'ssk' and 'k1 sl1 psso'

[mehlika]

As long as these two 'ssk' and 'k1 sl1 psso' give the same result, why not use whichever comes easier to you?

[Ingrid]

They are both left-leaning decreases, but they have a different look. If that's not an issue, then you can use either one. The stitch that's been passed-over does show and is often part of the pattern. I think the ssk is a bit less noticeable.

[SandraEllen]

As long as these two 'ssk' and 'k1 sl1 psso' give the same result, why not use whichever comes easier to you?

except use sl1, k1, psso so it actually works right.

you can check out the comparison of a bunch of left slanting decrease methods that nonaknits did on it too.

[mehlika]

That's true, I wrote it the wrong way, of course it is 'sl1 k1 psso', sorry you all gave time reading, thinking and writing this. Well, yes what I proposed was "Doesn't 'ssk' and 'sl1 k1 psso' look the same in the end?" GOOD KNITTING

[ArtLady1981]

No they don't look the same in the end.

The SKP (Slip 1 K1 Psso) has a leggier left slant, usually prescribe by the designer to give "a look" for a leaf or a leafy appearance.

The SSK just simply decreases a stitch with a minimal left slant. In which case I use the SSK "improved"...as shown on this website under basic techniques/decreasing.

On that plain ole swatch it doesn't seem to matter, but in reality, it matters.

I always use the style of decrease that the designer prescribes. "If it ain't broke, why fix it?" is my motto. She is the designer, I am the knitter. That is what I pay her for...her designs!

[suzeeq]

Well, yes what I proposed was "Doesn't 'ssk' and 'sl1 k1 psso' look the same in the end?" GOOD KNITTING

I think they do, at least when I knit, they look the same. I'll use both on the same piece depending on how my brain is functioning, or what seems to be easiest at the time.

And I don't think the `improved' SSK where you sl the 2nd st pw looks good; it twists that 2nd stitch and doesn't lie flat.

sue