What does FB mean in knitting?
Tutorial Overview
Knitting in the front and back of the same stitch is one way to increase the row by one stitch. In this video we will show you how to increase a stitch using the knit front back method.
What are the abbreviations in knitting?
Knitting Abbreviations Explained
| Knitting Abbreviation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| kb | knit stitch in row below English or Continental (Infrequently used for knit through the back loop; see K tbl) |
| kll | knit left loop. An increase |
| krl | knit right loop. An increase |
| kwise | knitwise. Insert right needle into the stitch as if to knit it |
What does M stand for in knitting?
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| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| m | marker |
| M1 or M1K | make one stitch knitwise; single knit increase |
| M1R | make one right; single right-leaning knit increase |
| M1L | make one left; single left-leaning knit increase |
What is the stocking stitch in knitting?
Stocking stitch, or stockinette stitch, is the second most basic of stitch patterns and is created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches. The right side of the fabric has a ‘V’ pattern and the wrong side has a bar pattern.
What does KFB twice mean in knitting?
Okay, that is more clear, knit into the front, back, front and back of the next stitch. It’s like the kfb shown in the Increases video, but you do it twice.
What does NB stand for in knitting?
MC/SC: main/second colour. NB: st + its yarn over counts as one, so knit together next 3 loops (or 2sts) P purl stitch.