k2 tbl vs ssk

 Knit 2 through the back loop or slip slip knit for decreasing which looks better?
When I am knitting the heel of a sock I knit 2 through the back loop.  The sock is not for 4-H, no one is ever going to look at it that close, if the decrease line is a little wonky that's okay.  And its faster.

But for a stitch pattern on the leg of a sock or a sweater the slip slip knit really does look better.  A nice straight line that slants to the left.

Sometimes a good visual aid is better than relying on my memory.

Practical application slip slip knit leaning to the left and knit 2 together leaning right.  --Ann--