Decreases

How to Knit the Slip Knit Pass Decrease (SKP)

About this Stitch Pattern

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the slip knit pass decrease. Decreasing is a method of removing stitches.The slip knit pass decrease (skp) is identical to the slip slip knit (ssk) decrease, which is a left leaning decrease. It compliments the knit two together decrease (k2tog) and is used in tandem with it to shape your knitting symmetrically.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Beginner

Row Count

Stitch Repeat

Stitch Pattern Instructions

  • Step 1: Slip the first stitch knitwise off the main needle onto your working needle.
  • Step 2: Knit the second stitch off the main needle.
  • Step 3: Slip the second stitch on your working needle over the first stitch on your working needle.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

SKP-Example

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

decrease | technique