rib
Yeah this is a ribbing stitch. After you knit a few rows it should be a very clean and neat looking pattern of purls and knits.
If you are alternating each stitch (knit, purl, knit, purl) the pattern is called ribbing. If you alternate each row (row 1 knit, row 2 purl) it is called stockinette stitch.
P2tog means to Purl 2 stitches together.
To perform the 2x2 rib bind off technique, you alternate between knitting two stitches and purling two stitches as you bind off your work. This creates a stretchy edge that matches the ribbing pattern of your project.
2x2 rib refers to K2P2 ribbing. K2P2 ribbing means that you alternate two knit stitches with two purl stitches across the width of the work. Similarly, 1x1 ribbing is sometimes called K1P1 ribbing, and you'd alternate knits and purls across the work. Other sorts of ribbing my be notated as 3x1 (K3P1) or 3x2 (K3P2). The total length and width of the pattern (of whatever ribbing you are knitting) will be specified by the particular pattern that you are knitting. The number (1,2,3...) with the ribbing only specifies how wide the ribs will be.
In knitting, a rib is a type of stitch pattern created by alternating knit and purl stitches (For instance, Knit 1, purl 1 or knit 2, purl 2). This technique creates vertical, textural stripes called ribs. There are many variations on rib stitches. For more information and for access to many stitch patterns, visit this website: http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/stitches.php
This means how many stitches per inch. For example, in sewing on a machine the usual # of stitches per inch is 8 - 10 for normal sewing, 6 stitches for basting. On crocheting and knitting an actual pattern will tell you how many stitches per inch is used.
M means 'marker'. This is normally a small circle of plastic or metal or contrast yarn (I use paper clips or safety pins) hooked on the needle between specific stitches. For example, if you were knitting a lace pattern and wanted to 'mark' each pattern repeat or to 'mark' where a thumb will be knit on a glove or mitten. PM means 'pass marker' by moving the marker from one needle to the other when you get to it after knitting the stitches before it.
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.
no stitch in a pattern means at the start of a pattern especially in a graph there is an area will some stitches will not yet exist so just ignore them as they don't exist .. later on you will add by make one , yarn over or cast on or some other method and those no stitches will then become real stitches and become part of the pattern
It means make the piece as wide as you need to, but be sure that your total number of stitches is exactly divisible by 15.
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.
Ideas for making baby blankets can be found on the website Knitting Pattern Central. They have many knitting patterns for various different types of stitches, including bird wing and lacy.