What does 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". Similarly, sl st describes a slip stitch, whereas yarn-overs are denoted with yo.

What does P row mean in knitting?

Row 2 (WS): P. Rep row 1 - 2 to form a pattern. This means that you will knit all the stitches for the first row, and purl all the stitches for the second row. Every other odd-numbered row will then be knit and every even-numbered row purled to form the stitch pattern. Moss Stitch Example.

What is p1 in knitting?

So whether you see knit 1 purl 1 OR k1 p1 it means exactly the same thing. Knit 1 purl 1 means that the first stitch is knitted and the next stitch is purled. If you are new to knitting, you'll want to start here. Then, learn the knit stitch and the purl stitch.

Can I purl on both sides?

An Easy Increase Stitch

Much like knitting in the front and back (KFB) of a stitch, purling in the front and back (PFB) is a way to easily increase stitches. However, purling on both sides of the loop is not quite as intuitive as knitting in the front and back, though the technique is basically the same.

What stitch is Purl?

We can think of Purling as creating an inverted Knit stitch. When you insert your needle from the top of a loop and pull a new loop up and through the first stitch, you are purling. In your knitting, for each stitch, there is a Knit and Purl side. It's like the head and tail of a coin.

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

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.

What is it called when you knit one row and purl the next?

However, knitting one row, purling the next, and then repeating this process consecutively creates the most classic pattern of all, known as stockinette stitch.

What stitch is K1 P2?

Broken Rib knitting stitch pattern (in the round)

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

What is K2 P2 rib?

Also called 2/2 ribbing. Flat. Worked over a multiple of 4 plus 2 stitches. Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from *, end k2.

Is M1 the same as M1L?

An M1 increase is formed between two stitches, using the length of yarn, or 'bar', that runs between the two stitches where you want a new stitch. Patterns often don't specify which increase to use, just saying M1 rather than M1L (for left-leaning) or M1R (for right-leaning).