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What are the abbreviations for 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 |