3 Ways to knit a neater SSK

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!