kwise
Knittingknitwise
Description
Insert the needle into the stitch from left to right, as if preparing to knit it.
Detailed explanation
‘Kwise’ stands for ‘knitwise,’ indicating the specific direction the needle enters a stitch. This orientation is commonly used when slipping stitches, such as in an SSK decrease, because it twists the stitch loop on the needle. Unlike slipping purlwise, which preserves the stitch mount, slipping knitwise alters the orientation to prepare for specific shaping techniques.