SSK
KnittingSlip, Slip, Knit these 2 Stitches Together
Description
A common knitting decrease that reduces two stitches into one, creating a left-leaning slant.
Detailed explanation
The SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit) is a standard method for decreasing stitch counts while ensuring the fabric leans neatly to the left. It is often paired with ‘knit two together’ (k2tog), which leans right, to create symmetrical shaping for necklines, armholes, or lace patterns. By slipping the stitches individually before knitting them together, the stitches are reoriented to lie flat.