (Alternately, purl 1 st, place it back on the LHN. With point of right-hand needle (RHN), pass the next st over it and slip the st back to the RHN)
p3tog = Purl 3 sts tog as one.
pat(t) = pattern
pm = place marker
prev = previous(ly)
psso = pass slip stitch over
pu or p/u = pick up
pu&k = pick up and knit
pw = purlwise, as if to purl
rc = row counter
rd = 1 entire round of circular knitting
rem = remaining or remove
rep = repeat
rev = revers(e)(ing)
rev st st = reverse stockinette stitch: Knit on wrong side, purl on right side.
rhn = right-hand needle
right slanting increase = Insert LHN under bar from back, bet last st worked and 1st st on RHN, knit (or purl) strand through front of loop.
rnd(s) = round(s)
rpt = repeat
rs = right side
rsr = right side row
rt = right twist: Knit the second st through the back loop, then knit the 1st st. (2nd st crosses over the first st, to the right.)
s = slip the next st purlwise
s2kp = Slip 2 sts together as if to knit, knit the next st, then pass both slipped sts over this st.
sb = Slip bead over next stitch.
sc = single crochet
sk = skein
sk2p = Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped st over.
skp = Slip 1 st as if to knit, k 1 st, pass slip st over.
skpo = Slip 1, knit 1, pass slip st over.
sl = Slip the next st purlwise.
sl1k = Slip 1 knitwise (yarn at back).
sl1 k1psso = Slip 1 knitwise, k 1 and pass slip st over knit st.
sl1 wyif = Slip 1 st purlwise with yarn in front.
sl1 k2togpsso = Slip 1 st knitwise, k 2 tog and pass slip st over the k2tog.
sm = slip marker
sp = single pointed
spi = stitches per inch
ss = stocking or stockinette stitch: Knit 1 row, purl 1 row.
ssk = slip, slip, knit: Slip 1 st as to k, slip 2nd st as to knit,insert LHN in front of the 2 sts and k tog.
ssp = slip, slip, purl: Slip next 2 sts knitwise one at a time, return them to LHN, keeping them twisted, then p2tog through back of sts.
sssk = slip, slip, slip, knit: Slip 1 st as if to knit, and then slip 2 more sts in same way; insert left needle tip into the 3 slipped sts from left to right and k these 3 sts tog as one.
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stocking or stockinette stitch: Knit 1 row, purl 1 row.
syif = Slip st purlwise with yarn in front.
t = turn
tbl = through back loop
tog = together
vdd= vertical double decrease: Slip 2 sts as if to work k2tog, k 1, pass slipped stitches over (2 stitches decreased).
wo = yarn (wool) over needle
wpi = wraps per inch
ws = wrong side
wsr = wrong side row
ww = worsted weight yarn
wy = waste yarn
wyib = with yarn in back
wyif = with yarn in front
x = times
yb = yarn back: Move yarn to the back of the work by going between the needle tips.
yds = yards
yf or yfwd = yarn forward: Move yarn to the front of the work by going btw the needle tips.
yo = yarn over: Bring yarn to front of work and lay over needle as you k the next st.
yo twice = Wrap yarn around needle twice.
yon = yarn over needle from back to front
yrn or yron = yarn round needle: Bring yarn around needle from front to back.
ytb = yarn to back of work
Crochet Abbreviations:
beg = begin(ning)
bpdc = back post double crochet
blo = back loop only
ch = chain stitch: Create a slip knot, insert the crochet hook into the loop of the slip knot. Holding both the tail and the live end of the yarn in your left hand, wrap the live end around the hook and pull this loop through the slip knot loop. Repeat until desired number of chain stitches are created.
dc = double crochet: Yarn over hook, insert hook in the next stitch to be worked, YO hook, draw through stitch, YO hook, draw through first 2 loops on hook, YO hook, draw through rem 2 loops on hook.
dec = decrease(ing)
dtr = double treble crochet (aka quad crochet): Yarn over hook twice. Insert hook in the next stitch to be worked. YO hook. Pull yarn through stitch—3 loops on hook. YO hook. Pull yarn through first 2 loops on hook. YO hook. repeat last step until 2 loops remain on hook. Pull yarn through remaining 2 loops on hook.
flo = front loop only
foll = follow(s)(ing)
FO = finish off
fpdc = front post double crochet
hdc = half double crochet: Yarn over hook. Insert hook in the next stitch to be worked. YO hook. Pull yarn through stitch. YO hook. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook (one half double crochet made).
inc = increase(ing)
pat = pattern
prev = previous
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat
RS = right side
sc = single crochet: Insert hook in stitch. Yarn over hook. Pull yarn through stitch. YO hook. Pull yarn through 2 loops on hook (one single crochet made).
sk st = skip stitch: Move past the next stitch without working it.
sl st = slip stitch: Slip crochet hook into stitch, YO, draw loop through stitch and through loop on hook.
sp = space: The area left by a chain of stitches or an opening between two worked stitches.
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
tr = treble crochet: Yarn over twice, insert hook in the next stitch to be worked, YO, draw yarn through stitch—3 loops on hook, YO, draw through first 2 loops on hook, YO, draw through first 2 loops on hook, YO, draw through rem 2 loops on hook.
Tsc = Tunisian single crochet
WS = wrong side
YO = yarn over: Wrap yarn around hook or needle
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