Slip Slip Knit (ssk)

An instructional knitting video demonstrating a "slip slip knit" decrease

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[apachegirl5]

I have a pattern that states "s11 pw wyif, yb,leave it there, (s11 pw, psso).....Can you tell me what "yb" stands for and how I do this?

BTW, these are GREAT videos!!! thank you!!!!!!

[theknitwitch]

yb stands for "yarn in back" which means to move your yarn to the back for the next stitch(s).

[ajryan4444]

why couldn't you knit 2 together through the back loops? is there a difference?

[theknitwitch]

You could but the ssk will keep the yarn from stretching a little so the stitch may end up looking a bit "neater".

[savvyspirals]

Hey knitwitch... your videos are PRICELESS! Lifesavers. Would you be willing to explain the difference between SSK and K2Tog? I don't understand the difference between the two. Why use one rather than the other? Aren't they essentially the same thing???

[theknitwitch]

They are essentially the same thing except that they slant in different directions. So, you would use (generally) an ssk on the right side of your row and a k2tog on the left side of your row so that they will look balanced. Otherwise the knitting will look a little "off kilter" if your decreases all slant in the same direction.

[hyvelocity]

thanks you. your instructions are very clear.

[phatNaturals]

Thank you so much, your videos are SUPER helpful. 

[ripcalwill]

What is a good way to keep track of repeating patterns? Index cards or? I have a terrible time keeping track of where I am in a pattern!

Yes, your videos are the BEST online. wonderful. I can tell you really enjoy what you are doing. In this time of great stress, my friends and I have returned to knitting. Better than meditation, etc and you end up with a beautiful project! My one problem right now are acquaintances who see my work and beg me for them...I've only kept a few projects.

[Voya60]

Thank you, Knitwitch. I'm new to knitting. Your videos are wonderful & helped me get from garter stitch to actually making a dishcloth with hearts! Now I'm doing one that is a little more complicated & your videos have cleared up my questions on how to do the stitches I could not figure out how to do. Now if I could just stop getting confused about the repeats and losing count, I would be finished with this today. Thank you. Great videos!

[greaser5564]

I love you! Will you marry me? Oh shoot I'm already married...

Seriously though, this is such a giant help! : )

[ozchica]

Knit witch - you are a Godsend! Your instructions on here are the best! I didn't think I was a beginner until I came to instructions that say " ...last 2 stitches ssk"!

Hells' bells I'm learning lots from you! Much appreciated! I just wish my pattern instructions would then state the new number of stitches I should have. I'm hoping as I continue on that it will all work out fine.

[cosmobunter]

Thank you. Couldn't understand where I was miscounting!

[veggiet2009]

Problem I have is that when ever I'm not knitting or purling and I'm just moving my stitches (or slipping them) it's hard for me to remember whether the stitches are knit-wise or purl-wise

[Mikanik2]

I thank you thank you THANK YOU!! Knitwitch ROCKS!! I've had such a hard time understanding the knitting "lingo" when following patterns but with your videos I just hop on and learn in within a few seconds!

[knititwearit]

Many thanks