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sk: Skip
Do not work into the next stitch or stitches; move on to the next stitch you are told to work. This is a structural term: it tells you where you are in the pattern or how to treat the rows, rather than a stitch to work.
How to work sk
Do not work into the next stitch or stitches; move on to the next stitch you are told to work.
Common mistake
Skipping the wrong number of stitches, which makes the row too short.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the crochet abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does sk stand for?
sk stands for skip.
Does sk change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.