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Slip, Slip, Slip, Knit

Abbreviation: sssk

KnittingDecrease

Chart Symbol(s)

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

Definition

A left-leaning double decrease. Three stitches are slipped one at a time knitwise, then the left needle is inserted through all three front loops and they are knitted together. Reduces the count by two stitches.