Knit and Crochet
rep: repeat
beg: beginning
CC: contrasting color
cn: cable needle
cont: continue
dec: decrease
dpn: double pointed needles
est: established
inc: increase
K: knit
KSP: Knit 1, then slip stitch back to left
hand needle, lift 2nd stitch on left hand
needle back over returned stitch and
replace returned stitch on RH needle (1
stitch decreased).
K2SP: Knit 2 together, then slip stitch
back to left hand needle, lift second stitch
on left hand needle back over returned
stitch and replace returned stitch on right
hand needle (2 stitches decreased).
LH: left hand
lp(s): loop(s)
LT2 (Left Twist): Skip 1 stitch, knit
second stitch through back loop, then knit
both stitches together through back loop
MC: main color
M1k: Pick up horizontal strand between
stitch just worked and next stitch, place on
left hand needle, knit this stitch (1 stitch
increased).
M1p: Pick up horizontal strand between
stitch just worked and next stitch, place on
left hand needle, purl this stitch (1 stitch
increased).
p: purl
pat(s): pattern(s)
pm: place marker
psso: pass slip stitch over knit stitch
p2sso: pass 2 slip stitches over knit stitch
rem: remaining
RH: right hand
rnd(s): round(s)
RS: right side
RT2 (Right Twist): Knit 2 stitches
together, leaving them on the left hand
needle, then knit the first stitch again
slipping both stitches to the right hand
needle.
SKP: slip 1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over
sl: slip
SSK: Slip 2 stitches knitwise, insert point
of left hand needle through fronts of these
2 stitches and knit 2 together.
st(s): stitch(es)
TBL: through back loop(s)
tog: together
WS: wrong side
wyib: with yarn in back
wyif: with yarn in front
yo: yarn over
end on WS: end having just completed a
Wrong Side row.
end on RS: end having just completed a
Right Side row
STOCKINETTE ST (St st): Knit 1 row,
purl 1 row alternately when working on
straight needles. Knit EVERY round when
working on a circular needle.
GARTER ST: Knit EVERY row when
working on straight needles. Knit 1 round,
purl 1 round when working on a circular
needle.
Crochet
bphdc (back post half double
crochet): Yarn over, insert hook from back
to front to back around post of half double
crochet one row below, yarn over, draw up
a loop, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops
on hook (this is worked on even # or wrong hook (this is worked on odd # or right side
side rows) rows)
bptr (back post triple): Yarn over twice, fptr (front post triple): Yarn over twice,
inserthook from back to front around post insert hook from front to back around post
of stitch on previous row and pull up a of stitch on previous row and pull up a
loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops
on hook) 3 times. on hook) 3 times.
hdc: half double crochet
ch: chain
hdctbl: Half double crochet worked in the
dc: double crochet
back loop
fphdc (front post half double crochet):
hdctfl: Half double crochet worked in the
Yarn over, insert hook from front to back
front loop
to front around post of half double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
one row below, yarn over, draw up a loop,
sp: space
yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on
tr: treble

GAUGE: In order to ensure correct finished measurements, accurate stitch and row gauges
must be achieved.

TO CHECK GAUGE: Cast on at least 20 stitches, using the yarn and needles specified in
the instructions. Work pattern for 3". Bind off all stitches. Using a ruler as a guide, count
the number of stitches and rows over 2". (Do not include selvage stitches or cast on and
bind off rows) Divide by 2. If this number is MORE than given in the instructions, try a size
larger needle and again check your gauge. If the number is LESS than given in the
instructions, try a size smaller and check your gauge. The needle size you use does not
matter as long as the stitch and row gauge is accurate.

BINDING OFF ACROSS CABLES: To decrease when binding off across the top of a
cable, knit 2 together then bind off this stitch - this counts as 2 stitches bound off. This is
done to keep the cable from flaring out on the bind-off row and helps keep the shoulders
and neck from stretching.

STEAM: Lay the piece Wrong Side down on a padded surface and cover with a pressing
cloth. Press lightly with a steam iron. Set iron down carefully, do not drag as this will
stretch piece. This method will allow you to manipulate fabric and achieve greater length or
width if desired. It will also set stitches and even out stitch quality for a more professional
look.

STEAM LIGHTLY: Lay the piece Wrong Side down on a padded surface and move steam
iron slowly back and forth 1" above piece. Do not allow iron to touch knitted fabric. Steam
will allow knitted fabric to blossom. Selvages and ribbings will lay flat. This method may
not allow you to block pieces larger or smaller.

TIPS FOR WORKING WITH LARGE NEEDLES:When working with large needles
and gauges, it is very important that you knit a swatch at least 6" square to check both stitch
and row gauge, then adjust needle size if necessary. You should also check gauges
periodically as you knit as they may vary. With large gauges, even a small discrepancy can
make a big difference in the size of your finished garment. When finishing, sew through 1/2
of each edge stitch to keep seams narrow. Seams may be sewn with thinner yarn in a
matching color, if desired, for a neater appearance.
Skill Levels for Knitting
EASY: Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and
simple shaping and finishing. Can include items knit back and forth or in the round.
Projects named "My First" use knit and purl stitches only and have minimal shaping.
INTERMEDIATE: Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace,
simple fair isle, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and shaping multiple edges at once
and with moderate level finishing.
EXPERIENCED: Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows,
more intricate intarsia, complex cables, complex lace patterns, and numerous color changes.

Skill Levels for Crochet

EASY: Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color
changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
INTERMEDIATE: Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or
color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing.
EXPERIENCED: Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, such as
non-repeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping
and refined finishing.