Glossary of Knitting Abbreviations:  52 “ = Inch or inches  * =  Repeat instructions following the  single asterisk as directed ** =  Repeat instructions between asterisks  as directed { } =  Alternate measurements or  instructions ( ) = Repeat directions as noted or  indicated alt =   Alternate approx =  Approximately beg =  Begin or beginning bet = Between Bk lp =  Back loop Blo =  Back loop only Bp =  Back post BO =  Bind off C = Cable CA = Color A CB =  Color B CC =  Contrasting color Cdd =  Centered double decrease ch =  Chain