Surface Slip Stitch 

Surface Slip Stitch is a technique that is more often used on crochet. However, it works just as well on knitting and is great for quickly and easily creating lines and shapes on a finished knitted piece. It can be worked vertically, horizontally and even diagonally across knitted fabric. 

The example below is worked on 8ply/dk weight yarn knit at a tension of 22 stitches and 3 rows over 4 inches. The surface slip stitch is worked with a 4.5mm crochet hook and is worked into every second stitch to create a more elongated stitch. Working into every stitch will create a line that more resembles the knitted piece. 

The instructions given are specific to my Michael pattern but are easily adaptable.

Please note: I am a left-handed crocheter. 

1. Begin with a slip knot at the back of your work. Your crochet hook will enter the middle V of the 2x2 ribbing just between the bottom V and the cast on.

2. Push the crochet hook through to the back and pick up the slip knot.

3. Bring the crochet hook back through to the front.

4. Insert the crochet hook into the middle of the V two stitches above. (If you are working a more traditional Surface Slip Stitch, insert into the middle of the stitch above)

5. Hook the working yarn with the crochet hook.

6. Pull the hook and the working yarn back through to the front. You will have two loops on your hook.

7. Slip the bottom loop on your hook over the first. At this stage you may wish to adjust your slip knot.

8. Repeat steps 4 to 7, pushing the crochet hook into the middle of the V two stitches above to begin.

A line of Surface Slip Stitch worked every two stitches. Neat huh!