This is my first blog post that I posted back on Oct. 28, 2013. It’s in dire need of a update!
I’ve learned so much since that day about knitting, business, photography and videography. {Not that I have any of it perfected because there’s still so much more to learn! :)}
What does PSSO stand for?
- It stands for Pass the Slipped Stitch Over.
Definitions, what other’s are saying:
- PSSO (Pass Slipped Stitch Over): “Pass the slipped stitch on the right needle over the stitch(es) indicated in the instructions, as in binding off.” – Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook
- “PSSO – pass slipped st over.” – 750 Knitting Stitches
- “PSSO – pass slipped st over.” – Vogue Knitting
What’s it’s purpose?
- Decrease 1 stitch.
- Create a left leaning decrease.
- It’s similar to binding-off.
What I’ve learned about this stitch:
- This abbreviation usually isn’t found on it’s own. I’ve seen it used & I use it like this: S1, K1, PSSO.
- Now that I have a little more experience I wonder: Do you S1PW {slip 1 purl-wise} or S1KW {slip 1 knit-wise}?
- I always assumed that I S1PW, until I read another abbreviation SKP {Slip, Knit, PSSO, we’ll talk more about that later} and it said to S1KW {slip 1 knit-wise}.
- So, I had to try it out myself to see which I liked better. Watch the video to see my results :)
Knitting Abbreviation Video Tutorial:
About My Swatch:
- Yarn: Cascade Lana Grande
- Needles: HiyaHiya size 11 interchangeable needles
What does SKP stand for?
- It stands for Slip 1 stitch, Knit 1 stitch, Pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch.
Definitions, what other’s are saying:
- skpo – slip one st knitwise, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over” – 750 Knitting Stitches
- SKP – “Slip 1, Knit 1, Pass the slipped stitch over.” – Vogue Knitting
Why use S1, K1, PSSO vs SKP?
- I’ve seen both abbreviations used in patterns.
- Well, I’m not really sure other than personal preference. I wonder if S1, K1, PSSO is the traditional term and SKP is a newer abbreviation. However, after using both in lace knit stitches I prefer SKP because it’s easier to count how many stitches I’m supposed to have by counting the abbreviations in the pattern.
Patterns using this abbreviation:
- 1. FREE Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern
- 2. FREE Scarf Knitting Pattern
- 3. FREE Super Bulky Triangle Scarf Knitting Pattern
Knit stitches using this abbreviation:
- 1. Horizontal Ridged Eyelet Knit Stitch Video Tutorial
- 2. Vertical Lace Knit Stitch Video Tutorial
- 3. Fancy Trellis Knit Stitch Video Tutorial
Click here to see my list of 60+ knitting abbreviations + videos + examples.