Knitting Abbreviations Cheat Sheet
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Confused by knitting pattern abbreviations? Use this handy cheat sheet as a quick reference while you knit!
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BO | Bind off (cast off) |
| CC | Contrast colour |
| CO | Cast on |
| dec | Decrease |
| dpn | Double-pointed needle(s) |
| inc | Increase |
| k | Knit |
| k2tog | Knit 2 stitches together (decrease) |
| kfb | Knit into front and back of stitch (increase) |
| kwise | Knitwise |
| LH | Left-hand |
| m | Marker |
| M1 | Make 1 stitch (increase) |
| M1L | Make 1 left-leaning stitch |
| M1R | Make 1 right-leaning stitch |
| MC | Main colour |
| p | Purl |
| p2tog | Purl 2 stitches together (decrease) |
| pfb | Purl into front and back of stitch (increase) |
| pm | Place marker |
| psso | Pass slipped stitch over |
| pwise | Purlwise |
| rem | Remaining |
| rep | Repeat |
| RH | Right-hand |
| rnd(s) | Round(s) |
| RS | Right side |
| sl | Slip stitch |
| sm | Slip marker |
| ssk | Slip, slip, knit (decrease) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| tbl | Through the back loop |
| tog | Together |
| WS | Wrong side |
| wyib | With yarn in back |
| wyif | With yarn in front |
| yo | Yarn over |
See also: Knitting Needle Size Chart | Yarn Weight Guide
This cheat sheet is provided for general reference purposes only. Abbreviations may vary between patterns and publishers. Always refer to your pattern's abbreviation key when available. AvocadoStitches is not responsible for any errors or discrepancies in this guide.