slip stitch knitting

Slip stitch knitting involves passing one or more stitches from the left needle to the right needle without knitting or purling them. This technique is often used to create textured patterns, colorwork, or to move stitches across the fabric without changing the overall tension. When slipping stitches, you typically move them purlwise (as if to purl), which maintains the stitch orientation. Slip stitch knitting can add visual interest and structure to a project, and it's a fundamental skill that helps in shaping and designing complex patterns efficiently.