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The Garter and Slip Stitch Pattern is a great slip-stitch pattern for anyone who wants to try out slipping stitches.
The fabric looks a bit like a combination of knit and purl stitches. In fact, there are no purl stitches in this particular pattern. However, the knit and purl effect is achieved by the slipped stitches. So, this makes this stitch pattern perfect for knitters who are not too fond of purling.
In addition, the slipped stitches make the resulting fabric slightly thicker than simple garter stitch. Furthermore, it also creates a lovely and squishy texture.
The pattern is created over 12 rows but do not let this deter you. The number of rows may look daunting, but pattern is actually quite easy to knit.
Not familiar with how to slip stitches correctly? We have a great tutorial that you can find here: Slipping Stitches Knitwise or Purlwise.
The tutorial will take you through slipping stitches, step-by-step.

Techniques Needed For Garter and Slip Stitch Pattern
Abbreviation Description Tutorial
k knit Knit Stitch Continental Style
Knit Stitch English Style
p purl Purl Stitch Continental Style
Purl Stitch English Style
Other Abbreviations Used
ws wrong side
rs right side
rep repeat
st(s) stitch(es)
yf yarn front
yb yarn back
Instructions (Knitted Flat)
Multiple of 6 + 4
Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2: K1, * yf, sl 2 purlwise, yb, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, yf sl 2 purlwise, yb, k1
Row 3: K1, * keeping yarn at back sl 2 purlwise, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 2 purlwise, k1
Row 4: K1, * yf, sl 2 purlwise, yb, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, yf sl 2 purlwise, yb, k1
Row 5: K1, * keeping yarn at back sl 2 purlwise, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 2 purlwise, k1
Row 6: K1, * yf, sl 2 purlwise, yb, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, yf sl 2 purlwise, yb, k1
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: K4, * yf, sl 2 purlwise, yb, k4; rep from * to end
Row 9: K4, * keeping yarn at back sl 2 purlwise, k4; rep from * to end
Row 10: K4, * yf, sl 2 purlwise, yb, k4; rep from * to end
Row 11: K4, * keeping yarn at back sl 2 purlwise, k4; rep from * to end
Row 12: K4, * yf, sl 2 purlwise, yb, k4; rep from * to end
Repeat rows 1 – 12 until the desired length is reached.