In this section you will find a collection of some of my free (mostly knitting) patterns with often-used abbreviations, links to useful tutorials, and more… if you are looking for my reusable, eco friendly face scrubbies to buy, head to my shop where my lovely creations await you! They make perfect gifts, Mother Day’s gifts, stocking fillers, Birthday gifts, Girlfriend Gifts, to pamper yourself or your loved ones.
Free patterns from me to you ♥
In this section you will find a collection of some of my free (mostly knitting) patterns with often-used abbreviations, links to useful tutorials, and more…
Abbreviations (a-z)
approx=approximately; beg=beginning; BO=bind-off (cast-off); BOR=beginning of round; CA=colour A; CB=colour B; CC=contrasting colour; CO=cast on; cont=continue; DPN(s)=double pointed needle(s); inc=increase; k=knit; kfb=knit 1 into front and back of stitch; kwise=knit-wise; k2tog=knit 2 stitches together; MC=main colour; M1L=make one left; M1R=make one right; p=purl; pm=place marker; pu=pick-up stitch(es); pwise=purl-wise; rep=repeat; rnd(s)=round(s); rs=right side; sl=slip; sm=slip marker; ssk=slip 1 stitch knit-wise, slip 1 stitch purl-wise, knit slipped stitches together; st(s)=stitch(es); tog=together; ws=wrong side
Useful links
Community
Crochet Tutorials
Knitting Tutorials
CAST ON
- Twisted German cast on
- Tubular 2×2 cast on
- Provisional cast on
- Knitted cast on
- Graft gap in tubular cast on in the round
BIND OFF (CAST OFF)
- Italian tubular bind off
- Elizabeth Zimmerman’s sewn bind off
- Rearranging 2×2 rib stitches for tubular bind off
- Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off
- Lori’s twisty bind off for ribbing
OTHER
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