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Below you’ll find the most common written pattern crochet abbreviations in American English. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and many of the abbreviations here can be mixed and matched together. Not all designers use the standard abbreviations all the time, so always read a pattern thoroughly, including any notes, before you begin. I’ve also included some common crochet lingo you might see on message boards or social media. All abbreviations here are listed alphabetically for you. Abbreviations: alt   alternative/alternate beg begin/beginning bet  between blo  back loop only bp   back post (combined with other sts, such as bpdc)...

Looking at a knitting pattern from first glance can seem like a complex code. I mean seriously... looking at rows upon rows of P1,*K1, P1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, SL1PWYIF, K1, SL1PWYIF can cause panic sweats and an instant migraine if you don't have a reference as to what these abbreviations mean.  Fortunately, some patterns come with an abbreviation guide, but for those rogue patterns that leave you stranded, we've come up with a handy list of common knit abbreviations that every knitter should know.  When you first start knitting you tend to start of blind and just barge into it,...

Then this free printable pdf file for you with all the crochet hook and australian needle knitting needle sizes will help you come up to date with the modern needles. When you often see imperial they relate to the original needle sizes which are still used world wide today. This free printable is for Australian needles.

What is My Knitting Needle Size?

If you have knitting needles from all over the world or of unknown origins, your best bet for identifying their size is by using a knitting gauge .....

Yarns can be made up of as many as eight plies of yarn! Eight-ply yarns are often called a “cabled yarn” since the eight plies are braided into a smooth cable. Worsted yarns come in a variety of plies – from one-ply to eight-plies.

 When thinking about plies, the general rule is that the more plies of yarn, the less likely the yarn will pill and break.

THE ESSENTIALS

 .... when you first get started as a knitter, it can be tempting to go wild at the  knitting store. There are just so many fun, fancy yarns and beautiful needles that are just waiting for you to buy.

It makes sense, however, to buy only a few supplies when you're new to knitting and

just getting started. As you try different projects & develop your own style you will add more supplies to your stash.

However, in saying that I had spent hundreds & hundreds of dollars on tools, notion & accessories before I realised, I had made a mistake buying everything separately.

SO, LET’S GET STARTED KNITTING

LINK; WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET YOU STARTED THE ESSENTIAL’S