What does PSSO mean in knitting?
pass the slipped stitch over
Psso means “pass the slipped stitch over.” This technique is most commonly part of a decrease in lace knitting. You’ll sometimes see it in combination with instructions such as “sl 1, k2tog, psso.” But it’s also the same technique you use when binding off.
What does C2BW mean?
Slip next st onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next st from left-hand needle, then knit st from cable needle. C2BW (Cross 2 Back on Wrong Side) Slip next st onto cable needle and hold at back (RS) of work, purl next st from left-hand needle, then purl st from cable needle.
What does Sl1 k2tog PSSO mean in knitting?
pass slipped stitch over
Sl1-k2tog-psso (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over) is a double decrease, meaning it decreases 2 stitches from the total stitch count.
What is slip stitch pattern?
Slip-stitch patterns are simple to work because they repeat at predetermined intervals, and because you knit with only a single strand of yarn at any given time. In the basic slip-stitch pattern, the stitch is passed from the left needle to the right needle without being knitted.
What are the abbreviations for knitting?
Knit Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| Sl1K | Slip next stitch knitwise |
| Sl1P | Slip next stitch purlwise |
| ssk | Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together |
| st st | stockinette stitch |
What does t4b mean in knitting?
The symbol t4b in knitting means Twist Four Back Cable Stitch. You use this technique to cross two knit stitches with two purl stitches. This produces a row of lean knit stitches.
What does C3R mean in knitting?
Cable 3 Right (C3R): Working with 3 stitches, slip 2 stitches on to cable needle and place in the BACK of your work. Knit the next stitch on your left hand needle.
What does PFB mean in knitting pattern?
Purl Front and Back
Purl Front and Back (pfb) In this video, we show you how to increase one stitch by purling into the front and back of the same stitch. To do it, just purl as usual into the front of the next stitch, leave the stitch on your needle, and then purl into the back of the same stitch.
