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Slip, Slip, Knit

Abbreviation: ssk

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Chart Symbol(s)

knitting chart symbol for the Slip, Slip, Knit stitch (abbreviated as ssk). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Slip, Slip, Knit stitch (abbreviated as ssk). Variant 2

Definition

A left-leaning single decrease. Slip two stitches one at a time knitwise to the right needle, then insert the left needle through the front loops of both slipped stitches and knit them together. Mirrorimage of k2tog, commonly used on the opposite side of shaping for symmetry.