What does KL mean in knitting?

Knit Long (KL)

What does KS mean in knitting?

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

What is K2 in knitting?

These letters are usually followed by a number that tells you how many stitches to work – so K2 means "knit two stitches".

What does PL mean in knitting?

Purl Long (PL)

What does WS mean in knitting terms?

Wrong-side = tail on the left

This time, the tail of your work will fall on the left-hand side of your work. When knitting in stocking stitch, this is what the wrong-side of your work will look like. If your pattern tells you to end on a WS row, your final row would start with the tail on the left-hand side.

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What does SLP mean in knitting?

Slipping Purl-wise (slp):

Slipping a stitch purl-wise means that you're slipping the stitch from your left hand (LH) needle to your right hand (RH) needle by inserting your needle into the stitch as if to purl and slipping it onto your RH needle from your LH needle.

What does ending with a WS row mean?

When your pattern tells you to end on a wrong side row it means that the last row you knit is the one on the wrong side (hidden side) of your project. So if you are knitting in stocking stitch (stockinette) the last row you work is a purl row so that you are ready to knit the next row.

What stitch is k2 p2?

2x2 Rib Stitch

Cast On: number of stitches divisible by 4. Row 1 (RS): (k2, p2) till the end of the row. Row 2 (WS): (k2, p2) till the end of the row. Repeat these two rows.

What does k2 K2Tog mean?

A basic stitch in knitting, K2Tog (or knit two together) means exactly what it sounds like: knit two stitches together. It's used often in knitting patterns and is one of the most common ways to decrease the number of stitches on your needle.

What does knit left loop mean?

The Knit Left Loop increase (KLL) is a practically invisible increase is perfect for making symmetrical increases in adjacent stitches. Also known as the raised increase or lifted increase, it is the exact opposite of the knit right loop increase (KRL).

What does KB mean in knitting?

k-b: Knit through the back loop, or knit below. k tbl: Knit one through the back loop. kfb: Knit into the front and back of a stitch, an increase.

What is 2x2 rib knit fabric?

Rib Knit Characteristics

If a fabric is listed as a 2x2 rib knit, that means that two stitches were knitted and then two stitches were purled to achieve ribs that are the same width as the “valleys” between the ribs. Rib knits can also have a 1x1 pattern where one stitch is knitted and then one is purled.

Is cast on row right side or wrong side?

You are looking at what is generally considered the “right side” of the cast on. When you turn needle to put it in your left hand in preparation to work the first row, the purl side of the cast on is facing you. It's usually considered the “wrong side” of the cast on.

What does S1 k1 PSSO mean?

S1, k1, psso means slip one, knit one, pass the slipped stitch over. It's worked like this: slip one stitch as if to purl, then knit the next stitch like normal. Using your left-hand needle, lift the slipped stitch up and over the stitch you just knit, right off the needle.

Is it best to slip first stitch in knitting?

Slipping the first stitch of every row is a very good thing to do in some circumstances. The short answer is: do it only if the pattern tells you to do it. (If you're pressed for time you can stop reading now.)