What is knit PSSO?
Psso means “pass the slipped stitch over.” This technique is most commonly part of a decrease in lace knitting. You’ll sometimes see it in combination with instructions such as “sl 1, k2tog, psso.” But it’s also the same technique you use when binding off.
How do you slip the first stitch?
When slipping the first stitch of a row, always slip it purlwise, as this preserves the stitch orientation, keeping the right leg to the front, so that it’s properly positioned for next time you need to work it. (Note that this applies to conventional Western-style knitters.
Is SSK the same as PSSO?
I don’t understand the differences!” Some of you might even be surprised to learn that the ssk and the sl-k1-psso do the same thing!
How to do SL1, k2tog, PSSO in knitting?
1. 2. 3. Now take your left needle and lift the first slipped stitch over the 2 stitches knitted together. 4. That’s how to sl1, k2tog, psso.
When to use SL 1, k 1, PSSO SKP?
sl 1, k 1, psso SKP is an easy left-leaning decrease that gives basically the same effect as an SSK or slip, slip, knit. You may see it used in combination with k2tog (knit two together) to produce symmetrical decreases on each side of your knitted object. Decreases are done to narrow or taper your knitting piece.
When to use slip 1, Knit 1, pass slipped stitch over decrease?
It may be used in combination with the SSK or SKP decrease to make even decreases on two sides of the knitted object. It is abbreviated k2tog or K2Tog. Slip 1, Knit 2 Together, Pass Slipped Stitch Over Decrease: This decrease reduces two stitches compared with one stitch for the SKP.
When do you slip a stitch in SKP knitting?
To begin, work to where the decrease is supposed to be in the row and slip the first stitch as if to knit. As the abbreviation and the longer name of this decrease tell you, the next step in knitting an SKP decrease is to knit the next stitch. Now you have slipped a stitch and knitted a stitch.