Abbreviations
KNITTING
| " | inch(es) |
| approx | approximately |
| cm | centimetres |
| cont | continue |
| dec | decrease |
| dpn(s) | double-pointed needles |
| garter-st | garter st (knit every row) |
| g | grams |
| inc | increase |
| k | knit |
| kfb | knit into front & back of next stitch (increases 1 stitch) |
| kfbf | knit into front, back and front again of next stitch (increases 2 stitches) |
| k2tog | knit two together |
| m | metres |
| m1L | make a stitch by inserting your left needle into the loop lying in front of the next stitch from front to back, then knit into the back of the stitch. Creates a "\" shape |
| m1R | make a stitch by inserting your left needle into the loop lying in front of the next stitch from back to front then knit into the front of the stitch (knitwise). Creates a "/" shape. |
| MC | main colour |
| mm | millimetres |
| oz | ounces |
| p | purl |
| p2tog | purl two together |
| patt | pattern |
| PM | place marker |
| psso | pass slipped stitch over |
| rem | remaining |
| rep | repeat |
| rnd(s) | round(s) |
| RS | right side |
| skpo | slip one, knit one, pass the slipped stitch over |
| sm | slip marker |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| St-st | stocking stitch |
| w&t | wrap and turn (see Basic Techniques) |
| WS | wrong side |
| yds | yards |
CROCHET
| ch | chain |
| dc (sc) | double crochet (single crochet in US) |
| htr (hdc) | half treble (half double crochet in US) |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| tr (dc) | treble (double crochet in US) |
WEIGHT CONVERSION
50g = 1¾oz
100g = 3½oz