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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In knitting patterns, this stitch is usually abbreviated with “KLL” – Knit left loop. This increase is sometimes also called LLI – left lifted increase.
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Using your left knitting needle, insert the tip into the second stitch below the first stitch on your right knitting needle.

Lift this stitch onto your left knitting needle.

Insert the right needle tip through the back loop and knit newly lifted stitch.

Knit the next stitch and and continue knitting according to your pattern.

How to Knit KLL in 2 Cases (when the row below is K or P row)

Note: KLL is a fairly invisible increase when it’s all by itself. If you are increasing at the same position every row, even KRL gets pretty visible. So, try to space them out a bit. 

The only downside of the KLL increase is that it tends to create a little gap/eyelet. Normally it’s not visible (certainly not as extreme as a M1L or a yarn over), but you’ll see it when you stretch the fabric.

Learn the KLL (Knit Left Loop) technique with ease! Our guide explains how to knit KLL on knit and purl rows, helping you perfect your knitting projects.

How to Knit KLL: Step-by-Step Guide for Knit and Purl Rows

A knit loop increase is a way to create one new knit stitch. You’ll lift one leg of the stitch below the one on the needle and knit that stitch. Both methods, KLL (knit left loop) and KRL (knit right loop) create a new knit stitch, but they have slightly different effects.

 Insert your right needle into the right leg of the stitch below the first stitch on the left needle from back to front.

Knit the next stitch and continue knitting according to your pattern.

Note: KRL is a fairly invisible increase when it’s all by itself. If you are increasing at the same position every row, even KRL gets pretty visible. So, try to space them out a bit.

How to Knit KRL in 2 Cases (when the row below is K or P row)

The only downside of the KRL increase is that it tends to create a little gap/eyelet. Normally it’s not visible (certainly not as extreme as a M1L or a yarn over), but you’ll see it when you stretch the fabric. You can also knit the lifted stitch (step 2) through the back loop. This helps closing potential gaps, but the increase will be quite a bit more visible then.

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Master the KRL (Knit Right Loop) technique with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to knit KRL on both knit and purl rows for flawless knitting results.

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There are a few methods to embroider the Spider Web Rose/ Woven Rose/ Woven Wheel Rose Sticth.  I'll show you the method I usually use in this video.

Hello, knitters! Welcome to my website, where I share with you my passion for knitting cute and creative toys. 





In this video, I'm going to show you how to embroider the spider web rose stitch for the knitted bunny's dress. You will learn how to create beautiful and realistic roses with a simple embroidery technique that involves weaving the thread around a circle of spokes. 





You will also see how to choose the right colors, sizes, and positions for your roses, and how to add some leaves and stems to complete the design. 





This video is suitable for anyone who loves knitting and embroidery and wants to add some details and charm to their projects. So grab the knitted dress, embroidery needle, thread, scissors, and let's get started!

The knitting pattern "My little bunny Amy"

How to embroider the Spider Web Rose Stitch

To make the spider web rose stitch, you will need to follow these steps: 

1.  Draw a small circle on your fabric or knitwear where you want your rose to be. You can use a pencil, a marker, or a tailor's chalk to mark the circle. The size of the circle depends on how big you want your rose to be. A good rule of thumb is to make the circle about half the size of the rose.

2. 
Thread your embroidery needle with a contrasting color of thread. This will be the color of the spokes that form the base of the rose. You can use any kind of thread you like, such as cotton, wool, or silk. Make sure it is strong enough to hold the weaving.



3. 
Make an even number of straight stitches across the circle, starting from the center and ending at the edge. These are the spokes of the rose. You can make as many spokes as you like, depending on how full you want your rose to be. spokes.



4. 
Cut the thread and tie a knot at the back of your fabric or knitwear.



5. 
Thread your embroidery needle with a matching or contrasting color of thread. This will be the color of the petals that form the rose. You can use any kind of thread you like, but it should be thinner than the thread you used for the spokes.



6. 
Bring your needle up through the center of the circle, between two spokes.



7. 
Weave your needle over and under each spoke in a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outwards. You should always go over one spoke and under the next one, without skipping any spokes.



8. 
As you weave, pull your thread gently but firmly to create a tight and smooth weave. You should also adjust your thread as you go to cover any gaps or overlaps between the spokes.



9. 
When you reach the edge of the circle, bring your needle down through the fabric or knitwear next to a spoke.



10. 
Cut the thread and tie a knot at the back of your fabric or knitwear.





You have now completed making one spider web rose stitch! You can repeat these steps for as many roses as you want on your knitted bunny and her dress. You can also add some leaves and stems to your roses by using other embroidery stitches, such as stem stitch or lazy daisy stitch.

I hope you enjoyed this video and found it helpful. If you did, please 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!

A chart is a symbolic representation of your knitting which is used instead of usual knitting instructions. Theoretically at least, using a chart, a knitting pattern can be presented succinctly in a clear, universal format that can be read by anyone in any language. Each symbol, or group of symbols, has a definition that tells you how to knit that stitch.

Knitting Chart Symbols

Each knitting pattern typically provides its own abbreviations or refers to a standard. There is no single authoritative source for knitting abbreviations, so multiple standards exist.



 If you aren't familiar with some of these terms and what they mean, be sure to check out my knitting dictionary!

