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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents

Beginnings

CO – Cast On

Long-Tail Cast-On

Backwards Loop Cast-On

Knit and Purl

K – Knit

American

Continental

P – Purl

American

Continental

Recognizing a Knit and Purl Stitch

Knitting Terms and Abbreviations

Pattern Stitches

St st – Stockinette Stitch

Garter st – Garter Stitch

1x1 Rib – K1, P1 Rib

tbl – Through the Back Loop

Decreases

K2tog – Knit 2 Together

SSK – Slip, Slip, Knit

SKP – Slip, Knit, Pass

S2KP/CDD – Slip 2, Knit, Pass/Centered Double Decrease

P2tog – Purl 2 Together

K2togtbl – Knit 2 Together Through the Back Loops

Increases

YO – Yarn Over

KFB – Knit Front and Back

PFB – Purl Front and Back

M1/M1L – Make One/Make One Left

M1R – Make One Right

Finishing Techniques

BO – Bind Off

Weave In Ends

Block

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BeginningsBeginningsBeginningsBeginnings

CO Cast on. In order to start knitting, you must have stitches on your needle. A

good cast-on is sturdy and stretchy.

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Long-Tail Cast-On

Use this cast-on to begin every project, unless the directions specify otherwise.

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Backwards Loop Cast-On

Use this cast-on when you have accidentally run out of tail at the end of your

long-tail cast-on, or when you are required to cast-on at a midpoint in your

knitting (like on a buttonhole). This is also called the Child’s Cast-On or Thumb

Cast-On, and you can teach it to your young friends or anyone just starting to

knit - they will pick it up easily.




Knit and PurlKnit and PurlKnit and PurlKnit and Purl These two stitches are the basics stitches of knitting. Fun fact: Each stitch is the

exact opposite of the other. So it’s really just one stitch, seen from either side.

K Knit.


The Knit Stitch, American Style. In this style (most common for beginners), the

yarn is tensioned in the right hand.





The Knit Stitch, Continental Style (also called European style). In this style, the

yarn is tensioned in the left hand.




P Purl.


The Purl Stitch, American Style.





The Purl Stitch, Continental Style. In the following videos, all techniques will be

demonstrated both American- and Continental-style, one after the other.





Recognizing a Knit Stitch and a Purl Stitch.

The hallmark of a knit stitch is that it looks like a “V” (I like to think of a V-neck

sweater).

The hallmark of a purl stitch is that is it looks like a horizontal line “--” (I like to think

of a turtleneck sweater). This is called the “purl bump.”




Word AbbreviationsWord AbbreviationsWord AbbreviationsWord Abbreviations Let’s take a time-out from videos and techniques to introduce the abbreviated

words you will find in a pattern. Just look up the abbreviation, substitute the full

definition, and the entire mass of gobbledygook will now make perfect sense.

Abbreviations St/Sts Stitch/Stitches

RS Right Side - as in the side that faces outward when you’re done

WS Wrong Side - the inside of the garment

MC Main Color - will be designated in the pattern, or you will choose

one yourself

CC Contrasting Color

Cont Continue

[As] Foll [As] Follows, or Following. Often used with Cont., as in “Cont. as foll:”

Rnd(s) Round(s) - one row of round knitting

Rem Remain/Remaining. As in “26 sts rem.” Helps keep you on track.

Rep Repeat.

Knitting Terms Break Yarn Cut yarn. I don’t know why they call it breaking, although it is a good

reminder that it is an option when you don’t have any scissors.

Always leave a six-inch tail for weaving in. If you’re not sure how long

six inches is, just measure a few times.

Turn Turn your work around so that the other side is facing you.

Sometimes, you will be instructed to turn your work even when you

are not at the end of a row. That’s okay - it’s all part of the plan.

In Pattern According to the same pattern you’ve just been doing.

Work Even Continue in the same stitch pattern without adding or subtracting

any stitches.

( ) Refers to whatever is in the parenthesis as a discrete group. As in

“(K1, P2) 5 times.”

Rep From * Repeat from *, a way of explaining what part of the pattern to go

back to. As in “K5, *(P2, K5), rep from * to end.”

Across To the end of the row/round.

To End To the end of the row/round. Return to Table of Contents



Pattern StitchesPattern StitchesPattern StitchesPattern Stitches


St st Stockinette stitch (also called Stocking stitch). The fabric created when you

knit on the RS and purl on the WS. Stockinette stitch fabric is the basis of most

knitted garments. It tends to curl in on itself when it doesn’t have a border that

lies flat. The reverse side of Stockinette stitch is called Reverse Stockinette st.





Garter St Garter stitch. The fabric created when you knit on both the RS and the

WS. Garter stitch is reversible and lies flat, but is bulkier than Stockinette stitch.





1x1 rib/K1P1 rib A stretchy fabric created by repeating the pattern (K1, P1)

across a row. Ribbing is stretchy and does not curl, and is used for cuffs and

necklines. Ribbing can be any repeated combination of knit and purl stitches,

such as: 2x2 rib, K2P1 rib, K3P5 rib, etc. To work in ribbing, you must knit all the knit

stitches and purl all the purl stitches for as long as you want to maintain the

pattern.





tbl Through the Back Loop. As in Ktbl (knit through the back loop) and Ptbl (purl

through the back loop). Knitting or purling through the back loop of a stitch

creates a twisted stitch that is tighter than a normal knit or purl stitch. It can be

used functionally as well as decoratively.




DecreasesDecreasesDecreasesDecreases Decreasing simply means reducing the number of stitches on your needle. Here

are some common ways to do it, and their abbreviations.


K2tog Knit 2 Together. This decreases the number of stitches on the needle by

one (as do all decreases unless noted otherwise), and leans to the right (a right-

leaning decrease).





SSK Slip, Slip, Knit. This makes a left-leaning decrease.





SKP Slip, Knit, Pass (also known verbosely as SKPSSO - slip, knit, pass slipped stich

over). Another left-leaning decrease, it is almost identical to the SSK.





S2KP/CDD Slip 2, Knit, Pass/Centered Double Decrease. This reduces the number

of stitches by two and is neatly centered (no leaning at all)! One of my favorites.





P2tog Purl 2 Together. Identical to the K2tog, only it’s used on the purl side

(usually the WS) of the fabric.





K2tog tbl Knit 2 Together Through the Back Loops. An easy way to do a left-

leaning decrease, this technique creates a twisted stitch, so only use it if that’s

what you want.




IncreasesIncreasesIncreasesIncreases Increasing simply means adding to the number of stitches on your needle. Here

are some common ways to do it, and their abbreviations.


YO Yarn Over. This simple increase makes a lacy-looking hole in your work. Only

use it if you want a hole. Not incidentally, the YO, in combination with a K2tog, is

the basis of all lace patterns.





KFB Knit Front and Back. This is another easy increase, but it is not invisible, as it

leaves a horizontal purl bump under the increased stitch.





PFB Purl Front and Back. The purl bump is disguised when using this increase on

the purl side.





M1/M1L Make One/Make One Left. The Make One increase is almost invisible.

The increased stitch looks like it leans to the left. When a pattern calls for a M1, it

means M1L.





M1R Make One Right. Similar to the M1L, this increase leans to the right.




FinishingFinishingFinishingFinishing Finishing your work is so exciting! Here’s how to make each project look its best.


BO Bind off. In order to wear or enjoy your project, you must take the stitches off

the needle. Use this bind-off to finish every project, unless the directions specify

otherwise.





Weave In Ends. This doesn’t have to suck. But it does have to be done. Why?

Knots come undone (usually in obvious and inconvenient places) - weaving

doesn’t. Make sure you leave at least a six-inch tail when you cut your yarn

(although in this video I will show you what to do in an emergency if your tail is

too short).





Block. Even if your pattern doesn’t tell you to block your project, you should!

Watch the video to see how and why.



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