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Knitting terminology - help!

I have just bought a knitting pattern from the States. One of the stitches is called "SSK" and is described in the pattern as:
"SSK Slip 1 stitch from L to R needle as if to knit, replace this stitch on L needle in its new orientation and knit two together through the back loop."

Is this the same as "slip one, knit two together, pass slip stitch over"?

ozchick asked in Making Art/Crafting about 1 year ago | Report

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I don't think this is a problem. It describes the stitch for you right there.

I try to stick to the methods in the pattern (I'm not expert enough to pick my own styles of decreasing/increasing). (I've used that stitch before myself too!) The knitter may have personal preferences, or thinks a particular method looks good. So I just trust the pattern and learn new stuff :)

That all said! Check this out:

http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/decreases

My first answer said they're the same, but reading more carefully, the SKP entry says k1, not k2. Your decrease is for 2 stitches, not 1, yes?

Gloria answered in Making Art/Crafting about 1 year ago | Report

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Thanks. I followed MyrnaM's ref to that page earlier today. I can see it will be a big help.

ozchick commented about 1 year ago | Report

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No problem. I think you replied after my edit ... so note my amendment there :) Have fun.

Gloria commented about 1 year ago | Report

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I just watched the clip on that site. I think I have a new favorite site!

ozchick commented about 1 year ago | Report

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It's so awesome! I consulted it when I was first learning to knit and I still go back now.

Gloria commented about 1 year ago | Report

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Decidedly late 'shroom award, I know. I'm still a knittinghelp convert!

ozchick commented 8 months ago | Report

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Aw, thanks :)

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I don't know, but I'm sure that the people on Ravelry.com would know. It's free to register, but it's a time suck, FYI. I'm also certain that, no matter the pattern, some knitter or another has made it before and can help you out.

Good luck.

Griffin answered in Making Art/Crafting about 1 year ago | Report

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I've never heard SSK described in that way before... it stand for "Slip, Slip, Knit" and is usually done by slipping two stitches onto your working needle as if you're going to knit them, moving them back to needle holding the project, then knitting through the front of those two stitches together.

Soupytwist answered in Making Art/Crafting about 1 year ago | Report

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This is how I've always seen SSK translated as well. It would effectively give the same result as slip/stitch/pass (by decreasing 1 stitch) but would visually look a little different. Not sure what the pattern in question is trying to achieve by twisting that top stitch...

YarniaPDX commented about 1 year ago | Report

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@YarniaPDX: I am seriously not an expert, but in your opinion, would it look neater or more structured? I've done a few patterns that specified twisting for those reasons.

Gloria commented about 1 year ago | Report

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I suspect that the look of the pattern's direction and your suggestion will look pretty much the same. Time for me to experiment. Thanks.

ozchick commented about 1 year ago | Report

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I've seen the twisted stitch used in patterns before to give a unique look to the pattern (i.e. are you familiar with Stephen West's patterns at all? The Windschief does this), so I'd try out a little swatch using the two different methods and see which one you like best!

YarniaPDX commented about 1 year ago | Report

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I tried last night following the pattern exactly, it was actually easier than it sounds, because when returning the slipped stitch, the needle is already in place for the knit through back of loop.
I'm a bit out of practice, will need to perhaps try something simpler before attempting this pattern. Thanks for your help, it is great to not feel alone...

ozchick commented about 1 year ago | Report

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