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# Knitting Cheatsheet ## Materials - Yarn (various weights and fibers) - Knitting needles (various sizes) - Scissors - Tapestry needle - Stitch markers - Row counter - Measuring tape - Stitch holders or waste yarn ## Basic Stitches - Knit stitch (k): inserting the needle into the stitch from front to back, wrapping the yarn around the needle, and pulling the needle back through the stitch - Purl stitch (p): inserting the needle into the stitch from back to front, wrapping the yarn around the needle, and pulling the needle back through the stitch - Cast on: creating the first row of stitches on the needle - Bind off: finishing the last row of stitches and removing them from the needle ## Techniques - Stockinette stitch: alternating rows of knit and purl stitches to create a smooth, flat fabric - Garter stitch: knitting every row to create a bumpy, textured fabric - Ribbing: alternating knit and purl stitches in a pattern to create a stretchy, elastic fabric - Cables: crossing stitches over each other to create a braided effect - Lace: creating patterns of holes and eyelets in the fabric - Intarsia: knitting with multiple colors to create a picture or design - Fair Isle: knitting with multiple colors in a pattern to create a colorwork design ## Abbreviations - k: knit stitch - p: purl stitch - CO: cast on - BO: bind off - st: stitch - RS: right side - WS: wrong side - inc: increase - dec: decrease - yo: yarn over ## Resources - [Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller](https://www.amazon.com/Stitch-Bitch-Knitters-Debbie-Stoller/dp/0761135901) - [Ravelry](https://www.ravelry.com/): online community for knitters and crocheters with patterns, forums, and project sharing - [KnittingHelp.com](https://www.knittinghelp.com/): video tutorials and forums for knitters of all levels