sl1k
Knittingslip 1 knitwise
Description
To move one stitch from the left needle to the right needle as if to knit it, without actually working a new stitch.
Detailed explanation
Insert the needle into the stitch as though about to knit it, but simply slide it onto the right needle without working it. This action changes the orientation of the stitch on the needle (twisting the mount), which is essential for decreases like the SSK (slip, slip, knit) to lie flat. This differs from slipping purlwise, which maintains the original stitch orientation.