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sk2p: Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over
Slip one stitch knitwise, knit the next two stitches together, then pass the slipped stitch over the stitch you just made. 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 sk2p
Slip one stitch knitwise, knit the next two stitches together, then pass the slipped stitch over the stitch you just made. It is a left-leaning double decrease.
Common mistake
Forgetting the pass-over, which leaves an extra stitch and a loose loop.
Effect on your stitch count
It removes 2 stitches.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 5 (RS): K1, sk2p, knit to last 3 sts, sk2p, k1.Spacing it evenly
Need to spread sk2p 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 sk2p stand for?
sk2p stands for slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over.
Does sk2p change the number of stitches?
It removes 2 stitches.