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beg: Beginning
The start of a row or round, as in 'to beg of round'. This is a structural term: it tells you where you are in the pattern or how to treat the rows, rather than a stitch to work.
How to work beg
The start of a row or round, as in 'to beg of round'.
Common mistake
Confusing the beginning-of-round marker with another marker.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the knitting abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does beg stand for?
beg stands for beginning.
Does beg change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.