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The SSK (slip, slip, knit) is a common left-leaning decrease in knitting, but sometimes it can look uneven or loose compared to its right-leaning counterpart, the k2tog (knit two together). 

If you’ve been struggling to make your SSKs look as neat as you'd like, here are some tips to perfect this technique.

 Like any technique in knitting, perfecting your SSK takes practice. Try these tips on a swatch to find the method that works best for you. Soon, your left-leaning decreases will be just as neat and tidy as your right-leaning ones!

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Want to improve your SSK knitting technique? Discover 3 simple methods to create smoother, more professional-looking left-leaning decreases in your knitting projects. Perfect for all skill levels!

3 Easy Ways to Knit a Neater SSK: Simple Tips for Perfect Stitches

3 Ways to knit a neater SSK

Both SSK and K2tog decrease stitches. But the difference between using them in knitting lies in their execution and the resulting visual effect on your knitted piece, which is crucial for shaping and aesthetics.

Difference between using SSK and K2tog in knitting

SSK: Slip one stitch knitwise from the left needle to the right needle, slip the next stitch knitwise as well, insert the left needle into the front of these two stitches and knit them together.

K2tog: Insert the right needle through two stitches on the left needle as if to knit, knit them together as one.

The stitches lean to the left, making it ideal for mirror-image shaping on the left side of a project. Often used in lace patterns, garment shaping, or symmetrical designs.

 K2tog: Creates a right-leaning decrease. 

The stitches lean to the right, making it ideal for shaping on the right side of a project.

SSK: Produces a cleaner and flatter decrease on the left side of your knitting. Some knitters prefer it for its neat finish, especially in textured or lace patterns. 

K2tog: Creates a more compact decrease, which is slightly less flat compared to SSK but works well when you need strong, visible structure.

SSK: Often paired with K2tog for symmetrical shaping. 

In a sweater neckline: SSK is used on one side and K2tog on the opposite for balanced decreases. 

In lace patterns: Creates directional flow in the design.

K2tog: Common in projects requiring fast or easy decreases, such as: 

Basic decreases in stockinette or garter stitch. 



Both techniques are foundational in knitting, and understanding their differences helps you achieve the desired look and structure in your projects.

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Confused about SSK and K2tog in knitting? Learn the key differences between these decrease techniques, how they affect your fabric, and when to use each for the best results!

SSK vs. K2tog in Knitting: Key Differences and When to Use Each

Normally, you bind off the last two stitches the regular way, and then you break the working yarn and pull out the last loop all the way. This will create a knot. While it is entirely secure, you often create an ear because the edge stitches are a bit too loose. That’s because there is nothing to anchor them on the left side.

I will show you How to bind off/ cast off the last stitch in knitting and make it look neater. 

Step 1: Bind off all stitches but last stitch remaining on left needle.  



Step 2: Slip the last stitch to the right needle (without knitting).

Step 3: Find the left loop of the stitch one row below and lift it on your left needle

Step 4: Slip the first stitch on right needle back to the left needle. 

Step 5: Knit these two stitches together (K2tog).

Step 6: Pass the second stitch over the first stitch (the way you normally would) 

Step 8: Thread tail through remaining stitch on needle and pull it tight to finish.

I hope you enjoyed this video tutorial and learned something new. 





If you decide to make this pattern or any my patterns, please share your photos of your finished toys with me on Instagram using the hashtag #Cheryx.Knitadream. I can't wait to see your creations!

This is Pony Knitting Pattern "My colorful unicorn Pastelle". There are a few methods to embroider sleepy eyes for knitting or crochet doll, toy.  I'll show you the method I usually use in this video.

The knitting pattern "Pastelle The colorful unicorn"

Are you looking for a way to make your knitting or crochet doll and toys more cute and realistic? Do you want to learn how to sew the sleeping eyes that will give them a cozy and adorable look? If so, you are in the right place! 

In this video, I will show you step by step how to sew the sleeping eyes on your handmade toys. You will need some yarn, sewing needles, scissors,  and of course, your doll or toy. You will also learn how to add some details like eyelashes and eyebrows to make them more expressive. 

This video is suitable for anyone who loves knitting or crochet and wants to add some personality and charm to their creations. It is easy and fun, and you can customize the eyes to your preference. You can make them bigger or smaller, rounder or slimmer, depending on the style of your toy. 

So grab your materials and join me in this video. I will guide you through the whole process and give you some tips and tricks along the way. By the end of this video, you will have a beautiful doll or toy with sleeping eyes that will make you smile. 

I hope you enjoy this video and find it helpful. If you do, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more knitting and crochet tutorials.

If you enjoyed this video and found it helpful, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more knitting tutorials. 

And don't forget to share your photos of your finished dolls with me on Instagram using the hashtag #Cheryx.Knitadream. I can't wait to see your creations!

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Knitting is a wonderful and rewarding hobby, but it also comes with some challenges. One of them is how to deal with the remaining threads or yarn tails that are left after you finish your project. These threads can be unsightly, messy, and even unravel your work if not properly secured. 

Fortunately, there are many ways to hide the remaining threads in knitting, depending on the type of stitch, the yarn, and the project. 

There are a plenty of ways to hide the loose threads. Every knitter has his secrets, his own way of hiding them… and in this article, we will show you 10 ways to hide the remaining threads in knitting, using simple tools and techniques.

10 Ways to hide the remaining threads in knitting 

Way 1-6: We can use these ways to hide the remaining threads in stockinette stitch.

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Way 7-8: We can use these ways to hide remaining threads in Garter

Way 9 : Wecan use this way to hide remaining threads in Rib

9. Up and down in a knit column on the wrong side

Up and down in a knit column on the wrong side

Way 10 : We can use this way to hide remaining threads in Lace

10. Duplicate stitch (also known as Swiss darning)

Duplicate stitch (also known as Swiss darning)

This is the tutorial video of my pattern "My one eyed pirate Jackie"



 In this video, I will show you how to attach the ears and nose to the head of your doll using some simple techniques and tricks. This will give your doll a more natural and lifelike appearance that you can admire and enjoy.





 You will need some yarn, a tapestry needle,scissors, and some pins. Follow along with me as I guide you through the steps of attaching the ears and nose to the head. 



If you enjoyed this video and found it helpful, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more knitting tutorials. And don't forget to share your photos of your finished dolls with me on Instagram using the hashtag #Cheryx.Knitadream. I can't wait to see your creations!

How to attach the ears & nose to the head

Hello, knitters! Welcome to my website, where I share my passion for knitting and making lovely and unique dolls. 





In this video, I will show you how to add hair to your knitted doll using Method 1, which involves using yarn and a  sewingneedle. This method will give your doll a full and fluffy hairdo that you can style and accessorize as you wish.



You will need some yarn in the color of your choice. Follow along with me as I guide you through the steps of adding hair to your knitted doll.

There are a few methods to add hair to the knitted doll.  I'll show you the method I usually use in this video. The doll in video is Jane - my knitting pattern "My candy doll Jane"

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