What does KP mean in knitting?

Knit and Purl (kp)

Bring the yarn forward between the needles, purl into the same stitch and drop it off the left needle.

What does K and P 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".

What is KPK in knitting?

Knit, Purl, Knit in 1 (Kpk in 1)

Wrap the yarn around and pull it through - but don't drop the stitch from the left hand needle. 3. Bring the yarn to the front.

What does m3 mean in knitting?

Let's begin! This is a very easy stitch to work: you have to work the stitch three consecutive times: the first one by knitting the stitch, the second one by working a twist knit stitch, and finally, by knitting the stitch once more, as you usually do.

What happens if you purl every row?

If you purl every row then you'll end up with garter stitch. If this sounds crazy, think about it: Traditionally, garter stitch is done by knitting every row. A purl stitch is also a knit stitch.

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What is knit one row purl one row called?

To knit stockinette stitch (abbreviated St st), you alternate a knit row with a purl row.

What is knit one purl one called?

Single rib is a stretchy piece of knitting often used for cuffs and hems. To make single rib you will knit one stitch, then purl the next stitch, and repeat to the end of the row.

How do you do a centered double decrease?

The CDD (centered double decrease) is a basic decrease that you should know how to perform. It's used in A TON of knitting patterns – raglans and lace knitting are just two examples. The basics are simple – this stitch decreases by two stitches – one on either side of the center stitch.

How do you knit CSD?

First, work a left-leaning decrease over two stitches, similar to an , but you slip both stitches knitwise… Slip one knitwise. Slip a second stitch knitwise. Insert the left needle into the front of both slipped stitches, knit together.

What is central double decrease?

Posted on August 24, 2010. A central double decrease works three stitches together resulting in one stitch that lies vertical with no lean. This stitch is often used at the base of v-neck openings. A central double decrease is also found in many beautiful lace patterns.

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 K1 P2?

Broken Rib knitting stitch pattern (in the round)

1º round: * K1, P2*. Repeat from * to *, to the end. 2º round: *K2, P1*. Repeat from * to *, to the end.

What does K2 mean 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 STS mean in knitting?

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

What is the easiest thing to knit?

What does WS stand for in knitting?

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.

What is all purl stitch called?

You can create garter stitch by purling every row, too.

What is it called when you alternate knit and purl?

Maybe you know that it's called garter stitch when you knit every stitch of every row, and that it's called stockinette stitch when you alternate between rows of knit stitches and rows of purl stitches. You are ready to take on a new challenge: Changing from knit to purl within a row!

What does p1 k1 p1 mean?

This means to purl 1, knit 1 two times (p1, k1, p1, k1), then to knit 2 together, and then to repeat that whole thing two more times. So the entire instruction is.. (p1, k1, p1, k1), knit 2 together. (p1, k1, p1, k1), knit 2 together.

What is moss stitch?

Moss stitch is a beginner-friendly crochet stitch made from an alternating pattern of chain stitches and single crochet. It's very easy to work, and the perfect stitch to learn after you've masted the basic crochet stitches.