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Ever find patterns a little bit cryptic? (Don’t worry! You’re not alone.) Whether you’re new to the knitting game or just need a refresh, we’ve put together an encyclopedia of all those nifty abbreviations and what they mean so you won’t be left scratching your head.

Knitting Abbreviations Explained

Knitting Abbreviation

Explanation

"

inches

()

work instructions between parentheses as many times as directed

[]

work instructions between brackets as many times as directed

*

repeat instructions from the single asterix as directed

**

repeat instructions until double asterix as directed

alt

alternate

approx.

approximately

beg

begin(ning)

bet

between

BO

bind off (continental or English)

CA

colour A

CB

colour B

CC

contrasting colour

cdd

centered double decrease. sl2 tog, K1, pass the slipped stitches over (together) English or Continental

ch

chain (using crochet hook). Start with a slip knot.

cm

centimeters

cn

cable needle: short knitting needle, used as an aid in the twisting of a cable.

CO

cast on / off

cont

continue

cross

2 L 2 stitches to the left (to work a cable). Slip 2 stitches p­url wise onto a cable needle, let cable needle hang in front of work as you knit the next couple of stitches; then knit stitches off of cable needle.

cross

2 R 2 stitches to the right (to work a cable). slip 2 stitches purl ­wise onto a cable needle, let cable needle hang in back of work as you knit the next couple of stitches; then knit stitches off of cable needle.

dc

double crochet

dec(s)

decrease(s)

DK

Double Knitting weight yarn. Slightly finer than worsted weight.

dpn

aka dp double pointed needle(s). A short needle with points at both ends, used in sets or 4 or 5, for knitting in the round.

EON

end of needle

EOR

end of row

FC

front cross (when working a cable)

Rich table

First line

Second line

Third one

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