![Used in knitting patterns to represent different stitches and techniques Once you understand the basic symbols, you can read any chart pattern with ease.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3cXTILm1BAirSMagCViWDROuy0fOP_v48tDALeHnPiJ1ewBDbu4IQ-og2jtK0676BEp4sBWg24Vnd0LPRgb_O0PMOphhPG3ahkwlj1zUAzMqzVQyMohxoSDKoeMvP3LAY8IPmjBi9C6VbuqIXFFWaNr5H2amaPn5HK0YFDFM0AqxM0lNgHENojh82Lo_/s1600/Basic-symbols.jpg)
Here is a list of basic symbols commonly used in knitting patterns, along with their names and explanations in English.
![Cast on symbol](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgtZe0CrYmmoR8MczRwHOlYgxH-7ffm_v6xxSVz1RsOdXlC8O6rXczJdJTiq3cwuGN88z6gvnl3EeRT5-TA0aHGqvfAN365g65v5DpoqtMSUJ7HZ_8ow372ZDqUQBLseoRXrfyFiJ9uynekaegfafDfJVinTyLFl2wBmjUJPiHF7xSmlN2qf8pfYLfg1L/s16000/Cast-on.jpg)
Symbol
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Abb | Explanation |
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K |
Knit |
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P | Purl |
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K tbl |
Knit through the back loop |
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P tbl | Purl through the back loop |
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M1 | Make one stitch (right/left) |
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M1p | Make one purl-wide (right/left) |
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LLI | Left lifted increase |
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RLI | Right lifted increase |
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LLIp | Left lifted increase (purled) |
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RLIp | Right lifted increase (purled) |
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Sl wyib | Slip stitch with yarn in back |
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Sl wyif | Slip stitch with yarn front |
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K1b |
Knit one below |
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P1b | Purl one below |
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Yo | Yarn over |
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Ssk | Slip slip knit |
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K2tog | Knit two stitches together |
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Ssp | Slip slip purl |
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P2tog | Purl two stitches together |
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Sssk Sk2p |
Slip slip slip knit Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over |
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K3tog | Knit three stitches together |
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Sssp | Slip slip slip purl |
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P3tog | Purl three stitches together |
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S2kp | Slip two stitches knitwise, knit one, pass slipped stitches over |
![knit-symbols](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVagD2ZDWMunf4E2zsTvYdp1XxoGBwHNvpIUNCcX_88Kvcw8R21k8JUb6CZin9PQxbk6kXk_YL3YEW5D5xRokZ6rWGpWwKwbsZXzP3JYh-2v6J-jLSOQR9mKyEOoJFdVhimF8VkCGlfYKWXK62mqj89YhdV_jsD_d0wsoqtbvGpnX656wLj5l_6Kqbt7Mu/s16000/knit-stitch.jpg)
Once you understand these basic symbols, you'll be able to read simple chart patterns.
Note: Different patterns may use different symbols, so it's important to read the key or legend that accompanies each pattern to understand what each symbol means.
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