standard abbreviations

beg - beginning

dpn - double pointed needles

dpns - double pointed needles

K - knit

K2tog - knit two together

K3tog - knit three together

kws - knitwise (as if to knit)

M1 - make one

P - purl

P2tog - purl two together

P2tog tbl - purl two together through the back loop

psso - pass slipped stitch over

pws - purlwise (as if to purl)

rep - repeat

rnd - round

sl 1 - slip one

SK2P - sl 1 kws, K2tog, psso (slip one as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over)

SSK - slip, slip, knit

st - stitch

sts - stitches

tbl - through the back loop

YO - yarn over

These are standard abbreviations found in patterns by ninaclock designs. Any non-standard or unusual abbreviations should be found in the "Special Abbreviations" key of the actual patterns.

Visit Special Techniques for links to tutorials on the more unusual techniques used in my patterns.