## Glossary of Knitting Abbreviations: 

“ = Inch or inches 

 * = Repeat instructions following the single asterisk as directed 

** = Repeat instructions between asterisks as directed 

{ } = Alternate measurements or instructions 

( ) = Repeat directions as noted or indicated 

alt =  Alternate 

approx =  Approximately 

beg = Begin or beginning 

bet = Between 

Bk lp = Back loop 

Blo = Back loop only 

Bp = Back post 

BO = Bind off 

C = Cable 

CA = Color A 

CB = Color B 

CC = Contrasting color 

Cdd = Centered double decrease 

ch = Chain 

