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Slip with Yarn In Front

Also known as: Slip 1 Purlwise with Yarn In Front

Abbreviation: sl wyif, sl1p wyif, sl1 wyif, sl1 pwise wyif, sl wyf

KnittingBasic Stitch

Chart Symbol(s)

knitting chart symbol for the Slip with Yarn In Front stitch (abbreviated as sl wyif, sl1p wyif, sl1 wyif, sl1 pwise wyif, sl wyf). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Slip with Yarn In Front stitch (abbreviated as sl wyif, sl1p wyif, sl1 wyif, sl1 pwise wyif, sl wyf). Variant 2

Definition

A slip stitch worked with the working yarn held in front of the fabric. The right needle is inserted purlwise (from right to left through the front loop) and the stitch is transferred to the right needle unworked, leaving the yarn as a horizontal float across the front face of the fabric.

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