Is SSK the same as k2tog TBL?
K2tog-tbl does not produce the same result as SSK: with k2tog-tbl the stitches get twisted (they don’t in the SSK). The two stitches do look different. And if you don’t like the ‘wiggly line’ that sits above a column of SSK decreases, work the stitch that sits above the decrease, in the even rows/rounds, tbl.
Do you always slip stitches Purlwise?
To slip a stitch, insert the RH needle purlwise (as if you were going to purl) into the first stitch on the LH needle and slip it off the LH needle onto the RH needle. Unless your instructions specifically tell you to slip a stitch knitwise, always slip a stitch as if you were going to purl it.
What does Knitwise and Purlwise mean?
Knitwise and purlwise are often used to describe how you’re going to insert needle into the next stitch loop. Knitwise means inserting your needle in the direction as if you’re going to knit, purlwise means inserting your needle as if you’re going to purl.
What does KW mean in knitting?
knit into front and back of stitch (increases 1) kw. knitwise.
When to use SSK in a knitting project?
You are doing more than just slipping and knitting, you are in fact decreasing a stitch by slipping two stitches and then knitting them together through the back loops. The ssk is used often in knitting as the opposite or counter or mirrored decrease to the k2tog(knit 2 together).
What’s the difference between k2tog and SSK in knitting?
The ssk is used often in knitting as the opposite or counter or mirrored decrease to the k2tog (knit 2 together). It leans the opposite way – k2tog leans right and ssk leans left. 1. Slip 1 stitch knitwise.
How to work a slip, slip, knit?
::: how to work a SSK (slip, slip, knit) ::: 1. Slip 1 stitch knitwise. [tutorial on how to slip stitches here] 2. Slip 1 more stitch knitwise. 3. Insert your left needle through the front of the 2 slipped stitches.
How does the SSK work on the RS?
On the RS work a ssk, either the traditional way or as in Trick One. If working flat, on next WS row: p through the back loop of the ssk from the previous row.