Short Rowing in Slip & Tuck

Slip Method

This method is more time consuming than regular S/R techniques. However, if you are constantly S/R-ing the same ndls (sideways knitted skirts), this method may be what you need. The best benefit of this process is that the ndls are selected for you. Because you are knitting a "Slip" pattern, this method is visually opposite of what you’re used to seeing. The ndls being "held" are in "B" position, while the ndls being knitted are in "D" position. A special pattern is also needed.

Tuck Method

Here’s a real sneaky work around. You will need to place any other sections that are normally in "Hold" onto W/Y before you begin. Now you can pull all those ndls that are to be "Held" into "E" position. Don’t set the carriage to "Hold". All those ndls in "E" will knit stockinet. K only 1 R. Pull those same ndls to "E", plus any others that need to be held. K 1 more R. Continue this process, R by R, until everything is in "E" position. Set the carriage to "Normal", and K 2 Rs over everything. Remove on W/Y. Now you can use any Cut ’N Sew method, without worrying about slicing into a wrapped St.

The Pattern

Since S/R requires 2 Rs to complete each section, the pattern MUST duplicate each R. This can be incorporated into the pattern as a whole, as in figure 1, or by using the double high variation key on your KM, and the pattern in figure 2.