How to count rows in knitting, and keep count while you knit
Count rows in stockinette, garter and ribbing by reading the fabric, then keep count with a counter, markers or a lifeline so you never guess again.
Posts about knitting basics
Every Yarnstep blog post tagged “knitting basics”.
How to read pattern repeats: asterisks, brackets and "rep rows"
A plain guide to repeats in knitting and crochet patterns: what * to * means, nested brackets, "rep from * to last 2 sts" and repeating whole rows.
Knitting abbreviations explained: k2tog, ssk, m1 and the rest
What the common knitting abbreviations mean, which way each decrease leans, and the few words that change between US and UK patterns.