The expanded form is only provided here as background information. For instance, many commonly used abbreviations in English are derived from Latin phrases, such as the short list of examples given below. Some abbreviations represent words or phrases that are borrowed from a foreign language. For most abbreviations, providing the full word, phrase, or name is sufficient. yrn-yarn round needle (See yarn overs.The objective of this technique is to provide information necessary to understand an abbreviation.Īn abbreviation is the shortened form of a word, phrase, or name.There are various ways to make a yarn over depending on where it is placed. A yarn over is a decorative increase made by wrapping the yarn around the needle. yfrn-yarn forward and round needle (See yarn overs.).yfon-yarn forward and over needle (See yarn overs.).yf (or yfwd)-yarn to the front (or forward).ssk-slip the next two stitches knitwise, one at a time, to RH needle, knit these two slipped stitches tog.SK2P-slip one, knit two tog, pass slip stitch over.SKP-slip one, knit one, pass slip stitch over.S2KP-slip two tog, knit one, pass two slip stitches over.A right twist is formed by crossing one stitch over another. pfb-purl into the front and back of a stitch.When two or more colors are used, the main color is the yarn that is dominant. A bobble is a three-dimensional stitch made by working multiple increases in one stitch, sometimes working a few rows, and then decreasing back to one stitch. A left twist is formed by crossing one stitch over another. kfb-knit into the front and back of a stitch.k-b k 1 b-knit stitch in row below (Infrequently used for knit through back loop-see tbl.).cross 2 R-cross two stitches to the right (See cable.).cross 2 L-cross two stitches to the left (See cable.).When two colors are used, the contrasting color is the yarn that is used as an accent. After you have worked the cable, be sure to pull the yarn firmly before working the next stitch to prevent gaps in your work. The extra needle should be thinner than those you are working with to avoid stretching the stitches. The cable crossing is worked on the right side of the work. A cable (also called a cross) is formed by using an extra needle, usually a cable needle or double-pointed needle, to hold stitches to be crossed either to the front (which crosses them to the left), or to the back (which crosses them to the right).

Pfb abbreviation