technique
SKP
SKP decreases one stitch by slipping one stitch, knitting the next and passing the slipped stitch over.
What it is
SKP decreases one stitch by slipping one stitch, knitting the next and passing the slipped stitch over.
How Ruke patterns use it
Ruke PDFs use SKP-style actions in shaping and stitch patterns where the top stitch must be controlled. The sequence matters because it determines which stitch remains visible.
When to use it
Use it whenever SKP or the full slip-knit-pass instruction appears.
What to check
Check the slipped stitch orientation and pass it over only after the following stitch is worked.
Common mistakes
Passing the stitch over too early, slipping knitwise when instructed otherwise, or losing the top stitch.