KnitTranslate
Knitting Abbreviations Translator
K, P, YO, K2tog, SSK, M1, PSSO… every pattern has its own shorthand. KnitTranslate detects abbreviations in any language and explains them in English.
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The 12 abbreviations you'll see most
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| Source | English |
|---|---|
K | Knit |
P | Purl |
YO | Yarn over |
K2tog | Knit two together (right-leaning decrease) |
SSK | Slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
M1 | Make one (invisible increase) |
KFB | Knit front and back (visible increase) |
PSSO | Pass slipped stitch over |
CO / BO | Cast on / Bind off |
PM / SM | Place / slip marker |
TBL | Through the back loop |
RS / WS | Right side / wrong side |
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