What does DEC D mean in knitting?
slip 2 stitches as if to knit, pass the stitches to the left needle, knit both stitches together through the back loop; 1 st dec’d. sssk. slip 3 stitches as if to knit, pass the stitches to the left needle, knit all 3 stitches together through the back loop; 2 sts dec’d.
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 are the abbreviations for knitting?
Knitting Abbreviations Explained
| Knitting Abbreviation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| kb | knit stitch in row below English or Continental (Infrequently used for knit through the back loop; see K tbl) |
| kll | knit left loop. An increase |
| krl | knit right loop. An increase |
| kwise | knitwise. Insert right needle into the stitch as if to knit it |
What does rib 2 together mean?
HELP. suzeeq August 23, 2016, 3:50pm #2. That just means work 6 stitches in your rib pattern, then do the next 2sts together in whatever stitch comes nets. So if you’re at the beginning of the row – k2 p2, k2, p2tog, then k2 after that.
What does M stand for in knitting?
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| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| m | marker |
| M1 or M1K | make one stitch knitwise; single knit increase |
| M1R | make one right; single right-leaning knit increase |
| M1L | make one left; single left-leaning knit increase |
What does ending on a purl row mean?
When a pattern says to ‘end on’ something it’s the last thing worked. To end on P row means you’ve just worked it.
What does NB stand for in knitting?
MC/SC: main/second colour. NB: st + its yarn over counts as one, so knit together next 3 loops (or 2sts) P purl stitch.
What does rib 5 mean in knitting?
Rib 5. Row 9: Knit.] This means that you will rib for 5 rows. In other words, k1, p1, k1, etc. until the end of the row.