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I have a question about knitting abbreviations?

I am working on this elephant:

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/homegarden/homemaking/crafts/articles/0,,695942_711537,00.html

and i have a few questions about one part of it.

Head gusset
Using 4.5mm needles cast on 5 sts (this is the trunk end of gusset). Work 26 rows straight in moss stitch. Inc 1 st each end next and every foll 4th row until 15 sts. Work 8 rows straight. Dec 1 st each of next row and then every foll 4th row until 3 sts, k3tog. Fasten off.

1)what’s a gusset?
2)can you explain the part with foll? What’s foll?
3) how do you fasten off?
THANKS!

1) gusset: A triangular insert, as in the seam of a garment, for added strength or expansion. in this case it’s most likely for expansion.
2) “foll” is short for following. so do what they tell you next row, then every 4th row after.
3) fasten off is the same as binding off or casting off. take a peek at this video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0plhuwVF4j0

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Knit, Purl, Save the World: Fabulous Knit and Crochet Projects for Eco-friendly Stitchers $4.05 Used – This title features 31 gorgeous crochet and knitting patterns made with eco-friendly yarns such as soy, hemp, organic cotton and recycled knitting supplies. It offers easy-to-follow knitting projects for yourself and your home which include knitting mitten instructions, sock knitting, crocheted aromatherapy pillow and crocheted shopping bag. Basic techniques cover everything from knitting abbreviations and types of eco yarn for knitting, to crochet basics and felting and types of knitting

Knitspeak $17.95 Prices essential guide, written in a friendly, reassuring tone and formatted for quick reference, offers a comprehensive alphabetical listing of all the abbreviations, words, phrases, and symbols typically encountered in knitting patterns.

Knitspeak: An A to Z Guide to the Language of Knitting Patterns $17.99 Knitting can be a challenging craft, but even more challenging than knitting itself is the cryptic language—a mix of abbreviations, numbers, jargon, punctuation marks, and other symbols—in which patterns are usually written. It’s no wonder so many beginners (and even some whose skills are quite advanced) are intimidated by the bewildering code—or that so many yarn-shop owners grow frustrated by the amount of time they must spend deciphering patterns for the uninitiated.Enter Knitspeak, a knitter’s dictionary that disentangles the mysteries of pattern language and translates it into plain English, helping knitters to easily transition from confused to confident. Andrea Berman Price’s essential guide—written in a friendly, reassuring tone and formatted for quick reference—begins with an overview of how knitting patterns are organized. It then offers a comprehensive alphabetical listing of all the abbreviations, words, phrases, and symbols typically encountered in patterns. Knitspeak’s many easy-to-understand drawings clarify basic and not-so-basic needle techniques, and a series of sidebars deals with issues ranging from keeping track of simultaneous shaping to substituting yarns and reading a yarn label. The book’s appendix is filled with valuable tips, charts, and worksheets.

Knitspeak: An A to Z Guide to the Language of Knitting Patterns $1.49 Knitting can be a challenging craft, but even more challenging than knitting itself is the cryptic language—a mix of abbreviations, numbers, jargon, punctuation marks, and other symbols—in which patterns are usually written. It’s no wonder so many beginners (and even some whose skills are quite advanced) are intimidated by the bewildering code—or that so many yarn-shop owners grow frustrated by the amount of time they must spend deciphering patterns for the uninitiated.Enter Knitspeak, a knitter’s dictionary that disentangles the mysteries of pattern language and translates it into plain English, helping knitters to easily transition from confused to confident. Andrea Berman Price’s essential guide—written in a friendly, reassuring tone and formatted for quick reference—begins with an overview of how knitting patterns are organized. It then offers a comprehensive alphabetical listing of all the abbreviations, words, phrases, and symbols typically encountered in patterns. Knitspeak’s many easy-to-understand drawings clarify basic and not-so-basic needle techniques, and a series of sidebars deals with issues ranging from keeping track of simultaneous shaping to substituting yarns and reading a yarn label. The book’s appendix is filled with valuable tips, charts, and worksheets.

Knitting Brioche: The Essential Guide to the Brioche Stitch $4.36 New – “Knitting Brioche” is the first and only knitting book devoted exclusively to the brioche stitch, a knitting technique that creates a double-sided fabric, most classically a deeply-ribbed fabric. In this book, readers will learn to knit the brioche stitch, and learn the necessary abbreviations and terms. Photographs and illustrations document every step of each technique. Over 50 different variations of the basic brioche stitch are featured, along with 25 patterns including hats, gloves, s

Lace from the Attic: A Victorian Notebook of Knitted Lace Patterns $37.78 Used – Combining the story of one Victorian’s knitting life with an astonishing collection of patterns, this book recalls the time when lace embellished everything from clothing to tea cozies. Taken from Blanche Beau’s original book of swatches, the collection presents samples and written patterns updated with conventional abbreviations and terminology. It also offers ways to incorporate the patterns into projects.

Lace from the Attic: A Victorian Notebook of Knitted Lace Patterns $71.95 New – Combining the story of one Victorian’s knitting life with an astonishing collection of patterns, this book recalls the time when lace embellished everything from clothing to tea cozies. Taken from Blanche Beau’s original book of swatches, the collection presents samples and written patterns updated with conventional abbreviations and terminology. It also offers ways to incorporate the patterns into projects.

Lace from the Attic: A Victorian Notebook of Knitted Lace Patterns $121.53 Most lace knitting books are merely collections of rather well-known and standard lace patterns. Lace From the Attic re-creates the personal lace patterns and knitting life of a woman who lived more than 100 years ago. The author’s account of trying to unravel the mysterious abbreviations and unknown knitting terms she found in this attic book is a mystery story that any knitter will enjoy. In addition to these rare patterns, readers will learn how to incorporate the laces they knit into various craft projects for which complete instructions are furnished.

North Light Books-Knitting Brioche $21.41 F&W PUBLICATIONS-North Light Books: Knitting Brioche. The essential guide to the Brioche stitch: a knitting technique that creates a double-sided fabric most classically a deeply-ribbed fabric. Learn to knit the brioche stitch and learn the necessary abbreviations and terms. Over fifty different variations of the basic brioche stitch are featured along with twenty-five patterns including hats; gloves; sweaters; capelets and more. Author: Nancy Marchant. Softcover: 256 pages. Made in USA.

North Light Books-Yarnplay $18.02 F&W PUBLICATIONS-YarnPlay features a wide variety of projects both big and small from kitschy cozies to full-size blankets and throws. You will also find a guide to living with color that will show you how to choose colors that complement the pieces you already have and create the right mood. Also features overflowing reference sections with a basic guide to yarn needles knitting notions a glossary of knitting terms an abbreviations key a needle size conversion chart and a list of inspirational home decor magazines and web sites. Softcover: 128 pages. Made in USA.

Not Your Mama’s Knitting: The Cool and Creative Way to Pick Up Sticks $1.64 This is knitting with attitude—your attitude. We hit the basics, bypass the boring stuff, forego the granny cardigans of old, and show you how to knit cool creations that will be the envy of all. Choose one of nearly thirty designs, follow the simple directions, and knit fun, trendy items to dress yourself, your friends, your apartment, a baby, or even a pet or two. If following directions isn’t in your nature, use the hints provided to make the piece entirely unique.Get clicking with:Must-know techniques, including basic knits and purls, cables and bobbles, multicolor knitting, and moreInfo on needles, yarn varieties, and tools of the tradeSuggestions for customizing every design and personalizing every project so that they’re truly yoursQuick references that explain Greek-looking knitting abbreviations and let you inventory your needle stashDon’t follow the crowd. Crack open Not Your Mama’s Knitting and learn how to express yourself with hip, hyper-chic designs any fashionista would covet.

Shetland Lace $25.1 New – This is not a book on the history of Shetland lace, but simply a collection of knitting patterns designed for use with either Shetland 1-ply cobweb lace wool or Shetland 2-ply lace wool. Shawls, a baby’s christening robe and various stoles are included in the collection, as well as a skirt, cape and shawl set. Comprehensive knitting instructions are given for all patterns and the various stitch patterns. The abbreviations vary from the usual English terms and offer the knitter the opportun

Shetland Lace $21.46 Used – This is not a book on the history of Shetland lace, but simply a collection of knitting patterns designed for use with either Shetland 1-ply cobweb lace wool or Shetland 2-ply lace wool. Shawls, a baby’s christening robe and various stoles are included in the collection, as well as a skirt, cape and shawl set. Comprehensive knitting instructions are given for all patterns and the various stitch patterns. The abbreviations vary from the usual English terms and offer the knitter the opportu

Sterling Publishing-Knitting School $14.99 A fabulous reference for all needleworkers one handy volume that covers all major types of stitchery and their techniques tools and materials. Over 1400 detailed illustrations showcase every basic stitch or knot and its variations. Learn different stitching techniques including bargello crewel crochet embroidery knitting macrame needlepoint and more. For each mode of stitchery there’s a list of common abbreviations used in pattern instructions and a detailed summary of designs.

Storey Publishing-Kids Knitting $14.35 STOREY PUBLISHING-Kindergarten-Grade 6 appealing full-color photographs and a dynamic layout will draw readers to this book but the careful crafting of instructions will make them successful knitters. Beautiful photos show a group of young people having fun making and wearing attractive hats socks and sweaters. Not only are projects and skills arranged in an orderly progression of difficulty but the directions also explain explicitly and gradually move toward the standard abbreviations used in commercial patterns. Good information on proper blocking and laundering of finished garments dyeing wood with Kool-Aid making wooden needles wool sewing knitting bags the multicultural aspects of knitting and (most importantly) finding other knitters to help with the inevitable confusions of acquiring a new skill. Paperback: 128 pages.

Super Stitches Crochet $19.95 Do you really think a broken mirror means seven years of bad luck? Come on. Superstitions are useless. Now, Super Stitches Crochet –that’s useful! Super Stitches Crochet offers a complete introduction to this favorite craft, plus an illustrated dictionary of more than 180 stitches and patterns. Solids, openwork, fans, trellises, arches, laces, textures, medallions, shapes, edgings, and more are shown with instructions and diagrams on left-hand pages and a photo of a crocheted sample swatch on the opposite page. This follow-up to the super-successful Super Stitches Knitting includes information on choosing yarns, selecting hooks, understanding symbols and abbreviations used in crocheting patterns, essential crochet techniques, and the stitches and formations that are the essentials of all crochet work. Look, throwing salt over your shoulder won’t keep you busy forever. You need Super Stitches Crochet !

Super Stitches Crochet: Essential Techniques Plus a Dictionary of More Than 180 Stitch Patterns $3.7 Handy reference for all crochetersDo you really think a broken mirror means seven years of bad luck? Come on. Superstitions are useless. Now, Super Stitches Crochet—that’s useful! Super Stitches Crochet offers a complete introduction to this favorite craft, plus an illustrated dictionary of more than 180 stitches and patterns. Solids, openwork, fans, trellises, arches, laces, textures, medallions, shapes, edgings, and more are shown with instructions and diagrams on left-hand pages and a photo of a crocheted sample swatch on the opposite page. This follow-up to the super-successful Super Stitches Knitting includes information on choosing yarns, selecting hooks, understanding symbols and abbreviations used in crocheting patterns, essential crochet techniques, and the stitches and formations that are the essentials of all crochet work. Look, throwing salt over your shoulder won’t keep you busy forever. You need Super Stitches Crochet!• User-friendly lay-flat binding• Unbeatable illustrated reference• Great for crocheters at every level

The Complete Book of Knitting $166.08 New – Excellent guide for learning how to knit well, undertake new projects, and even create new designs. All basic procedures thoroughly explained–from casting on and binding off, to inserting zippers and lining garments. Over 500 illustrations show how to knit and purl, increase and decrease stitches, knit left-handed, knit with more than one color, make cables, and much else. Includes chapter on Abbreviations and Terms.

The Complete Book of Knitting $305.66 New – Excellent guide for learning how to knit well, undertake new projects, and even create new designs. All basic procedures thoroughly explained–from casting on and binding off, to inserting zippers and lining garments. Over 500 illustrations show how to knit and purl, increase and decrease stitches, knit left-handed, knit with more than one color, make cables, and much else. Includes chapter on Abbreviations and Terms.

The Stitch Collection $8.99 Portable and versatile, this attractive boxed set of five lightweight stitch guides–each devoted to a different type of stitch–is perfect for knitters on the go.Altogether, these small but very thorough books cover more than 200 stitches, with individual manuals for knit and purl; cables; lace; ribbing; and specialty. Each one features a brief introduction; a concise section on choosing the appropriate stitch pattern; information on each type of stitch; abbreviations; needle size chart; and yarn weight chart.Unlike heavier and more unwieldy books, these sleek volumes are just right for tossing in the knitting bag–and the most eminently practical knitter’’s helper on the market.

The Stitch Collection: A Box of Portable Guides to Knit Stitches $19.95 Portable and versatile, this attractive boxed set of five lightweight stitch guides—each devoted to a different type of stitch—is perfect for knitters on the go.Altogether, these small but very thorough books cover more than 200 stitches, with individual manuals for knit and purl; cables; lace; ribbing; and specialty. Each one features a brief introduction; a concise section on choosing the appropriate stitch pattern; information on each type of stitch; abbreviations; needle size chart; and yarn weight chart.Unlike heavier and more unwieldy books, these sleek volumes are just right for tossing in the knitting bag—and the most eminently practical knitter’s helper on the market.

The complete book of knitting $18.16 Used – Excellent guide for learning how to knit well, undertake new projects, and even create new designs. All basic procedures thoroughly explained–from casting on and binding off, to inserting zippers and lining garments. Over 500 illustrations show how to knit and purl, increase and decrease stitches, knit left-handed, knit with more than one color, make cables, and much else. Includes chapter on Abbreviations and Terms.

Welcoming Home Baby the Handcrafted Way $18.95 Welcome home little one! Knitting designer Tricia Drake (otherwise known as TrickyKnits on Etsy) makes popular custom handknits for newborns and for the professional photographers who photograph them. In a delightfully creative style, Tricia’’s 20 patterns celebrate the new little one with an engaging palette and cozy garments and knitted pieces. Playful and pretty, the projects are for beginning knitters as well as seasoned knitters. Each project includes skill level, size, gauge, glossary of abbreviations, materials, size and yarn variations, and multiple full-color photographs.

Welcoming Home Baby the Handcrafted Way: 20 Quick and Creative Knitted Hats, Wraps, and Cocoons for Your Newborn $18.95 Welcome home little one! Knitting designer Tricia Drake (otherwise known as TrickyKnits on Etsy) makes popular custom handknits for newborns and for the professional photographers who photograph them. In a delightfully creative style, Tricia’s 20 patterns celebrate the new little one with an engaging palette and cozy garments and knitted pieces. Playful and pretty, the projects are for beginning knitters as well as seasoned knitters. Each project includes skill level, size, gauge, glossary of abbreviations, materials, size and yarn variations, and multiple full-color photographs.

YarnPlay at Home: Handknits for Colorful Living $22.99 Decorate in Style with Colorful, Cozy HandknitsFrom inviting afghans and throws to a playful cozy for a French press and a mini sweater for a wine bottle, YarnPlay at Home gives you the perfect knitted accent piece for every room in your home. Dress up your bathroom with a super-soft bathmat or jazz up your dining table by slipping silverware into flirty little napkin skirts.Inside YarnPlay you’ll find:a guide to “living with color” that shows you how to choose colors that complement the pieces you already have and create the right mooda wide variety of projects, both big and small, from kitschy cozies to full-size blankets and throwsstash-busters for using up all those odds and ends of yarnoverflowing reference sections with a basic guide to yarn, needles and knitting notions, a glossary of knitting terms, an abbreviations key, a needle size conversion chart and a list of inspirational home decor magazines and websitesDress up your home! Start knitting today.