Abbreviations

Knitting

  • k – knit
  • p – purl
  • k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
  • p2tog – purl 2 stitches together
  • tbl – through the back loop
  • m1l – make 1 stitch leaning to the left
  • m1r – make 1 stitch leaning to the right
  • kfb – knit front and back
  • pfb – purl front and back
  • CO – cast on
  • CO – cast off
  • BO – bind off ( the same meaning as cast off)
  • slkpo or skpo – slip one, knit one, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch
  • sl – slip one stitch
  • s2kpo – slip 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitches over the knitted stitch
  • sk2po – slip one, knit 2 stitches, pass the slipped stitch over
  • ssk – slip a stitch, slip the next stitch, knit the 2 together
  • inc – increase
  • dec – decrease
  • wyib – with yarn in back
  • wyif – with yarn in front

Cooking / Baking / Messy play

  • ml – millitres
  • oz – ounces
  • cl – centilitres
  • lb – pounds
  • kg – kilograms
  • g – grams
  • tbsp – tablespoon
  • tsp – teaspoon
  • C – cup