Knitting terms

New to knitting or need a quick reminder of a knitting term? You've come to the right place! Here's our guide to the common knitting abbreviations you'll find in our patterns.

Not sure what abbreviations mean in the knit patterns? Check out our handy glossary of knit abbreviations table to help you understand the patterns easily!

approx = approximately beg = begin(s)(ning) bet = between BO = bind off bpdc = Back Post double crochet btwn = between care washing cleaning CC = contrasting color ch(s) = chai

The only glossary of knitting terms and techniques you'll ever need. Over 100 abbreviations explained + tutorials for each.

Knitted lace incorporates two simple knitting techniques: a yarn over (an increase that makes a small hole) and a decrease. ​The basic lace stitches are knit, purl, yarn over, knit 2 together and slip

Learning knitting is so much more than just learning a new skill. You practically have to learn a new language! And between the countless abbreviations, bizarre slang, and unfamiliar terms, it can seem like a daunting process for knitting newbies! We took to the AllFreeKnitting Facebook page to ask our experienced readers what terms they think all knitters should know! Below are what these knitting experts say are the most important knitting terms that all knitters should know. We have also…

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