It means to add 8 new stitches. You do this by turning needles so they are reversed, then insert right needle into stitches as if to knit, YO (Yarn Over), and pull loop through, slip loop just worked back onto left needle and repeat for required number of stitches.
Remember that you do this, casting on of 8 stitches, on the next row also (the "next 2 rows" statement).
K2 is simply knitting for two separate stitches. this is different from K2tog which means knit two together, where you treat the next two stitches as though they are one.
You probably are making a sweater. Check the pattern on how to cast off stitches and make sure you jump on the track of the pattern of the sweater. This is to make the bottom part of the armholes of a sweater.
Knit into the next stitch and instead of pulling the old loop off, twist the new loop back on to the first needle just as you would when casting on originally. Do this twice then continue knitting as usual. You will have made a hole in the fabric.
Seed stitch is also known as moss stitch. It is when you knit one purl one throughout but in the next row the purl stitches are above the knit stitches in the previous one (like a chequerboard) unlike ribbing where the knit and purl stitches stay in the same column.
Knitting can be made more elastic by using stretchy stitches such as ribbing. Ribbing is typically 1x1 or 2x2, but many other types of ribbing are possible, and many non-ribbing stitches are also stretchy. 1x1 ribbing is formed by knitting one stitch and purling the next. Repeat these two stitches to the end of the row. On following rows, "knit the knits and purl the purls." This simply means you should look at the stitch you are about to work and determine whether it looks like a knit or like a purl. Remember that a purl is simply the back side of a knit stitch. Knit stitches look like the letter "V," while purl stitches look like dashes ("-"). 2x2 ribbing is very similar to 1x1 ribbing except that you knit two stitches and purl the next two stitches. Again repeat to the end of the row, and again "knit the knits and purl the purls."
To perform a m1 k1 m1 in a row of knitting, start by making a "make one" (m1) stitch, which involves lifting the yarn between the stitches and knitting into it to create an extra stitch. Next, knit one stitch (k1) as usual. Finally, make another m1 in the same way as the first, lifting the yarn between the newly knitted stitch and the next stitch to create another extra stitch. This sequence adds two new stitches to your row.
If you Cast On 5 stitches .. then knit 3 of the 5 that you just cast on .. then yarn over ( this will make a stitch) .. then knit the next 2 stitches .. you will have 6 stitches instead of 5 stitches you cast on because you yarned over one .. you just read it differently then they meant .. after the word knit 2 replace the word"to" with " then you will have" 6 ..
You probably are doing knit stitches so the yarn is at the back of the project. Move the yarn to the front (as if you were starting to purl) and move the stitches from the left needle to the right needle (if you are left handed from right to left). Then continue your project accordingly. WYF means "with yarn in front"
To create a double herringbone pattern in knitting, follow these tips: Start with a multiple of 8 stitches plus 2 for the pattern repeat. Begin by knitting 2 stitches together, then yarn over, and repeat across the row. On the next row, knit the yarn overs through the back loop to create the herringbone effect. Repeat these two rows to continue the double herringbone pattern. Pay attention to tension and gauge to ensure a consistent and neat pattern.
Slip one stitch (from the left needle to the right), knit the next 2 stitches together, than pass the slipped stitch over the finished K2tog stitch.
To incorporate thermal stitch knitting into your next project for added warmth and texture, you can alternate between knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern. This creates a thicker fabric that traps heat, providing extra warmth. Experiment with different stitch combinations to achieve the desired texture and warmth in your project.
slip the stitch 2 times. Just slide two stitches onto the other needle and continue on with your pattern. More than likely you'll pick them up again on your next round.