Hello Knitters! Did you know the slip stitch technique? This technique is used a lot in the knitting world to create beautiful effects. You can find this technique in lots of beginner knitting kits because it is so easy.
With this easy technique you can achieve beautiful borders, colorworks and textures. It is quite easy to work with. You just have to pass the stitch from the left hand needle to the right hand needle without working it. There are two things that will determine the result: the way you pass it and where you place the thread.
You can slip it knitwise, as if to knit, or purlwise, as if to purl. To pass it knitwise insert the needle, throw the front as if you were going to knit it and pass it to the needle without working it. To pass it purlwise insert the needle, throw the back as if you were going to purl it and pass it to the needle without working it.
Always keep in mind where you place the knitting yarn, if it is not specified you have to leave it where it is, if it is, you have to place the thread in front of your work or in the back, where the pattern says, and then return the yarn to the back if you are going to knit or to the front if you are going to purl.
To show you this technique we are using these 4 knitting stitch tutorials and we are using our chunky wool for knitting Petite Wool Natural and Digital Lavender and our US size 11 (8mm) knitting needles.
Garter Slip stitch
This is a four-row very simple repeat pattern, to work it, cast on an odd number of stitches.
Rows 1 and 2: knit all stitches.sim
Row 3: knit 1.*Slip 1 stitch purl wise and knit 1*. Repeat from * to * until the end.
Row 4: knit 1.*Slip 1 stitch purl wise with the yarn in the front and knit 1*. Repeat from * to * until the end.
Repeat these four rows until you reach the desired length.
Two color Simple grill pattern
This stitch makes beautiful colorwork knitting techniques in very simple and easy steps.
1. Cast on a multiple of 3 + 3 number of stitches using color A.
2. Repeat this 4 rows until you reach the desired length:
Row 1: using color A knit all.
Row 2: Purl all.
Row 3: change to color B, Knit 1, sl 1. *Knit 2, and slip 1*. Repeat from * to * until you have 1 stitch left and knit it.
Row 4: Purl 1, slip 1. *Purl 2, slip 1*. Repeat from * to * until 1 stitch left and purl it.
The slip stitch rib
This is a beautiful ribbing stitch stitch you can use it on blankets and scarves, to work it repeat these steps:
1. Cast on a multiple of 3 + 2 number of stitches.
2. Repeat this 2 rows until you reach the desired length:
Row 1 and all odd rows: purl 2, *With the yarn in the back, slip 1, and purl 2*. Repeat from * to * to the end of the row.
Row 2 and all even rows: Knit 2 *Purl 1 and knit 2*. Repeat from * to * to the end of the row.
Row 4: Purl all.
Butterfly stitch
This cute stitch will be perfect for cardigans, sweater and baby blankets, to work it
1. Cast on a multiple of 10 + 9 stitches:
2. Work from row 1 to row 20 as follows:
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7: knit 2. *Slip 5 stitches with the yarn in the front, knit 5*. Repeat from * to * until the last 7 stitches, slip 5 stitches with the yarn in the front and knit 2.
Row 2 and all even rows: Purl all stitches.
Row 9: knit 4. * Knit 1 under loose strands. (Insert RH needle through the 4 strands from below, then knit next stitch bringing the knit stitch through the loops), knit 9*. Repeat from * to * until you have 5 stitches, knit 1 under loose strands and knit 4.
Rows 11, 13, 15, 17: Knit 7. * Slip 5 stitches with the yarn in the front, knit 5*. Repeat from * to * until the last 2 stitches and knit 2.
Row 19: Knit 9. * Knit1 under loose strands, knit 9*. Repeat from * to * until the end.
3. Repeat these 20 rows until you reach the desired length.
Slipping stitches can give you endless possibilities, different textures, drawings, knitting colorwork techniques, etc. Make your own projects using this technique. Or you can also go to our kit section on our website where you can find the best projects.
We hope you like this 4 stitches and that soon you share your projects with it on social media with the hashtag #weareknitters 🙂 Until next time!
