Mastering the Slipped and Dropped Stitch Technique in Knitting
Introduction to Slipped and Dropped Stitches
In order to make a small sample with the technique of slipped and dropped stitches, cast on a quantity of stitches multiplied by 4 plus 3. In this pattern, it is taken as 12 plus 3, which equals 15 stitches. Make the first 4 rows with stockinette stitch. Knit the 1st row with knit stitches.
Creating the Slipped and Dropped Stitch
Slip the 1st stitch in the 5th row without knitting it. Then, make 3 knit stitches, slip the 4th stitch, and drop it down 4 stitches. As a result, you'll get a lower stitch and 4 broachings.
Transferring the Stitches
Next, you should catch the lower stitch and the 4 broachings with your needle from the right and transfer them to the left knitting needle.
Knit the Transferred Stitches
Then, you should knit the transferred stitches as knit stitches.
Continuing the Pattern
Continue with this technique until the end of the row. After that, make a purl row, followed by 4 rows of stockinette stitch again. Keep knitting while placing the slipped stitch in another location. Start by making 1 knit stitch, then slip and drop the stitch, followed by 3 knit stitches, and another slipped stitch.
Final Rows
After completing the sequence, make a purl row, 4 rows of stockinette stitch, and a row with slipped stitches, placed in the same way as in the 1st row. Continue to the end of the pattern.