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Slip, Slip, Purl

Abbreviation: ssp

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Chart Symbol(s)

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

Definition

A left-leaning single decrease worked on the purl side. Slip two stitches one at a time knitwise, return them to the left needle, then purl them together through the back loops. The purl-side counterpart to ssk.