Triple Slip Square

Triple Slip Spa Square by Petra Christel Breakstone

Project Overview

The Triple Slip Spa Square is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Petra Christel Breakstone as part of her Square series collection. This versatile square measures 8.25" by 8.25" when blocked and can be used in multiple ways: as a spa or washcloth for skincare, as a kitchen dishcloth, or collected and assembled into a blanket for home use. The pattern offers both written instructions and charted guidance for knitters seeking a visually engaging project.

What Is Being Made

The Triple Slip Spa Square is a single knitted square that serves as a multifunctional textile. Its compact size and absorbent construction make it ideal for personal care, household cleaning, or decorative blanket assembly. The design emphasizes practical functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal through its directional slip stitch pattern.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern features a distinctive triple slip stitch technique that creates visual movement and texture throughout the square. The slipped stitches move in different directions across the fabric, adding complexity and visual interest to the finished piece. The pattern incorporates garter stitch borders on beginning and ending rows, which provide structural stability and frame the central slip stitch motif.

• Slip stitches (abbreviated as Sl1 wyif) are worked purl wise with yarn in front on the right side, creating the signature directional pattern
• Garter stitch rows bookend the design, offering a clean finished edge
• Basic knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the pattern
• The pattern is presented in both written format and charted format, allowing knitters to follow their preferred instruction style

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Triple Slip Spa Square is designed to be knitted with DK weight organic cotton yarn from Yarnz2go, which provides excellent absorbency and durability for spa and kitchen applications. Each skein contains 125 yards, and approximately 90 yards of yarn are required per completed square. The use of organic cotton makes this pattern suitable for those seeking natural, sustainable fiber options.

Due to the density created by the numerous slipped stitches throughout the pattern, the designer recommends using small needles for the beginning and ending rows to ensure proper gauge and finished dimensions. The pattern condenses slightly because of the slip stitch construction, making needle size selection important for achieving the specified 8.25" by 8.25" blocked measurement.

Pattern Format and Difficulty Level

This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern available as a downloadable PDF. The intermediate classification reflects the requirement to understand and execute slip stitch techniques with directional awareness, as well as the ability to follow both written and charted instructions. Knitters should be comfortable with basic stitches and have experience reading pattern abbreviations before beginning this project.