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st: Stitch (sts = stitches)
A single loop on the needle. 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 st
A single loop on the needle. Patterns give stitch counts at the end of rows so you can check your work.
Common mistake
Counting the loop on the right needle twice; check your count the same way every time.
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 st stand for?
st stands for stitch (sts = stitches).
Does st change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.