Which Way Should I Slip a Stitch in my Knitting?

It's time to answer the age old question in knitting. Which way should you slip a stitch? Knitwise or purlwise?

There's no absolute answer, but there are a few guidelines that can help you make the decision. First, follow the directions and do what the pattern says. If a pattern doesn't specify which way to slip a stitch:

• Slip purlwise if a stitch is just being skipped.
• Slip knitwise if the stitch is part of a decrease.

Lesson Notes

• Introduction - 0:00
• Tip 1 Follow the Directions - 0:25
• Tip 2 If a Stitch is Just Being Skipped, Slip Purlwise - 1:25
• Tip 3 If a Stitch is part of a Decrease, Slip Knitwise - 2:23

Pattern: 1 Sock, 2 Sock, Red Sock, Blue Sock
Yarn: HiKoo CoBaSi
Needles: skacel by addi Rocket Squared

The Craft Yarn Council's Standards and Guidelines for Crochet and Knitting