How to Slip Stitches Knitwise and Purlwise

It's essential to learn how to slip stitches both knitwise and purlwise, as it's a commonly used technique which appears in a huge number of patterns.

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To slip purlwise insert your needle as if to purl, however instead of purling just slide the stitch over to your right needle.

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To slip knitwise insert your needle as if to knit, however instead of knitting just slide the stitch over to your right needle.

Tip: If your pattern doesn't state whether to slip knitwise or purlwise, you'll usually need to slip purlwise.