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This is step 4 of a series of 6 photos showing the SSP (slip slip purl) stitch. To read the associated article, click on the following link: SSP (Slip Slip Purl).

Photos in Series

1. Slip first stitch knitwise.
2. Slip the second stitch knitwise.
3. Return the stitches to the lefthand needle.
4. Insert the righthand needle the backs loops and yarn over.
5. Draw the yarn through both stitches to form the purl decrease.
6. The last photo shows the completed SSP.

Similar, Related Stitch
The orientation of the needles in completing this stitch is similar to the P2tog tbl, so if you have trouble executing the last step of the SSP, look at the 4 photos in the P2tog tbl article.