LH
Knittingleft hand
Description
Refers to the left hand, typically denoting the needle holding the stitches waiting to be worked.
Detailed explanation
In knitting patterns, this abbreviation designates the left hand or the needle held in it. This needle carries the live stitches that have not yet been knitted in the current row. Identifying the LH needle is essential for clarifying instructions during maneuvers like passing slipped stitches over, cabling, or knitting through back loops.