Stitch dictionary
Slip stitch (sl st)
Slip stitch: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | sl st |
slip stitch |
| English (UK) | ss |
slip stitch |
| Spanish | pd |
punto deslizado |
| German | Km |
Kettmasche |
| French | mc |
maille coulée |
| Portuguese (BR) | pbx |
ponto baixíssimo |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.6 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 0 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 5 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Slip stitch
How is “slip stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “sl st” (slip stitch) and in UK terms “ss” (slip stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “slip stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.6 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 60 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “slip stitch”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 0.