What Does lp Mean in Knitting?
lp means loop.
Loop · General Terms
Loop explained
A single loop of yarn. Depending on context it can mean a stitch on the needle, or a strand you pick up — 'lps' is the plural, as in 'pick up 3 lps'.
How you might see it written
Patterns aren't always consistent. lp may also appear as lps, loop, or loops. The converter recognizes all of these.
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