This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the Slip Stitch Crosses Stitch.

Skill: Intermediate
Cast On: Multiples of 6

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Slip Stitch – sl
Cable 2 Back – c2b
Cable 2 Forward – c2f

Pattern Instructions:

Prep Row 1: Using A, Knit

Prep Row 2: Using A, Purl

Row 1: Using B, K2, *sl 2, K4; rep from * to last 4 sts, sl 2, K2

Row 2: Using B, P2, * sl 2, p4; rep from * to last 4 sts, sl 2, p2

Row 3: Using A, K1, c2b, c2f, *k2, c2b, c2f; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 4: Using A, Purl

Row 5: Using B, K5, sl 2, *k4, sl 2; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5

Row 6: Using B, P5, *sl 2, p4; rep from * to last 7 sts, sl 2, p5

Row 7: Using A, K4, c2b, c2f, *k2, c2b, c2f; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4

Row 8: Using A, Purl

Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you have reached your desired length.

Example of the Slipstitch Crosses Stitch Right Side (click for larger)

Example of the Slipstitch Crosses Stitch Wrong Side (click for larger)