kfb
Knittingknit front and back
Description
A common knitting increase where you knit into the same stitch twice—once through the front loop and once through the back loop—to create an extra stitch.
Detailed explanation
The kfb abbreviation stands for “knit front and back,” a simple method for increasing the stitch count by one. It is frequently taught to beginners because it does not require picking up strands between stitches. The technique creates a small horizontal bump at the base of the new stitch, which is why it is also known as a “bar increase.”