couple pattern questions

[jberry16]

I've never knit a reglan sweater before and want to for the new baby due in Dec. I've found this pattern http://www.thekingspottery.com/boogie_lilsis.htm and the part I'm having trouble with is...
1. where it says: Next round: PM, K1, Kfb, work until last 2 sts, Kfb, K1.
I'm guessing the pm means pass marker? and kfb means knit front and back, to increase? if that's right how do I knit into the front and back of the stitch?
2. Next round: PM, K1, Kfb, work until last 2 sts, Kfb, K1.
Next 3 rounds: Work in Stst
Work the last 4 rounds 3 more times. 36(40,44)sts
the last 4 rounds means an increase round and then 3 rounds st. st?
3.Round 1: K1,P1,K1, P1 (seed st) *knit until 3 sts before next marker, K2tog,K1, PM, K1, SSP* Continue in this manner until you’ve decreased at each of the 4 points around the sleeves, when you come to the end of the round, CO 4 sts
what is ssp?
4. is Plymouth Encore Colorspun a ww yarn?
thanks for all your help in advance.

[BillSpace]

Take a look in the Glossary tab at the top of this page. Many of your questions are answered there, and it's a good resource for other questions that might come up.

1. PM = place marker. KFB = knit front and back. See the video under "Basic Techniques" - > Increasing on this site.
2. You are right about the meaning of "last four rounds." that would be an increase round followed by three regular rounds.
3. SSP = Slip, slip, purl. See "Basic Techniques" -> Decreases for a video on how to do it.
4. According to the website, Encore Colorspun is worsted weight. More important than its name is if you get gauge with it. If you knit the same number of stitches per inch as the pattern calls for, you can follow the pattern and be reasonably assured of success.

Good luck.

[jberry16]

thank you