The Alternative Slip Slip Knit (SSK) Decrease

About this Stitch Pattern


The Alternative Slip Slip Knit Decrease is a variation of the Slip Slip Knit decrease. It’s a method of removing stitches from your work to shape your work. This method makes a left leaning decrease, and is a mirror of the Knit Two Together decrease. The Alternative SSK modifies the SSK to make a slightly flatter decrease.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern


Stitch Pattern Details


Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

Stitch Repeat

Stitch Pattern Instructions


  • Step 1: Slip first stitch knitwise with working needle.
  • Step 2: Slip the second stitch purlwise with the working needle.
  • Step 3: Insert your main needle into the two slipped stitches on the working needle.
  • Step 4: Knit the two stitches together.
  • Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos


    SSKAlt-Example-(FINAL)

    Stitch Pattern Characteristics


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