🧶 GGT (Glide Glisse Tricote): The Essential Decrease for Perfect Knitting Projects

✨ Introduction

Have you ever wondered how to achieve a beautiful left-leaning decrease in your knitting projects? GGT, or Slip Slip Knit, is the technique for you! Also known as SSK (Slip Slip Knit), GGT is essential for neat, symmetrical finishes.

🧵 What is GGT (Glide Glisse Tricote)?

GGT is a decrease technique that reduces the number of stitches while creating a leftward slant. It is ideal for necklines, armholes, or openwork patterns.

🛠️ How to make a GGT?

1️⃣ Slip a stitch to the right side without knitting it.

2️⃣ Slip the next stitch in the same way.

3️⃣ Insert the left needle into the two slipped stitches and knit them together.

This technique is equivalent to SSK in English.

🎯 Why use GGT in your knitting projects?

▪️ Clean Finishes : The GGT creates a clean, discreet taper.
▪️ Perfect symmetry : Ideal for balancing decreases that lean to the right (like 2 stitches together).
▪️ Versatility : Can be used in various types of projects, from sweaters to accessories.

🧶 Our bosses using GGT

At Knit-Sis, we love incorporating GGT into our creations for clean finishes and a perfect fit. Here are three key models where this technique takes center stage:

1. Sunrise Sweater

☀️ A radiant raglan sleeve sweater, where GGT is used for precise decreases along the sleeves and neckline. Perfect for highlighting stripe patterns and achieving beautiful symmetry.

2. Vasarely vest

🎨 This graphic Op Art-inspired design plays with shapes and colors. GGT is used to structure the armholes and create a fluid line that highlights the block patterns.

3. Tulip Sweater

🌷 A delicate and feminine design with a lace yoke. The GGT is essential here to sculpt the silhouette while respecting the delicacy of the floral pattern.

📹 Video tutorials to master GGT

To help you visualize and master this technique, here are some video tutorials:

• GGT slips slips knits - Knitting lessons
  
  

• GGT (slip slip knit) 3 Ways - Knitting Tutorial
  
  And we’re releasing our home tutorial soon!
  
  

📝 Conclusion

GGT is a must-have technique for any knitter looking for neat finishes and symmetrical decreases. At Knit-Sis, we're excited to share our passion for knitting with you and help you learn techniques like GGT.

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