What does SS mean in knitting?

ss: Slip stitch(es), Canada. ssk: Slip a stitch, slip the next stitch, knit the slipped stitches together; a decrease. ssk (improved): slip one stitch, slip the next stitch purl-wise, knit slipped stitches together. ssp: Slip a stitch, slip the next stitch, purl.

Is stockinette stitch the same as purl?

The knit stitches on the right side of stockinette are wider than the purl stitches on the wrong side. The purl stitches are also longer than the knits. So, while the knit stitches are pushing out horizontally (because they're wider), the purl stitches are pushing vertically (because they're longer).

What does S mean in a knitting pattern?

st(s): Stitch or stitches. stst: Stocking stitch – knit all stitches on right side rows and purl all stitches on wrong side rows. Also means the texture of fabric that is created by knitting and purling alternately to produce smooth surface on knit (right) side and ridged surface on purl (wrong) side.

What does S1 in knitting mean?

S1 is a knitting abbreviation for "slip stitch," which means to pass the next stitch over to the opposite needle without knitting or purling it. There are multiple places where a slip stitch can be useful, whether it be decreasing a hat or creating a nice even edge on a piece of work.

What happens if you purl every row?

If you purl every row then you'll end up with garter stitch. If this sounds crazy, think about it: Traditionally, garter stitch is done by knitting every row. A purl stitch is also a knit stitch.

How to: Slip. Slip. Knit. (ssk)

Do you slip first and last stitch?

On the purl side, or wrong side, follow the same steps: slip the first stitch without knitting or purling, purl the rest of the stitches except for the last one, knit the last stitch.

What is knit one purl one called?

Single rib is a stretchy piece of knitting often used for cuffs and hems. To make single rib you will knit one stitch, then purl the next stitch, and repeat to the end of the row.

What is it called when you knit one row and purl the next?

However, knitting one row, purling the next, and then repeating this process consecutively creates the most classic pattern of all, known as stockinette stitch.

Is stocking stitch knit a row purl a row?

Stocking stitch, or stockinette stitch, is the second most basic of stitch patterns and is created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches.

How do I get a neat edge when knitting the garter stitch?

To get a neat edge, on every row I knit to the last stitch, then slip the last stitch purl-wise with the yarn at the front of the work (abbreviated to "wyif").

What is moss stitch?

Moss stitch is a beginner-friendly crochet stitch made from an alternating pattern of chain stitches and single crochet. It's very easy to work, and the perfect stitch to learn after you've masted the basic crochet stitches.

What is all purl stitch called?

You can create garter stitch by purling every row, too.

Which knitting stitch uses the most yarn?

Garter stitch (knit every row) uses more yarn than stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) because it is not as tall as stockinette stitch. Garter stitch also uses more yarn than lace knitting. Lace tends to be open and airy so the yarn will go a lot further than knitting in garter stitch.