Learn how to Slip One Knitwise in the step by step photo tutorial! This is a super easy knitting stitch technique that will give you lots of designing options in your work. I have used this knitting technique in several of my patterns and it adds such great texture + visual interest. I love it and I think you are going to love it, too! 🙂 The abbreviation for Slip One Knitwise is SL1K. Find the detailed instructions below.
Don’t forget to check out my free patterns that include SL1K at the bottom of this post!
- SL1K (slip 1 knitwise) – insert needle knitwise as if you were about to knit a stitch (photo 1 below) slip that stitch onto right needle without yarning over to knit. (photo 2 below)
free beanie patterns
Here are two of my free knit beanie patterns that include SL1K.
The Color Outside The Lines Beanie uses a mixture of slipped and knitted stitches to create a beautiful and unique pattern.
If videos are more your jam, here is a step by step video tutorial for the the Color Outside The Lines Beanie!
The Unicorn Sparkle Beanie has a similar cool stitch pattern with a sparkly twist. Both beanies are fun to make and a great intro to colorwork for beginners!
free blanket pattern
Needing a beautiful new throw to adorn your couch with? Look no further! The Lines N Dots Throw is a super squishy + cozy blanket that includes a unique variation of slipped and knitted stitches. It knits up so quickly using the super bulky yarn making it such a satisfying and fun home decor project!
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