KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS

If you are a beginner at knitting, you need to know a few knitting terms, and knitting abbreviations. Don't worry, after a little while, you won't need to refer to any sort of chart, you'll know them off by heart. Most magazines or books will have a key explaining these abbreviations, but below is a helpful reference list.

beg = begin
BO = bind off
CC = contrasting color
CO = cast on, cast off
cm = centimeter
cn = cable needle
cont = continue
dec = decrease
dpn = double pointed needles
inc = increase
k or K = knit
k1, s1, psso = knit one, slip one, pass slipped stitch over
k2tog = knit 2 together
k2tog tbl = knit 2 together through back loop
MC = main color
M1 = make one
p or P = purl
p2tog = purl 2 together
p2tog tbl = purl 2 together through back loop
pat = pattern
pm = place marker
psso = pass slip stitch over
 		rem = remaining
rep = repeat
RS = right side
rnd = round
SSK = slip 1, slip 1, knit two together
sl = slip
sl 1, k1, psso = slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped st over
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = stockinette stitch, stocking stitch
tbl = through back loop(s)
tog = together
WS = wrong side
wyib = with yarn in back
wyif = with yarn in front
yfon = yarn forward over needle
yfrn = yarn forward and round needle
yo = yarn over
yon = yarn over needle
yrn = yarn round needle
* = repeat instructions following or between asterisk as indicated
[   ] = repeat instructions inside brackets as indicated



I hope you will find these knitting terms, and knitting abbreviations helpful in
creating your first project!



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