How to decrease: slip, knit, pass (SKP)

In this DROPS video we show how you decrease 1 stitch on the RS using SKP (slip 1 stitch, knit next stitch and pass slipped stitch over).

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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Video #13, listed in: Knitting Videos, Learn to knit, Decrease, Basic decrease techniques

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Amelia wrote:

I would like to ask you to please recommend a quality yarn that will last, and have good stitch definition ? Please. Specify wool, cotton, or blend details including brand, weight, number of skeins. Are 100% cotton, or Merino wool with a small percentage of silk a for good option for stitch, definition , drape, and long-term wearability? Is knitting with Two strands better for stitch definition ? I would like your recommendations please be specific. searching for a raisedtrailing by leaves

25.08.2023 - 19:56

DROPS Design :

Dear Amelia, you can find all information regarding our yarns here:https://www.garnstudio.com/yarns.php?cid=19. Including thickness, gauge, composition, colours, e.t.c. You can also find more information regarding our fibers and their properties here: https://www.garnstudio.com/faq.php?show=yarns&cid=19. Happy knitting!

27.08.2023 - 22:34

Bodil wrote:

Kan man minska så här till v-ringning, i så fall, hur gör man till höger? Eller skall man sticka ihop 2 maskor?

23.03.2021 - 12:42

DROPS Design :

Hei Bodil. På den ene siden kan du strikke 2 masker sammen og på den andre siden løfter du 1 maske over på høyre pinne, strikk neste maske, løft masken på høyre pinne over den masken som ble strikket. Da skal fellingene vende hver sin vei. mvh DROPS design

07.04.2021 - 15:40

Feh wrote:

Wat heerlijk duidelijk voor een beginnende breier

13.06.2020 - 16:39

Debrion wrote:

Mais quand on veut que la diminution soit orientée vers la droite ? On fait comment ?

26.07.2015 - 10:41

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Debrion, pour une diminution vers la droite, on tricote 2 m ens à l'end. Bon tricot!

28.07.2015 - 11:38

Matilda wrote:

Har samma problem som ovanstående. försökt googla, men blir inte klok på vad rapport innebär.

30.12.2014 - 22:08

Stacy LaRoche wrote:

Many newer tablets don't allow Flash due to security issues. Please consider alternate formats. Thank You.

19.04.2013 - 20:08

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs LaRoche, please make sure you have installed the newest version of Adobe Flash Player, should the problem persists, please take a look at Vimeo's FAQ. Happy knitting!

16.10.2014 - 14:04

Ana Nolasco wrote:

Vad det betyder Rapport på stickning.annars är jag mycket nöjd med Drops. Mvh Ana

23.11.2012 - 20:14

Patricia wrote:

Los modelos estupendos pero las explicaciones escritas no se entienden bien.los videos deberian ser hablados como en youtube

04.05.2012 - 02:59

Nicole wrote:

Demeure à quebec et j'ai appréciee le modèle 21 couverture très beau et facile

31.01.2012 - 02:41

Ines wrote:

Hola, la pagina drops es muy buena. Yo estoy haciendo una chaqueta para una niña de un año solo que no se como se hacen las disminuciones para el cuello de la espalda y del delantero, si fueran tan amables de enseñarme les estare sumamente agradecida. Saludos de Ines

01.12.2011 - 14:15

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