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psso: Pass slipped stitch over
After working one or more stitches, use the left needle to lift the slipped stitch over the stitch(es) just worked and off the right needle. A decrease removes stitches, so the stitch count at the end of the row is lower than at the start. Patterns usually state the new total in brackets.
How to work psso
After working one or more stitches, use the left needle to lift the slipped stitch over the stitch(es) just worked and off the right needle. Each pass-over removes one stitch.
Common mistake
Passing over the wrong stitch; lift the slipped stitch, not the working stitch.
Effect on your stitch count
It removes 1 stitch.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 5 (RS): K1, psso, knit to last 3 sts, psso, k1.Spacing it evenly
Need to spread psso evenly across a row? Use the increase and decrease calculator.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the knitting abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does psso stand for?
psso stands for pass slipped stitch over.
Does psso change the number of stitches?
It removes 1 stitch.