How do you read knitting materials?

How do I read a knitting pattern?

Charts for flat knitting are read in the same direction you would knit your work: starting from the bottom and reading from Right to Left (←) on RS rows (usually the odd-numbered rows) and from Left to Right (→) on WS rows (usually the even-numbered rows).

What does k2 p2 mean in knitting?

k means a knit stitch (passing through the previous loop from below) and p means a purl stitch (passing through the previous loop from above). Thus, "k2, p2", means "knit two stitches, purl two stitches".

How do you read yarn gauge in knitting?

What do numbers on yarn mean?

The first number is the size of each ply that makes up the yarn. The second number is how many plies the yarn has. So 3/2 is two plies of size three yarn and 5/2 is two plies of size five yarn. The number that describes the size is larger the thinner the yarn. So size 5 yarn is thinner than size 3 yarn.

How to read knitting patterns and follow written instructions [for beginners]

What does KS mean in knitting?

gram(s) inc. increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch. K. knit.

What does KL mean in knitting?

Knit Long (KL)

What does MDS stand for in knitting?

The abbreviation mds in knitting means make a double stitch (ds). Double stitches can be used instead of wraps to prevent holes from forming to the turning point when knitting short rows. In this case, the technique is called the german short row.

What does Kwise mean in knitting?

Knitwise and purlwise are often used to describe how you're going to insert needle into the next stitch loop. Knitwise means inserting your needle in the direction as if you're going to knit, purlwise means inserting your needle as if you're going to purl.

What does SLL mean in knitting?

Note: slipping 'knitwise' means that when you insert your RH needle into the stitch, insert it from front to back, as if to knit. This decrease is considered a left leaning decrease.

What does SKP mean in knitting?

skp is an abbreviation for slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over. To complete this technique, you must slip one stitch knitwise, knit the next stitch, then pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch and off of the needle. This is a single decrease and it slants to the left.

What does PUP mean in knitting?

The Pick Up and Knit stitch is another way to work an increase in your knitting.

What does STS mean in knitting?

Description. Stocking stitch (stst) is one of the most common of all the stitches used in a knitting pattern.

What does k0 mean in knitting?

In patterns that include various sizes, zeros are sometimes necessary. For example, k0 (0,1) means if you are making the smallest or middle size, you would do nothing, and if you are making the largest size, you would k1. TIPS & TECHNIQUES. Add a New Skein of Yarn.

What does C4L mean in knitting?

About this Stitch Pattern

The Cross Four Right uses the abbreviation C4L, the 4 standing for the four stitches involved in the completed cable. The L is for Left, indicating the direction of the twist of the finished cable. The cable is accomplished by crossing one stitch over three stitches.

What does DK mean in yarn?

DK (Double Knit) is a light yarn, for example of 50 grams. DK yarns are thinner than Aran yarns and are often used for projects that require lightweight yarns, such as a summer sweater, cap, accessories or children's clothing.