Abbreviation
Symbol
Definition
C6F
Cable 6 front: slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle
C6B
Cable 6 back: slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle
C8B
Cable 8 back: slip next 4 sts to cable needle and hold in back of work, K4, then K4 from cable needle
K
Knit (regardless of whether it is a right side, or wrong side row)
P
Purl (regardless of whether it is a right side, or wrong side row)
K2tog
Knit 2 together
SSK or Sl 1, K1, PSSO
Slip, Slip, Knit: Slip next st from left hand needle to right hand needle knitways. Slip next st the same way. Return both sts to left hand needle in their new twisted positions and k2tog or Slip 1, Knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
K3tog
Knit 3 together
Sl 1, K2tog, PSSO
Slip 1, Knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over
Sl 2, K1, PSSO
Slip 2 together, K1, pass slipped stitches over
P2tog
Purl 2 together(a reverse plain knitting stitch, often combined with a plain stitch to create a ribbed effect.)
Sl 1
Slip 1
YO
Yarn Over
(YO) twice
Double Yarn Over
(YO) three
Triple Yarn Over 1
times no abbreviation
Drop the next st off the needle (Commonly the 2nd loop of a double yarn over that was worked on the previous row)
no abbreviation
No stitch. Ignore this square and knit the next stitch as the next square in the chart. This symbol is used so that stitches in the chart match up properly, so the relationships between stitches on different rows can be seen. When knitting just ignore it and work your next stitch as the next square in the chart.
Symbol Knitting 2
English
symbol(s)
knit stitch (ks) Hold the needle with the cast on stitches in the left hand. With the yarn at the back of work, insert the right -hand needle from left to right through the front of the first stitch on left-hand needle. Wind the yarn from left to right over the point of the right-hand needle. Draw the yarn back through the stitch, thus forming a loop in the right-hand needle. Slip the original stitch off the left-hand needle. twisted or crossed knit stitch (tk) Insert right-hand needle in the back loop of the left-hand needle and knit a stitch. Slip the stitch off the left-hand needle. purl stitch (ps) With the yarn at the front of the work insert the right-hand needle from right to left through the front of the first stitch on the left-hand needle. Wind the yarn from right to left over the point of the right -hand needle. Draw a loop through onto the right-hand needle. Slip the stitch off the left-hand needle.
twisted or crossed purl stitch (pk) With the yarn at the front of the work insert the right-hand needle in the back loop of the left-hand one. Wind the yarn and draw a loop through on to the right-hand needle. Slip the stitch off the left-hand needle.
yarn over (yo) An extra stitch can also be made with a loop between two stitches which is knitted or purled on subsequent rows. This form a hole which can be used as a decorative feature. yo between two knit stitches: Bring the yarn forward as if to purl a stitch, then taking the yarn over the top of the needle knit the next stitch. you between two purl stitches: Take the yarn over the top of the needle, then between the two needles to the front again before purling the next stitch. yarn over twice in next round work: purl or twisted knit first yo knit second yo yarn over twice 3
in next round: knit first yo, slip second yo yarn over 3 times (triply, thrice) then work 5 stitches in next round into triple yo: (knit 1, purl 1) alternating
yarn over 4 times then work 9 stitches in next round into quad yo: (knit 1, purl 1) alternating knit two stitches together (k2tog) Insert the right-hand needle from left to right thorough two stitches instead of one, then knit them together as one stitch. This is called knit two together.
knit three stitches together (k3tog)
knit four stitches together (k4tog)
knit four stitches together this way: Slip 2 twisted stitches, knit next 2 sts tog, and pass the slipped ones over.
purl two stitches together (p2tog)
purl threee stitches together (p3tog)
slip stitch knitwise You can slip a stitch knitwise where the right-hand needle is inserted as if to knit. In this case the slip stitch becomes twisted. Occasionally twisted slip stitches can become a feature of the stitch pattern.
slip stitch purlwise
sl1, k1, psso (decreasing) Slip one stitch then knit the next one and pass the slipped stitch over.
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sl1, k2tog, psso (decreasing) Slip one stitch then knit the next two together and pass the slipped stitch over.
slip as many stitches as arrow shows to previous needle (right needle)
slip as many stitches as arrow shows to next needle (left needle)
work into stitch: twisted knit stitch 1 and knit 1
work in stitch 4 stitches like: alternating knit 1 and purl 1 cross stitches slip 1 stitch, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitch over, knit 1 stitch into slipped stitch
slip 2 stitches together as if to knit, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitches over
selvedge stitch
not relevant, only to show meaning of pattern and chart
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Loop Cast-on Put on the working yarn on your right forefinger.
Turn inside your hand and hook the yarn with the left needle as the illustration.
After the loop was made, pull off the finger.
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A loop-cast-on-stitch was made. Repeat it until you required. This stitches tend to loosen when you knit on them.So, you had better keep tight the loops.
Strand Increase There are two method of 'Strand Increase'. Usually, you can use each of them you prefer. In some case, you need to use the both method distinctly in a same project.
Strand Increase(1) With the left needle, hook up the strand between the stitches,from back to front.
Insert the right needle in the strand on the left needle, like the blue arrow, and knit one stitch on it.
The strand is twisted and it makes a new extra stitch.
Strand Increase(2) With the left needle, hook up the strand between the stitches,from front to back.
Insert the right needle in the strand on the left needle, like the blue arrow, and knit one stitch on it.
The strand is twisted and it makes a new extra stitch.
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Left Increase With the left needle, pick up the stitch-two-row-below of the stitch on the right needle.
Insert the right needle into the back loop, and knit on it.
One stitch(res stitch) is increased.
Right Increase Right Increase With the right needle, pick up the stitch below of the stitch on the left needle.
Slip the stitch to the left needle.
Knit on the needle.
Knit on the next stitch.
The red stitch is increased.
Yarn Over Yarn Over
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Hook the working yarn with the right needle.
Knit on the next stitch.
The red stitch is a yarn-over.
Over Increase Over Increase Knit.
While keeping the stitch on the left needle, hook the working yarn on the right needle.
Knit on the same stitch.
Three stitches stand on the stitch. This increases 2 stitches at a time.
Stitch Over Stitch Over There are many stitch-over. Here describes one example of them.
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Insert the right needle into the stitch which to go over. And move the stitch like the blue arrow.
The stitch go over the right-two- stitches, and results one stitch to decrease. If you knit on the 2 stitches be over, it's represented as .
Together (Knit 2 stitches together) Together(Knit 2 stiches together) Insert the right needle 2 stitches as if they are one stitch.
The left stitch wrap over the right stitch. It cause one stitch decreasing.
Slip, Knit, Pass Over Slip, Knit, Pass Over Insert the right needle into the stitch knitwise, slip the stitch to the right needle.
Knit on the next stitch.
Insert the left needle into the slipped stitch on the right needle.
Pass over the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch.
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The right stitch wraps over the left stitch.
Close SKPO but purling version Close SKPO but purling version Insert the right needle into the 2 stitches from back. Slip 2 stitches to the right needle.
The slipped stitches are twisted. So Slip back the stitch to the left needle to untwist.
Do same the second stitch.
Insert the right needle purlwise into the two stitches and purl.
The right stitch wraps over the left stitch.
Double Vertical Decrease Double Vertical Decrease Insert the right needle knitwise and slip the two stitches together. <>
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Insert the left needle into the stitches be slipped.
Pass over the two stitches together.
One stitch stands on the 3 stitches. The middle stitch is on the near side.
Double Right-slanting Decrease Double Right-slanting Decrease Insert the right needle knitwise into the 3 stitches, knit together.
One stitch stands on the 3 stitches. The left stitch is on the near side.
Double Left-slanting Decrease Double Left-slanting Decrease Insert the right needle knitwise, and slip the stitch to the right needle.
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Knit 2 stitch together.
Insert the left needle into the slipped stitch.
Pass the stitch over the two stitches.
One stitch stands on the 3 stitches. The right stitch is on the near side.
2-st Left Cross 2-st Left Cross
Insert the right needle into the second stitch, while holding the first stitch with your left finger. Carry the needle right of the first stitch on the left needle.
Knit.
Knit on the first stitch.
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Pull the left needle out of the second stitch.
The left stitch cross over the right stitch.
2-st Right Cross 2-st Right Cross Put the left needle behind the first stitch(green), Insert it into the second stitch knitwise.
The picture is a top view. Push the right needle away, and knit to right of the first stitch.
Knit on the first stitch.
Pull the left needle out of the stitch.
The right stitch cross over the left stitch.
Left Stitch Pass through Right Stitch Left Stitch Pass Through Right Stitch
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Insert the right needle knitwise, and slip the stitch to the right needle.
Do the next stitch as same.
Insert the left needle into the first(green) stitch.
Pass the stitch over the second stitch(red).
Insert the left needle into the second(red) stitch.
Knit on the second(red) stitch.
Insert the right needle into the first(green) stitch and knit on it.
The left stitch pass through the right stitch.
Right Stitch Pass through Left Stitch Right Stitch Pass Through Left Stitch
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Insert the right needle into the second stitch, while holding the first stitch with your left finger. Carry the needle right of the first stitch on the left needle.
Knit on the second(red) stitch.
Hook the first(green) stitch with the left needle, and drag through the second(red) stitch.
Knit on the first(green) stitch.
The right stitch pass through the left stitch.
Twist Stitch Twist Stitch Insert the right needle purlwise.
Knit.
The stitch(red) is twisted.
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Slip Stitch Slip Stitch The figure left represents the described slip stitch below. ->W means wrong side. You purl on the wrong side. After turning (->R), make a slip stitch on the right side.
Keep the working yarn back, slip the first stitch to right needle.
The red stitch means a slip stitch.
Slip Stitch (Purl wise) Slip Stitch(Purlwise) The figure left represents the described slip stitch below. ->W means wrong side. You purl on the wrong side. After turning (->R), make a slip stitch on the right side.
Keep the working yarn in front of the needles, slip the first stitch to the right needle.
The red stitch means a slip stitch(purlwise).
Knit Stitch in Row Below Knit Stitch in Row Below There are several variations of 'Knit Stitch in Row Below'. The figure left represents the describing 'Knit Stitch in Row Below' below.
Insert the right needle into the stitch(green) below the first stitch on the left needle.
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Pull the left needle out of the first(red) stitch.
The above stitch(red) is un-looped and is over the below stitch(green). <>
Twist Knit Stitch in Row Below Twist Knit Stitch in Row Below There are several variations of 'Twist Knit Stitch in Row Below'. The figure left represents the describing 'Twist Knit Stitch in Row Below' below.
Insert the right needle into the stitch(green) below the first stitch on the left needle, and pull the left needle out of the stitch.
Hook the strand by the left needle.
The above stitch(red) is un-looped and is over the stitch(green) The above stitch(red) is un-looped and is over the below stitch(green). . Slip the stitch to the right needle.
Insert the left needle through the stitches together.
Knit the stitches together.
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The above stitch(red) is un-looped and is over the stitch(green) The above stitch(red) is un-looped and is over the twist stitch(green) below. .
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