Most Common Knitting Abbreviations

This handy chart outlines the Most Common Knitting Abbreviations. Since it can often feel like you're reading a foreign language when you look at a knitting pattern for the first time, we have provided a great way to decipher all those abbreviations with ease. The next time you're stumped, simply pull out this guide and learn a new knit symbol or term.
The beauty of knitting is the opportunity to constantly learn new things and try unfamiliar techniques. By doing so, you can stretch your abilities and create some truly beautiful knitted items for yourself and loved ones. Download and print this helpful chart today!

For even more knitting tips and tricks, be sure to check out the10 Common Knitting Questions
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RachelAnne
Aug 21, 2017
This is amazing! I'm printing a copy to keep in my knitting basket. I always forget certain abbreviations and have to look them up. This will save a lot of time.
lcarr
Aug 18, 2017
Thank you for sharing this chart with us. I sometimes go long periods without knitting. When I do, I find myself having to look up the abbreviations that are not as frequently used and I have not committed to memory. Having them in one place will be a great help.
cthomas 396
Aug 15, 2017
This is super helpful to have all of these things in one place! I finally think I know all the abbreviations, and then a new one always pops up!
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