So if you’re looking for what ktog means, you can likely find a ton of websites to tell you! While some of those terms may seep into this page anyways later on, the idea was to focus on terms you’re not going to find in your standard intro-to-knitting dictionary.
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Yarn Chicken
The suspenseful game of determining if you have enough yarn to complete the row/round or even the entire project.
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Worked Flat
When something is “worked flat” it is 2 dimensional, think blankets or scarves. It will generally have a “right side” and a “wrong side”. While it is possible to create garments while working flat, by sewing up sides, it is more common to work in the round. Here are some other posts about projects worked
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Stockinette Stitch (aka St st)
This indicates that if you are working flat you are knitting one row and then purling the next. If you are working in the round you knit all rounds.
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Knitting in the Round
“Knitting in the Round” is a technique often used in sweaters and other garments. When listed on a pattern this indicates that the project is tubular. The round is created when the two ends of the cast on are joined so the “right side” and “wrong side” become an “inside” or an “outside”.
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Knitting in Public
Engaging in knitting activities in public spaces, often as part of social events with fellow crafters. It’s also common to be “knitting” as in sitting with your people and talking rather than knitting. It’s not rude if you’re knitting while they talk to you or vice versa. Also, if you reply with a number, it’s
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Bus Project
A project suitable for bus travel, compact, and manageable during your trip. Generally circular needles will be best for these so that if you drop your needle you won’t have to go far to look for it! You may also want to check out What makes it an Airplane or Bus Project?
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Airplane Project
A project suitable for airplane travel, small enough to fit in your carry-on and last the duration of your flight. Note: You should check with the authorities to determine what, if any, needles are allowed. Flying within the states seems to not be an issue but international flights may pose more of a problem. You may
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My Knitting Bag
My knitting Go bag – notions I carry/considerations & power bank etc. I am a fan of that TV series Bones and every time I think of my bags, whether it be for work or knitting, etc. I think of that episode “A Boy in a Tree” about a case at a private prep school
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San Diego Yarn Crawl 2025
The San Diego Yarn Crawl happens each year, more information can be found on their website. With sadness in my heart, we’re down from 13 yarn shops in the county to 3. I did my best to support where I could and bought a ton of yarn!! (My Stash is updated too!) From A Simpler
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What makes it an Airplane or Bus Project?
There’s no set list of what is or isn’t an “airplane project” or “bus project” but there are things/patterns that are certainly more ideal than others. There’s a degree of skill and comfort that comes from knitting in tight spaces too. For instance, when I started out knitting I probably wouldn’t have knit on the