How to: Knit Slip One Knitwise

We’re all about quick, easy solutions to help you knit. Learn how to slip your stitches knit-wise (sl1) with this video, to give your edges a lovely neat finish.

We’re all about quick, easy solutions to help you knit. Learn how to slip your stitches knit-wise (sl1) with this video, to give your edges a lovely neat finish.

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We’re all about quick, easy solutions to help you knit. Learn how to slip your stitches knit-wise (sl1) with this video, to give your edges a lovely neat finish.

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Level: Beginner
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

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Step 1

Knitwise, it may sound like a personality trait but it’s actually a technique too! Your pattern might tell you to slip a stitch knitwise to create a neat side edge to your knitting, or it might form a part of a more complex stitch pattern.

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Step 2

If you’re slipping your stitch knit-wise, make sure your yarn is at the back of your work.

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Step 3

Take the tip of your right needle and insert it into the stitch as if you are going to knit it.

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Step 4

Instead of wrapping your yarn around, simply slide the stitch off the left needle. Et voila!