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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'.

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