Knitting Terms, Symbols, & Abbreviations

A glossary of 277 common knitting terms, abbreviations, and techniques. Click on any term to see its full definition.

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TermAbbreviationChart Symbol(s)TutorialTags
Knitk, K, k1
knitting chart symbol for the Knit stitch (abbreviated as k, K, k1). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Knit stitch (abbreviated as k, K, k1). Variant 2
Video tutorial available
Purlp, P, p1
knitting chart symbol for the Purl stitch (abbreviated as p, P, p1). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Purl stitch (abbreviated as p, P, p1). Variant 2
Video tutorial available
Slipsl st, sl wyib, sl1p wyib, sl1 wyib, sl1 pwise wyib, sl wyb
knitting chart symbol for the Slip stitch (abbreviated as sl st, sl wyib, sl1p wyib, sl1 wyib, sl1 pwise wyib). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Slip stitch (abbreviated as sl st, sl wyib, sl1p wyib, sl1 wyib, sl1 pwise wyib). Variant 2
Slip with Yarn In Frontsl wyif, sl1p wyif, sl1 wyif, sl1 pwise wyif, sl wyf
knitting chart symbol for the Slip with Yarn In Front stitch (abbreviated as sl wyif, sl1p wyif, sl1 wyif, sl1 pwise wyif, sl wyf). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Slip with Yarn In Front stitch (abbreviated as sl wyif, sl1p wyif, sl1 wyif, sl1 pwise wyif, sl wyf). Variant 2
Yarn Overyo, yfwd, yf, yrn, yon, won, wrn, yfrn, yfon
knitting chart symbol for the Yarn Over stitch (abbreviated as yo, yfwd, yf, yrn, yon). Variant 1
Knit Through Back Loopktbl, k1tbl, kbl, k tbl
knitting chart symbol for the Knit Through Back Loop stitch (abbreviated as ktbl, k1tbl, kbl, k tbl). Variant 1
Purl Through Back Loopptbl, p1tbl, p tbl
knitting chart symbol for the Purl Through Back Loop stitch (abbreviated as ptbl, p1tbl, p tbl). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Purl Through Back Loop stitch (abbreviated as ptbl, p1tbl, p tbl). Variant 2
Knit 1 Wrapping Yarn Twice Around Needlek1 elong twice, k1 long, k1 elong, k1 ext
knitting chart symbol for the Knit 1 Wrapping Yarn Twice Around Needle stitch (abbreviated as k1 elong twice, k1 long, k1 elong, k1 ext). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Knit 1 Wrapping Yarn Twice Around Needle stitch (abbreviated as k1 elong twice, k1 long, k1 elong, k1 ext). Variant 2
Cast OnCO
knitting chart symbol for the Cast On stitch (abbreviated as CO). Variant 1
Bind OffBO
knitting chart symbol for the Bind Off stitch (abbreviated as BO). Variant 1
Make OneM1, m1, M1K
knitting chart symbol for the Make One stitch (abbreviated as M1, m1, M1K). Variant 1
Make One LeftM1L, M1F
knitting chart symbol for the Make One Left stitch (abbreviated as M1L, M1F). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Make One Left stitch (abbreviated as M1L, M1F). Variant 2
Make One RightM1R, M1B
knitting chart symbol for the Make One Right stitch (abbreviated as M1R, M1B). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Make One Right stitch (abbreviated as M1R, M1B). Variant 2
Make One PurlwiseM1P, M1pw, M1 p st
knitting chart symbol for the Make One Purlwise stitch (abbreviated as M1P, M1pw, M1 p st). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Make One Purlwise stitch (abbreviated as M1P, M1pw, M1 p st). Variant 2
Knit Front and Backkfb, k1fb, k1 f&b, k f&b
knitting chart symbol for the Knit Front and Back stitch (abbreviated as kfb, k1fb, k1 f&b, k f&b). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Knit Front and Back stitch (abbreviated as kfb, k1fb, k1 f&b, k f&b). Variant 2
Increase 1 to 3inc1to3, kfbf
knitting chart symbol for the Increase 1 to 3 stitch (abbreviated as inc1to3, kfbf). Variant 1
Increase 1 to 4inc1to4, kfbfb
knitting chart symbol for the Increase 1 to 4 stitch (abbreviated as inc1to4, kfbfb). Variant 1
Increase 1 to 5inc1to5, kfbfbf
knitting chart symbol for the Increase 1 to 5 stitch (abbreviated as inc1to5, kfbfbf). Variant 1
Knit Left LoopKLL, LLI
knitting chart symbol for the Knit Left Loop stitch (abbreviated as KLL, LLI). Variant 1
Knit Right LoopKRL, RLI, LRI
knitting chart symbol for the Knit Right Loop stitch (abbreviated as KRL, RLI, LRI). Variant 1
Central Double IncreaseCDI
knitting chart symbol for the Central Double Increase stitch (abbreviated as CDI). Variant 1
Knit Two Togetherk2tog
knitting chart symbol for the Knit Two Together stitch (abbreviated as k2tog). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Knit Two Together stitch (abbreviated as k2tog). Variant 2
Video tutorial available
Purl Two Togetherp2tog
knitting chart symbol for the Purl Two Together stitch (abbreviated as p2tog). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Purl Two Together stitch (abbreviated as p2tog). Variant 2
Knit Three Togetherk3tog
knitting chart symbol for the Knit Three Together stitch (abbreviated as k3tog). Variant 1
Purl Three Togetherp3tog
knitting chart symbol for the Purl Three Together stitch (abbreviated as p3tog). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Purl Three Together stitch (abbreviated as p3tog). Variant 2