What Does ktbl Mean in Knitting?
ktbl means knit through the back loop.
Knit Through Back Loop · Techniques
Knit Through Back Loop explained
Knit into the back of the stitch rather than the front, which twists it. Produces a crisp, slightly raised column often used in ribbing.
How you might see it written
Patterns aren't always consistent. ktbl may also appear as k tbl, k1 tbl, k1tbl, or KTBL. The converter recognizes all of these.
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