SSK and SSP

When working in Stockinette stitch - knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side - the slip, slip, knit (ssk) and slip, slip, purl (ssp) are both decreases that slant to the right on the right side and the left on the wrong side.

Before You Begin

For the most part, decreases are made on the right side of your fabric. However, there are situations when you need to decrease on the wrong side instead.

Materials

• Schoppel Zauberball Cotton
• addi Rocket Squared

Thanks to Skacel for providing the yarn and addi needles used in this tutorial. These products are available locally at many yarn shops and online at Makers' Mercantile.

SSK & SSP Demonstration and Explanation

Recommended Pattern

Ready to try this technique in a pattern? The Knit Knot Bag has videos to help you learn more about:

• Small Circumference Knitting in the Round on 5 Types of Needles
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• Neatly Weaving in Yarn Tails

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