Slip Slip Knit (SSK) is a decreasing stitch that leans to the left, when doing an SSK, you first slip two stitches to right needle, then put these two stitches back to left needle (this step is crucial, as it rearranges the stitches’ directions), then you just knit two together.
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The video shows you how to Slip Slip Knit (SSK).
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Left-Handed Slip Slip Knit (SSK)
Since SSK is a directional stitch, leaning to the left, its left-handed version is actually performed like K2TOG (SSK’s paired stitch which leans to the right).
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.