Tips - Knitting Abbreviations
The Following Are Commonly Used Knitting Abbreviations:
alt | alternate | sl | slip |
beg | beginning | st(s) | stitch(es) |
cm | centimetres | stst | stocking stitch (1 row knit, 1 row purl) |
dec | decrease | ssk | slip, slip, knit |
fin(ing) | finish(ing) | tog | together |
inc | increase | tbl | through back of loops |
k | knit | yb | yarn back |
kb1 | knit into back of next stitch | yf | yarn foward |
p | purl | yfrn | yarn forward and round needle |
pb1 | purl into back of next stitch | yo | yarn over |
psso | pass slipped stitch over | yon | yarn over needle |
rep | repeat | yrn | yarn round needle |