This is a list of knitting terms and what they mean and below this is how to cast on your stitches as well

K = knit

P= Purl

SL= slip stitch

Psso = pass slip stitch over

Tbl = through back of loop

Ybk = yarn back- tack yarn under needle from purl to knit position

Yft = yarn front- bring yarn under needle from knit to purl position

Yfwd = yarn forward- bring yarn under needle then over needle to knit position

Yon = yarn over needle to knit position

Yr n yarn round needle to purl position

M1 = make one stitch

Garter = knit all rows

Stocking stitch = 1 row knit 1 row purl

Purl fabric = 1 row purl 1row knit

Patt = pattern

Rem = remain

Rep = repeat

St,sts = stitch or stitches

Tog = together

cm = centimeter

mm = millimeter

ins = inches

Approx = approximately

 Below is how to learn to cast on your stitchs

This method requires the use of two needles

A) Make a slip knot and place on left hand needle

B) Insert right hand needle through the slip knot and pass

the yarn over the right needle

C)  Pull a loop through

D) Place this loop on the left hand needle

E) Insert right hand needle between the two stitches on the left hand needle. Wind yarn round point of right hand needle.

F) Draw a loop through and place this loop on left hand needle.

Repeat steps E and F until the required number of stitches are on the left needle.

I hope this helps you to start learning to knit and that it is easy to follow for you. And have fun knitting for many of years