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Slip, Slip, Knit
Appearance in pattern - ssk
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Slip, slip, knit works two stitches together into one, resulting in a left-slanting decrease. It is useful for shaping or may be combined with corresponding increases to form patterns. The ssk is the mirror of the k2tog.
Slip first stitch off left needle as if to knit. Slip next stitch off left needle as if to knit. Insert tip of left needle in the front through both slipped stitches. Wrap yarn around tip of right needle and then knit these two stitches together.
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