technique
SSK
SSK is a left-leaning decrease made by slipping and knitting two stitches together.
What it is
SSK mirrors K2tog. It is commonly used when decreases need to lean left, especially in paired shaping and lace patterns.
How Ruke patterns use it
SSK is useful in Ruke Knowledge as the standard left-leaning decrease reference. Even when a Ruke pattern names decreases as K2togL or K2togR, readers still need the concept of paired left and right decrease lines.
Examples
Use this page together with K2tog when explaining mirrored decreases.
It helps readers understand why decrease direction matters in shaping, not just that one stitch is removed.
When to use it
Use it for left-leaning decreases, often paired with K2tog for symmetrical shaping.
What to check
Check slip direction, final stitch mount and whether the decrease line mirrors the K2tog side cleanly.