knitting patterns
abbreviations, 80–81
color charts, 86
gauge (tension) requirements, 76–77
materials/tools listing, 85
schematics, 84, 85
size instructions, 84
stitch pattern charts, 87
terms, 82–83
knitting pins, knitting accessory, 11
knit 2 together/purl 2 together, decreasing technique, 54
knitwise
bind-off technique, 30
defined, 82
knot stitch, knitting technique, 97
knotted cable (10-stitch panel), stitch pattern, 103
k1b (knit into back of stitch), 80
k tbl (knit through back of loop), 80
k3tog (knit 3 stitches together), 80
k2tog (knit 2 stitches together), 80
kwise (knitwise), 80
L
l (left), 80
labels, ball band information, 8–9
lace leaf panel, knitting technique, 113
lace patterns, knitting technique, 112–113
lace rib, knitting technique, 112
lace weight, yarn weight classification, 7
lazy daisy stitch, embroidery technique, 191
LC (left cross), 80
leftover yarns, uses, 264
left-slanting make one, increasing technique, 51
length, label information element, 8
LH (left hand), 80
light worsted, yarn weight classification, 7
linen, natural fiber yarn, 6
linen stitch, complicated knit and purl pattern, 45
local yarn shop, knitting resource, 270
long-tail cast-on technique, 16–17
loose pompoms, 178–179
lower edge, defined, 82
lps (loops), 80
LT (left twist), 80
M
M (main color), 80
magazines, knitting, 270
manufacturer, label information element, 8marker, defined, 82
mb (make bobble), 80
MC (main color), 80
measurements
body, 85
gauge swatch, 79
med (medium), 80
mesh pattern, knitting technique, 109
mini scallops, knitting technique, 197
mini tote bag, intermediate knitting project, 235–237
mittens, easy knitting project, 217–219
mm (millimeters), 80
mohair, natural fiber yarn, 6
m1 (make one), 80
movie night knitting group, 259
mult (multiple), 80
multiple, defined, 82
N
natural fiber yarns, 6
neckbands
circular needle uses, 155
finishing techniques, 156
needles
holding techniques, 18–19
knitting pattern material element, 85
material types, 10
recording types, 265
shapes, 11
sizes, 10
needle size, label information element, 8
no (number), 80
novelty yarns, when to use, 7
nylon, synthetic fiber yarn, 6
O
1 x 1 rib stitch, rib pattern, 38
one-handed stranding: knit side, Fair Isle knitting, 120
one-handed stranding: purl side, Fair Isle knitting, 121
one-row horizontal buttonhole, 160–161
1-stitch eyelet buttonhole, knitting technique, 158
openwork
drop stitches, 108
eyelet patterns, 110–111
lace patterns, 112–113
yarn over patterns, 109
opp (opposite), 81
overcasting, buttonhole reinforcement technique, 164
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