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Slip stitch is one of the easiest ways to add texture and color without extra yarn or complicated techniques.

How do I knit Slip Stitch on my LK150?

Slip stitch works by allowing selected needles to skip knitting. The yarn passes under those needles, creating a float on the purl side of the fabric.

About Slip Stitch on the LK150

Slip stitch works by allowing selected needles to skip knitting. The yarn passes under those needles, creating a float on the purl side of the fabric. On the purl side, those floats stand out and create texture. On the knit side, the stitches appear elongated, adding subtle visual interest. Slip stitch can be used for simple texture in one color or bold patterning in multiple colors. It works on the LK150 by hand selecting needles.

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  • Cast on 30 stitches and knit a few rows
  • End with carriage on the right
  • Set both Side levers to ● and leave them set for the entire pattern
  • Set both Russell levers to II
  • Pull knit needles to D position according to the stitch chart (needles in work will slip)
  • Knit left
  • Pull the next set of needles according to the stitch chart (needles in work will slip)
  • Knit right
  • Continue following the chart, keeping both Side levers set to ● and both Russell levers set to II
  • Knit a few rows and bind off
slip stitch chart example

Example punchcard Black holes (D) = KNIT White & Symbols slip symbol (B) = SLIP

👉 Needle selection is made on each row.
👉 DO NOT slip edge needles
👉 Needles in work will slip

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