Chicago Knits Magazine

guidelines
Chicago Knits
magazine
submission guidelines
We’d love to see something you’ve created that we’ve never even thought of. Don’t forget:
we’re the irreverent Chicago knitting magazine and we love patterns that create humor, whether they’re weird,
strange, fun or all three. Send us great weird stuff! Create, innovate!
Please feel free to submit all types of original designs, including men, women, kids and pet clothing; fashion
accessories; household accessories; toys and games; and anything else you can think of. If you can knit or
crochet it, we want to see it! Please do not submit anything that uses novelty yarn, is religious or racist in nature.
Remember, as you design for Chicago Knits Magazine, ask yourself this: what makes your
design unique? Tell us about it when you write your e-mail to us. Bullet points are fine. Be clear and succinct.
Submissions must be new and original. Once your work is published in Chicago Knits Magazine, you
may include a picture on your website with a link to the Chicago Knits Magazine website. After the issue has
been archived [3 months later], you may do whatever you wish with your work, including self publishing or
submitting it to other publications. The copyright for your work always remains with you.
Our editors choose what they like and/or what they think Chicago Knits Magazine readers will like. The quality
of the knitted item, written pattern AND the images that accompany the submission are very important. No
payment is or has ever been accepted by Chicago Knits Magazine in exchange for publishing a design. If it’s in
our pages, it’s there because we think people will enjoy knitting it or be inspired by it.
How to Submit
Preferable submission is via e-mail at submissions@chicagoknitsmag.com. Submission instructions are below. If
you’d like to submit your entries via snail mail, please send them to Chicago Knits Magazine, P.O. Box 25413,
Chicago, IL 60625. Chicago Knits Magazine cannot guarantee any submissions sent through the US Postal
Service. Ship at your own risk.
Material Support
Many of our designers have had the materials for their designs donated and we try to facilitate this when
possible. If you are an established contributor to Chicago Knits Magazine, write to us at submissions@
chicagoknitsmag.com with your concept, sketches, swatches and yarn requirements as far in advance of the
issue your work is planned for as you possibly can.
If you are new to Chicago Knits Magazine, please include photographs of previous work and some information
about you and your background when you write to us with your concept, sketches and swatches.
compensation for Accepted Submissions
Compensation ranges from $75-100 per published submission. Payment will be by Paypal and
contributors can expect payment by the time the issue’s publication date. You must have a Paypal account
to receive submission payment.
Payment to all contributors will be complete by the time the issue comes out—midway between your issue and
the next.
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guidelines
In addition to compensation, we offer you the bragging rights of having your design published in a print
magazine. If you’ve dreamed of becoming a professional published knitwear designer or writer, Chicago Knits
Magazine could help you get there. It’s also a great way to build an audience and generate sales for your own
pattern line or other knitting-related product.
You [the creator of the work] will retain all copyrights to your own work. By submitting work to be published
in Chicago Knits Magazine and accepting the honorarium, you are giving your permission for your pattern or
article and all related images to be included in Chicago Knits Magazine magazine in its current format and
other electronic or computer-readable distribution formats. Submitted pattern will be available on Chicago Knits
Magazine website for 6 months.
Once the current issue that showcases your pattern or article has moved to the archives, you are free to do as
you wish with the pattern or article, which includes submitting it elsewhere or self-publishing.
Notification
Consideration for each issue’s designs begins after the submission deadline has closed, and it can take between
2 weeks to 2.5 months to receive a final decision on your work.
Once the submission deadline has passed and all potential designs are in hand, we begin the selection process.
We endeavor to let every designer know if they will be included in the next issue as soon as possible. If you have
not heard from us by two weeks before publication, please send us an inquiry at submissions@chicagoknitsmag.com.
Patterns not given an initial YES or NO response are being evaluated for possible publication in a future issue.
Should we wish to hold your pattern for a future issue, we will write and ask for your permission to do so.
Rejections
Please do not re-submit a rejected design. If a design might work for Chicago Knits Magazine, but just
not in the upcoming issue, we will ask permission of the designer to hold their design for consideration for a
future issue. If we think the design would work with modifications, we will contact the designer to discuss this.
Deadlines
Please take careful note of our deadlines below, and check this page every time you’re preparing a submission.
We don’t want you to miss out because a deadline changed and you missed it!
deadlines
Submission
Deadline
Issue
drop
Issue
Theme
The Man Issue 2014
Menswear: sweaters, socks, scarves, hats, gloves,
anything man-related. Also looking for articles written
by men about knitting or crochet.
May 21, 2014
July 2014
Holiday Warm Up
2014
Super-cozy cool-weather garments + accessories.
Quick last-minute gift knits and holiday accessories.
July 21, 2014
Oct 2014
Cabin Fever 2014
Cold-weather garments and blankets. Long projects to
take up time in the Chicago winter
Oct 21, 2014
Jan 2014
Spring Sprung 2015
Warm-to-hot-weather garments + accessories
Jan 21, 2015
April 2015
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pattern submission
Please read and follow all instructions precisely.
All design submissions for our All Man issue must be received by May 21, 2014. If you
are close to having a pattern ready, but need more time, please write to submissions@
chicagoknitsmag.com and provide details.


Your submission must include the following, sent as ATTACHMENTS to your e-mail message:
1. A complete written knitting pattern that adheres to the Chicago Knits Magazine style guide in an MS Word or
text-only document. Please download this MSWord document or the text-only version and follow the
conventions exactly when creating your submission. Your work will be edited for clarity and format. Do not
include photos in your pattern document. Attach them to your e-mail along with the pattern file.
Take some time to read patterns we’ve published and follow our conventions. A table of CKM’s standard
abbreviations can be found here. List any unusual abbreviations and their definitions at the beginning of
your pattern in the Pattern Notes section.
Patterns must include the following: brand name, colors and fiber content of yarn used; yardage per ball or
skein; quantity of yarn required per size. If the yarn you have used is discontinued by the time your pattern
is submitted, please list an alternate that will produce similar results. Your pattern will be edited to meet our
standards.
You must include a gauge indicator [4x4” square, over stockinette stitch, showing stitch AND row count]
for those knitters who wish to substitute yarns. Please use current, commercially available yarns whenever
possible. “Commercially available” means, at minimum, that the yarn can be ordered from a website, all over
the world, without difficulty.
Patterns must be sized from at least XS to 3X for women (www.craftyarncouncil.com/womansize.html) and
S to 2X for men (www.craftyarncouncil.com/mansize.html), using the specific CYC sizing standards you will
find at the links above. Please do not create your own sizing and size increments. These standards need to be
applied to every pattern submission, and if your pattern doesn’t match these numbers, we’ll ask you to revise
it in order to be able to publish it.
2. A clean sketch of the silhouette of the pattern [see example at right] that shows all relevant measurements. If
your pattern covers multiple sizes, please indicate their measurements as well. The sketch should be provided
as a GIF file, or EPS artwork, if you are able. Clean, hand-drawn sketches are acceptable.
3. A selection of clean digital images [JPG, best possible quality] of the finished project at least 72dpi, at
2400 pixels wide. Please include as many photos as you can—pretty shots for atmosphere, and a variety
of clear detail shots. Do keep the original photos. If chosen, the editor will likely want full-size shots to work
from. Please compress your image files before emailing. If the photos are too large for email
submission, please upload them to an online photo website like Flickr or Dropbox. Please send the link to your
photos in your email.
Please ensure that all relevant design features are visible in the photos you send, since this often helps
people follow patterns. The style and quality of your photos is very important, so show your work to its best
advantage! Have a photo shoot, take lots of different shots from different angles and have fun with it!
4. If applicable, please submit a chart. You can easily make a chart with free software (or Excel or Numbers,
should you have either of those).
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pattern submission
One symbol per cell, with cells scaled appropriately. You can even adjust
the cell dimensions to be the same shape as your stitches.
Spreadsheets are easy to edit. You can insert rows or columns, or copy
and paste large rectangular chunks of stitches. Inserting a new column into a word processor can be
annoying.
As with typed charts, you can make your charts look better by using a better font. In a spreadsheet, I like to
use the font from https://sites.google.com/site/kauriknitsfont/#KnittingFontDownloads. You can save your
file as a PDF by opening the print dialog box and clicking “Save as PDF.” To turn your spreadsheet into a
JPEG image file suitable for web publication, your best option is to take a screen picture. Your computer may
have come with a program which will take screen pictures. If not, a Google search for “screen capture” and your
computer’s operating system will probably yield a shareware or freeware program which will take screen pictures.
New Designers
It’s absolutely essential that your submission photos be clear, in focus, bright and of the style that we request
above. The quality of the photos is an essential component of everyone’s submission. We have had to reject
excellent patterns because the photographs weren’t well-lit, sharp and/or appealing.
So in order to evaluate each submission properly, every submission MUST contain photos that are
good enough to publish.
CKM’s photography tips:
• Shoot the photo in a bright, naturally lit location. Outdoor shots are usually a great choice. Avoid flash
photography unless you’re using professional studio equipment.
• The background and styling of the photo should be interesting and enhance or pleasantly contrast with
the garment/item but not distract from it. Avoid the standing-against-a-tree pose, please. Also
please remember that people have heads, and your photos should, too.
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pattern submission
CKM’s photography tips (cont.)
• If your submission is wearable, please photograph it on a human model in the way you want to see it
worn and in an appropriate setting. i.e. if it’s a formal item, make the accessories, associated clothing
and background formal as well; if it’s a winter item, try to make the scene feel like winter, even if the
current season isn’t the least bit snowy.
• Items like scarves, shawls, bags, and other flattish items should be shown flat in a few of the submitted
photos so that all key knitting details can be clearly seen. Modeled shots are also important to set the
mood for your design.
• We can’t accept photos of knitted items on stuffed toys, dolls or dogs, unless those items are specifically
meant to be worn by stuffed toys, dolls or dogs. If you’ve knit a baby garment, please show the garment
on a real baby.

• Remember: CKM is a publication with a sense of humor and we’re not afraid of different; we prefer it.
4. Contact details—please include:
• Your name as you wish it to be published

• an e-mail address where readers can send questions or feedback 

• your Paypal e-mail address
• the URL to your website or blog, if you wish us to link to you
• a short bio [100 words max], written in 3rd person
• a blurb describing the item in question

• a headshot of you

• the name of any models featured in photographs you submit

• the photographer’s name
5. A signed, dated statement that the pattern you are submitting is your own original work. Please copy the
following text, sign below, and include it with your submission:
By submitting a design to be published in Chicago Knits Magazine, I verify that I am the original creator of
the work, and that I have not infringed and/or violated the existing intellectual property rights of any third
person in the creation of the work I claim as mine. Further, I agree to hold Chicago Knits Magazine and its
editors and publisher harmless from any and all expenses, losses, liabilities, damages or third-party claims
that may arise from any infringement and/or violation of such intellectual property rights. The one-time
fee paid by Chicago Knits Magazine is my full compensation for all electronic and/or computer-readable
media distribution rights. This notice will serve as my written permission to allow my pattern and all related
images to be published in Chicago Knits Magazine magazine in its current format and in any future format in
perpetuity.
To send us your submission, use send via email to submissions@chicagoknitsmag.com. Kindly
title your e-mail: “CKM All Man Pattern Sub: *yourpatternnamehere*”
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article submission
Please read and follow all instructions precisely.
Tutorials of unique techniques, or techniques that have not yet been covered by other articles in our
archive are most welcome. Tutorials require clean, detailed photography and clear step-by-step instructions.
Do you have a unique skill related to knitting or fiber? Share what you know! To have the best chance of being
published, a tutorial should accompany a pattern designed by you. See pattern submission guidelines above for
the full requirements.
Tutorials for our All Man issue must be received by April 1, 2014. 1-page submissions should be
600–800 words in length. 2-page submissions should be 900–1,100 words in length. 3-page submissions
should be 1,000–1,500 words in length. Submit files in MS Word or as text-only documents. If accepted for
publication, your work will be edited for clarity and format.
Please include the following, sent as ATTACHMENTS to your e-mail message:

1. Supporting graphics or photography are essential. As an example, see this article: http://www.knitty.com/
ISSUEfall02/FEATdyedwool.html. The photographs of the process, yarns, and color key were supplied by
the author. This is a very good thing. Important: Note the name of each image in the location you feel it
belongs in your article.
Image guidelines: Clean, well-lit digital images [JPG, best possible quality], 72dpi, at least 2400
pixels wide. You may include more than one photo -- we encourage you to! As with patterns, photo
quality is very important.
2. Contact details—please include:
• Your name as you wish it to be published

• an e-mail address where readers can send questions or feedback

• your Paypal e-mail address 

• the URL to your website or blog, if you wish us to link to you

• a short bio [100 words max], written in 3rd person

• a headshot of you

• the name of any models featured in photographs you submit

• the photographer’s name
3. A signed, dated statement that the pattern you are submitting is your own original work. Please copy the
following text, sign below and include it with your submission:
By submitting an tutorial to be published in Chicago Knits Magazine, I verify that I am the original creator of the
work, and that I have not infringed and/or violated the existing intellectual property rights of any third person
in the creation of the work I claim as mine. Further, I agree to hold Chicago Knits Magazine and its editors and
publisher harmless from any and all expenses, losses, liabilities, damages or third-party claims that may arise
from any infringement and/or violation of such intellectual property rights. The one-time fee paid by Chicago
Knits Magazine is my full compensation for all electronic and/or computer-readable media distribution rights.
This notice will serve as my written permission to allow my article and all related images to be published in
Chicago Knits Magazine magazine in its current format and in any future format in perpetuity.
To send us your submission, use send via email to submissions@chicagoknitsmag.com. Kindly
title your e-mail: “CKM All Man Tutorial Sub: *yourpatternnamehere*”
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style guide
Please ensure your pattern submissions follow this format EXACTLY.
My e-mail address: designername@domain.com
# length-inch US #XX/Xmm circular needle
My Paypal account address: paypalname@domain.
com
notions required [list all]
GAUGE
Pattern name
# sts/# rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
# sts/# rows = 4” in pattern stitch [if applicable]
by Designer Name
Difficulty [Beginner, East, Intermediate, Advanced]
Description of pattern and design features/inspiration
Photo credit [model/photographer, if applicable. If only a
body part – i.e. foot, hand – is shown, no model credit
is necessary]
PATTERN NOTES
Any specific stitches to your pattern or necessary notes
PATTERN
SIZE
Pattern Item [back, front, sleeves, etc]
Patt details
For women’s garments: XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]
(shown in size ??)
For men’s garments: S [M, L, XL, XXL]
For socks: S [M, L]
For children’s garments:
Toddler 2 [4, 6, 8] Tween10[12, 14, 16]
For babies garments: 3 months[6, 9, 12, 18, 24]
FINISHING
Finishing details
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Short bio goes here, please. Don’t forget to include your
headshot!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Additional notes
Chest: #[#, #, #, #, #, #] inches
Length: #[#, #, #, #, #, #] inches
• Chicago Knits Magazine use CYC standard sizing.
Full details can be found here: http://www
.yarnstandards.com/sizing.html
• US spellings are our standard. Watch for “ou”s
where they don’t belong.
• Abbreviations that begin a sentence should be
capitalized
• Use “inches”, not inch symbol [“] universally
• Use “work” [not “knit”] when describing following
a specific pattern for a specific measurement.
• For multiple instructions, indicate as follows:
12[13, 14, 15] note: no space between first
number and square bracket
• Do not use fractions—they get lost in transit to our
technical editor. Please use decimals or write the
fractions in words (i.e. one-quarter or .25)
SIZE CHARTS
Pattern Items:[back, front, sleeves, etc] If you do not have
photoshop or some sort of drawing softwear for the size
charts please give us CLEAR drawings of the item with
letter labled sections and a corrisponding list of sizes.
Please do not send us a sketch of your cable chart. There
are enough free online chart making softwears out there
that you can submit a nice looking chart. Try https://
stitch-maps.com/
MATERIALS
[MC] ManufacturerName [fiber content; yd/m per XXg
skein]; color: ColorName; # [#, #, #] skeins
[CC] ManufacturerName [fiber content; yd/m per XXg
skein]; color: ColorName; # [#, #, #] skeins
# set(s) US #XX/Xmm double-point needles
# set(s) US #XX/Xmm straight needles
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fit guide
Standard Body Measurements/Sizing
Most crochet and knitting pattern instructions will provide general sizing information, such as the chest or bust measurements
of a completed garment. Many patterns also include detailed schematics or line drawings. These drawings show specific
garment measurements (bust/chest, neckline, back, waist, sleeve length, etc.) in all the different pattern sizes. To insure
proper fit, always review all of the sizing information provided in a pattern before you begin.
In this document, are several sizing charts. These charts show Chest, Center Back Neck-to-Cuff, Back Waist Length, Cross
Back, Sleeve Length, Upper Arm, Armhole Depth, Waist and Hip. THESE ARE ACTUAL BODY MEASUREMENTS FOR
BABIES, CHILDREN, WOMEN, and MEN in both inches and centimeters.
When sizing sweaters, the fit is based on actual chest/bust measurements, plus ease (additional inches or centimeters). The
chart entitled “Fit” recommends the amount of ease to add to body measurements if you prefer a close-fitting garment, an
oversized garment, or something in-between.
Fit Chart
Length Chart
Waist Length
Hip Length
Tunic Length
6”/15cm down
from waist
Child
Actual body
measurement
2”/5cm dotwn
from waist
Women
Actual body
measurement
11”/28cm
6”/15cm down
down from
from waist
waist
Men
Men’s length usually varies only 1–2”/2.5–5cm
from the actual “back hip length” measurement
(see Man Size Chart)
The Length Chart provides average lengths for children’s, women’s and men’s garments.
Very-close fitting
Actual chest/bust
measurement or less
Close-fitting
1–2”/2.5–5cm
Standard-fitting
2–4”/5–10cm
Loose-fitting
4–6”/10–15cm
Oversized
6”/15cm or more
Both the FIT and LENGTH charts are simply guidelines. For individual body differences, changes can be made in body and sleeve lengths when
appropriate. However, consideration must be given to the project pattern. Certain sizing changes may alter the appearance of a garment.
Head Circumference Chart
Infant/Child
Circumference
(in.) (cm.)
Adult
Premie
Baby
Toddler
Child
Woman
Man
12
30.5
14
35.5
16
40.5
18
45.5
20
50.5
22
56
Baby sizes
3 months
6 months
12 months
18 months
24 months
1. Chest (in.) (cm.)
16
40.5
17
43
18
45.5
19
48
20
50.5
2. C
enter Back
Neck-to-Cuff
10.5
26.5
11.5
29
12.5
31.5
14
35.5
18
45.5
3. Back Waist Length
6
15.5
7
17.5
7.5
19
8
20.5
8.5
21.5
4. C
ross Back
(Shoulder to shoulder)
7.25
18.5
7.75
19.5
8.25
21
8.5
21.5
8.75
22
5. Sleeve Length to Underarm
6
15.5
6.5
16.5
7.5
19
8
20.5
8.5
21.5
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Child/Tween sizes
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
21
53
23
58.5
25
63.5
26.5
67
28
71
30
76
31.5
80
32.5
82.5
2. Center Back
Neck-to-Cuff
18
45.5
19.5
49.5
20.5
52
22
56
24
61
26
66
27
68.5
28
71
3. Back Waist Length
8.5
21.5
9.5
24
10.5
26.5
12.5
31.5
14
35.5
15
38
15.5
39.5
16
40.5
4. Cross Back
(Shoulder to shoulder)
9.25
23.5
9.75
25
10.25
26
10.75
27
11.25
28.5
12
30.5
12.5
31
13
33
5. Sleeve Length to Underarm
8.5
21.5
10.5
26.5
11.5
29
12.5
31.5
13.5
34.5
15
38
16
40.5
16.5
42
Large
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
52–54
132–137
56–58
142–147
60–62
152–158
1. Chest (in.) (cm.)
women sizes
X-Small
Small
Medium
28–30
71–76
32–34
81–86
36–38
91.5–96.5
2. Center Back
Neck-to-Cuff
27–27.5
68.5–70
28–28.5
71–72.5
29–29.5
73.5–75
30–30.5
76–77.5
31–31.5
78.5–80
31.5–32
80–81.5
32.5–33
82.5–84
32.5–33
82.5–84
33–33.5
84–85
3. Back Waist
Length
16.5
42
17
43
17.5
43.5
17.5
44.5
17.75
45
18
45.5
18
45.5
18.5
47
18.5
47
4. Cross Back
(Shoulder to
shoulder)
14–14.5
35.5–37
14.5–15
37–38
16–16.5
40.5–42
17–17.5
43–44.5
17.5
44.5
18
45.5
18
45.5
18.5
47
18.5
47
16.5
42
17
43
17
43
17.5
44.5
17.5
44.5
18
45.5
18
45.5
18.5
57
18.5
57
1. Bust (in.) (cm.)
5. Sleeve Length
to Underarm
40–42
44–46
48–50
91.5–96.5 101.5–106.5 122–127
men sizes
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large
1. Chest (in.) (cm.)
34–36
86–91.5
38–40
96.5–101.5
42–44
106.5–111.5
46–48
116.6–122
50–52
127–132
2. Center Back
Neck-to-Cuff
32–32.5
81–82.5
33–33.5
83.5–85
34–34.5
86.5–87.5
35–35.5
89–90
36–36.5
91.5–92.5
3. Back Hip
Length
25–25.5
63.5–64.5
26.5–26.75
67.5–68
27–27.25
68.5–69
27.5–27.75
69.5–70.5
28–28.5
71–72.5
4. Cross Back
(Shoulder to
shoulder)
15.5–16
39.5–40.5
16.5–17
42–43
17.5–18
44.5–45.5
18–18.5
45.5–47
18.5–19
47–48
18
45.5
18.5
47
19.5
49.5
20
50.5
20.5
52
5. S
leeve Length
to Underarm
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fit guide
How to measure
1. Chest/Bust
Measure around the fullest part of the chest/bust. Do not
draw the tape too tightly.
2. Center Back Neck–to-Cuff
With arm slightly bent, measure from back base of neck
across shoulder around bend of elbow to wrist.
3. Back Waist Length
Measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck to
the natural waistline.
4. Cross Back
Measure from shoulder to shoulder.
5. Sleeve Length
With arm slightly bent, measure from armpit to cuff.
6. Upper Arm
Measure around the widest section of the upper
arm located above the elbow.
7. Armhole Depth
Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder
down to the armpit.
8. Waist
Measure your waist at the smaller circumference of your natural
waist, usually just above the belly button.
9. Hip
Measure at the widest part of your lower hip.
10. Head
For an accurate head measure, place a tape measure across the
forehead and measure around the full circumference of the head.
Keep the tape snug for accurate results.
11. Sock Measurements
The following measurements are for crew-style or dress socks,
which usually come several inches above the ankle and below
the calf.
11a. Foot Circumference
To determine the foot circumference, measure around the widest
part of your foot.
11b. Sock Height:
To determine the height of the sock, measure from where you start
to turn for the heel shaping to the top of the sock.
11c. Total Foot Length
To measure the total length of your foot, place a ruler or tape measure on the floor. Position the
back of your heel at the beginning of the tape and the measure to your longest toe.
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stitch chart
Stitch charts in knit and crochet patterns are being used more and more as an addition to or in place of words to
describe a pattern stitch. For the most part, each symbol represents a stitch as it looks on the right side of the work.
Always refer to the pattern key for additional symbol definitions.
Symbol
Abbrev
Description
Symbol
Abbrev
Miscellaneous Stitches
Description
Increase Stitches
k
Knit on right side, purl on wrong
side
j
yo
Yarn over on right side
G
p
Purl on right side, knit on wrong
side
j
yrn
Yarn around needle on wrong side
v
sl1
Slip one stitch knitwise
c
kfb
Knit front then back of next stitch
v
sl1p
Slip one stitch purlwise
x
kbf
Knit back then front of next stitch
J
Bobble
C
pfb
Purl front then back of next stitch
@
Bind off
X
pbf
Purl back then front of next stitch
M
m1
Make one knitwise
MP
m1p
Make one purlwise
b
inc 3
Increase from one to three stitches
inc x
Increase x amount of stitched
dec x
Decrease x amount of stitches
Decrease Stitches
d
k2tog
Knit two stitches together
d
p2tog
Purl two stitches together
s
ssk
Slip two as if to knit, knit two
together from right needle
s
ssp
On WS, slip one stitch, purl one
stitch, then pass slip stitch over
purl stitch.
k3tog
sssk
Cable Stitches
Knit three stitches together
Slip three as if to knit, knit three
together from right needle
r
skp, s1 Slip one, knit one, pass slipped
k1 psso stitch over
f
sk2p
Slip one, knit two together, pass
slipped stitch over
B
s2kp
Slip two together, knit one, pass
slipped stitches over
k
k1 tbl
Knit one through back loops
k
p1 tbl
Purl one through back loops
k2tog
tbl
Knit two together through back
loops
p2tog
tbl
Purl two together through back
loops
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C2R
Slip next stitch to cable needle and
hold at back of work; k1, then
k1 from cable needle.
C2L
Slip next stitch to cable needle and
hold at fronta of work; k1, then
k1 from cable needle.
T3R
Slip next stitch to cable needle and
hold at back of work; k3, then
p1 from cable needle.
T2L
Slip next three stitches to cable
needle and hold at front of
work; p1, then k3 from cable
needle.
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abbreviations
A
I
alt  alternate; alternately
approx  approximately
in; ins  inch; inches
inc  increase; increasing
incl  including
incs  increases
inst  instructions
B
BC  back cross; back cable
(See cable.)
beg  begin; begins; beginning
BO  bind off
BO  bobble (See MB.)
C
C; cab  cable; cross.
CC  contrasting color.
When two colors are
used, the contrasting
color is the yarn that is
used as an accent.
ch  chain
cm  centimeter(s)
cn  cable needle
CO  cast on
cont  continue; continuing
cross 2 L  cross two stitches
to the left (See cable.)
cross 2 R  cross two stitches
to the right (See cable.)
J
k  knit
kfb  knit into the front and
back of a stitch
k tbl  knit through back
loop
k2tog  knit two together
kwise  knitwise
dc  double crochet
dec  decrease; decreasing
decs  decreases
DK  double knitting
dp; dpn  double-pointed
needle
dtr  double treble
m  meter(s)
MB  make bobble. A
bobble is a threedimensional stitch made
by working multiple
increases in one stitch,
sometimes working a
few rows, and then
decreasing back to one
stitch.
MC  main color. When two
or more colors are used,
the main color is the
yarn that is dominant.
mm  millimeter(s)
m1  make one
M1L  Make 1 Left. Insert
left needle, from front
to back, under strand
of yarn which runs
between next stitch on
left needle and last stitch
on right needle; knit this
stitch through back loop.
1 stitch increased
F
FC  front cross (See cable.)
foll  follow; follows; following
G
g; gr  gram
grp; grps  group; groups
g st  garter stitch
H
hdc  half double crochet
hk  hook
no  number
O
oz  ounce
opp  opposite
P
LC  left cross (See cable.)
LH  left-hand
lp; lps  loop; loops
LT  left twist. A left twist is
formed by crossing one
stitch over another.
LLI  Left lifted increase.
With left needle lift the
stitch below the stitch
just worked, and knit it.
1 stitch increased.
M
EON  end of needle
N
L
D
E
M1R  Make 1 Right. Insert
left needle, from back
to front, under strand
of yarn which runs
between next stitch on
left needle and last stitch
on right needle; knit this
stitch through front loop.
1 stitch increased.
mult  multiple
p  purl
pat; pats  pattern; patterns
p-b  purl stitch in the row
below
pfb  purl into the front and
back of a stitch
pm  place marker
pnso  pass next stitch over
psso  pass slip stitch over
p tbl  purl through back
loop
p2tog  purl two together
pwise  purlwise
R
RC  right cross (See cable.)
rem  remain; remaining
rep  repeat
rev St st  reverse stockinette
stitch
RH  right-hand
rib  ribbing
rnd; rnds  round; rounds
RLI  Right Lifted Increase.
With right needle lift
the stitch below the
next stitch, and knit it.
1 stitch increased.
RS  right side
RT  right twist. A right twist
is formed by crossing
one stitch over another.
S
sc  single crochet
S2KP  slip two tog, knit
one, pass two slip
stitches over
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sk  skip
SKP  slip one, knit one,
pass slip stitch over
SK2P  slip one, knit two
tog, pass slip stitch over
sl  slip
sl st  slip stitch
sp; sps  space; spaces
ssk  slip the next two
stitches knitwise, one at
a time, to RH needle,
knit these two slipped
stitches tog
st; sts  stitch; stitches
St st  stockinette stitch
T
tbl  through back loop
tch; t-ch  turning chain
tog  together
tr  treble
trtr  triple treble
W
WS  wrong side
won  wool over needle
wrn  wool round needle
wyib  with yarn in back
wyif  with yarn in front
Y
yb (or ybk)  yarn to the
back
yf (or yfwd)  yarn to the
front (or forward)
yfon  yarn forward and
over needle (See yarn
overs.)
yfrn  yarn forward and
round needle (See yarn
overs.)
yo  yarn over. A yarn over
is a decorative increase
made by wrapping the
yarn around the needle.
There are various ways
to make a yarn over
depending on where it
is placed.
yo twice; yo2  yarn over
two times
yon  yarn over needle (See
yarn overs.)
yrn  yarn round needle
(See yarn overs.)
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