SSK Knitting technique creates a single decrease of two stitches together into one when shaping your work. In just four easy steps, see how the SSK decrease technique allows you to lessen the number of stitches on your needle. | Studio Knit

Left-leaning decrease (SSK)Knitting 2 together (k2tog) produces a right-leaning decrease. For symmetry, you usually need a left-leaning decrease on the opposite side of, say, an armhole or a sleeve cap. There are 2 basic ways of making a left-leaning decrease: SSK (slip-slip-knit) and SKP (slip-knit-pass).This video shows how to make and SSK.Allegedly, the SSK gives a smoother result, but I cannot really see a difference.Some people twist the second stitch to get an even better result, but, pers

Step-by-Step Guide: Knitting K2TOG and SSK Decreases for Beginners