What is Knitwise 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 s1 Knitwise mean?

The knitting term sl1 stands for “slip one”. It means passing a stitch from the left needle over to the right needle without knitting it. This can be done without twisting the stitch or adding a twist.

How do you slip stitch Purlwise in knitting?

To slip a stitch purlwise, you insert your needle into the next stitch as if to purl, and just slide it from your left needle to your right needle. To slip a stitch knitwise, insert your needle as if to knit, and then slip that from your left needle to your right needle.

What does S1 k1 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.

What does YBK mean in knitting?

ybk is an abbreviation for yarn back. When you see this instruction, you will want to bring your working yarn from the front of the work to the back, making sure that it passes under the needle tips.

What do Knitwise and Purlwise Mean in Knitting and Why it Matters

What does Ppso mean in knitting?

Pass Slipped Stitch Over (PSSO)

What is moss stitch?

Moss stitch, along with its cousin the seed stitch, is a classic textured knitting stitch. It's made by alternating knits and purls every stitch and changing their location after two rows. This stitch produces an almost shifted ribbing or tiny basketweave patterned fabric.

What is s2p in knitting?

Slip 2, Knit 2, Pass Slipped Stitches Over (S2KP)

What is a S1 stitch?

S1 is a knitting abbreviation for "slip stitch," which means to pass the next stitch over to the opposite needle without knitting or purling it. There are multiple places where a slip stitch can be useful, whether it be decreasing a hat or creating a nice even edge on a piece of work.

How do I get a neat edge when knitting the garter stitch?

To get a neat edge, on every row I knit to the last stitch, then slip the last stitch purl-wise with the yarn at the front of the work (abbreviated to "wyif").