Widening The shape counters are moved in accordance with the widening. Symbol Meaning Optional Widening Widening can be carried out after every third k&w complete row (L1+L0 knitted), if a widening is present in the shape.The shape is retained! Widening stepping before inserting the k&w Arrangement. Widening stepping after inserting the k&w Arrangement.The first widening is moved to the row with widening permission.