• Knitting

    appx: approximately
    beg: begin(ning)
    BO: bind off
    bor: beginning of round
    CC:
     contrast color
    CO: cast on
    cont: continue
    dec(‘d): decrease(d)
    eor: end of round
    inc(‘d): increase(d)
    k: knit
    kwise: knitwise
    k1tbl: knit 1 through back loop
    k1f+b: knit 1 front and back of same stitch – 1 st inc’d
    k2tog: knit 2 together – 1 st dec’d
    k3tog: knit 3 together – 2 sts dec’d
    LH: left hand
    LLI: left lifted increase
    m(s):
     marker(s)
    m1: make 1 (either left or right; not specified)
    m1L: from the front, lift loop between sts with left ndl, knit into back of loop – 1 st inc’d
    m1P-L: 
    from the back, lift loop between sts with left ndl, purl into front of loop – 1 st inc’d
    m1P-R:
     from the front, lift loop between sts with right ndl, purl into back of loop – 1 st inc’d
    m1R:
     from the back, lift loop between sts with left ndl, knit into front of loop – 1 st inc’d
    MC: main color

  • RH: right hand
    RLI:
     right lifted increase
    sl1:
     slip 1
    sl1 tbl: 
    slip 1 through back loop
    sl1wyib:
     slip 1 with yarn in back
    sl1wyif:
     slip 1 with yarn in front
    slm:
     slip marker
    ndl(s):
     needle(s)
    p: purl
    p/u: pick up
    patt: pattern
    pm: place marker
    pwise: purlwise
    rem
    : remain
    rep: repeat
    rnd(s): round(s)
    RS: right side
    S2KP: slip 2 sts tog kwise, k1, p2sso – 2 sts dec’d.
    SK2P: slip 1 st kwise, k2tog, psso – 2 sts dec’d.
    skp: slip 1 st as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over – 1 st dec’d.
    ssk: slip 1 st, slip 1 st, knit 2 slipped sts together through the back loop – 1 st dec’d.
    sssk: slip 1 st, slip 1 st, slip 1 st, knit 3 slipped sts together through the back loop – 2 sts dec’d.
    st(s): stitch(es)
    St st: stockinette stitch
    tbl: through back loop
    tog: together
    WS: wrong side
    wyif: with yarn in front
    wyib: with yarn in back

  • Additional Skills

    w+t: wrap + turn.
    Work until st to be wrapped.
    RS: yarn back, sl next st pwise, yarn front, return wrapped st to left ndl; turn.
    WS: yarn front, sl next st wise, yarn back, return wrapped st to left ndl; turn.

    Make Bobble: 
    Row 1 (RS): (K1, yo, k1) in same st, turn – 3 sts.
    Row 2: P3, turn.
    Row 3: S2kp – 1 st.

    Picking up Wraps:
    – On the RS: Insert RH ndl under wrap, then through wrapped st kwise. K wrap tog with wrapped st
    – On the WS: Insert RH ndl into wrap through the back, then through wrapped st pwise. P wrap tog with wrapped st.

    Crochet

    ch: chain
    rep: repeat
    ss: slip stitch
    yo: yarn over hook

Kelbourne Woolens Patterns Rainier Sweater Pattern

Patterns

Kelbourne Woolens patterns are designed to be easy to read with just the right amount of a challenge to stay engaging. We want our designs to be fun and educational, and they are filled with tips and tricks to enhance your knitting journey.

Our designs are a little bit classic, a little bit vintage, but with a modern approach. We celebrate the rich tradition of our craft by finding inspiration in traditional techniques, silhouettes, and styles. 

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