What does sl2 k1 p2sso mean?
slip two
sl2, k1, p2sso is an abbreviation for slip two, knit one, pass two over. Slip two stitches together as if to knit, knit one stitch, then pass the two slipped stitches over the stitch you just knit. This results in a centered double decrease.
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 Sl2K mean in knitting?
Normally I’d agreed with you and say that Sl2K means Slip 2 stitches knitwise.
What does KP mean in knitting?
Sometimes increasing a stitch in your knitting can be as simple as working two stitches into a single stitch. The most common examples of this are the knit front and back (kfb) and knit and purl (kp) increases.
What is MDS in knitting?
The abbreviation mds in knitting means make a double stitch (ds). Double stitches can be used instead of wraps to prevent holes from forming to the turning point when knitting short rows. In this case, the technique is called the german short row.
What is Bor in knitting?
BOR. beginning of row (round)