A complete list of all knitting decreases. From k2tog to SSK, these tutorials will you centered-, right-, and left-leaning alternatives and how to use them.

The same way there are two versions of knit decreases, there are also two versions of purl decreases: the right-leaning and the left-leaning. *A purled decrease which slants RIGHT as seen from the front side of a stockinette fabric is not usually called a "right leaning purled decrease." Instead, the decrease is named by its method of creation. In other words, these right leaning decreases are usually called "purl 2 together" (usually abbreviated "p2tog") because that's what you do to get them. *A purled decrease which slants LEFT as seen from the front is called various things, but hardly ever simply "left leaning purled decreases." Instead, like the right-leaners, these left-leaners are also usually named for their method of making. So, just to confuse the heck out of you, these left-leaners are sometimes also called "p2tog," just like the right leaning ones. Other, more common names include "slip, slip, purl" ("ssp") or "purl 2 together through the back loops" (usually abbreviated "p2tbl" but sometimes "p2togtbl.") RIGHT LEANING (as seen from the front) This is a simple one step process: Instead of sticking your right needle into the first (green) stitch at the tip of the left needle and purling it, you instead stick your right needle into the first two stitches (green and blue) and purl them together, as shown below. The result, as seen from the front, is shown below. Do you see what you've done? By first inserting your right needle into the first stitch on the tip of the left needle (the green stitch) and next into the second stitch on the left needle (the blue) you have forced the green stitch in front of the blue stitch, as seen from the front (knit side) of the fabric. The green stitch has "eaten" the blue stitch to its right thus pulling the green stitch rightwards ---> over the blue stitch, and this is what forces the decrease to slant right. The slant is not purely rightwards, however, but "up and to the right" because the base of the stitches remains separated--it is only the heads which you've merged. As stated earlier, these right leaning decreases are usually called "p2tog." LEFT LEANING (as seen from the front) This is a three step process Step 1: Slip the first (green) stitch on the tip of the left needle onto the right needle KNITWISE. This means to insert the needle into the stitch as if you were going to knit it. When the right needle is inserted this way and then the stitch slipped off, the stitch turns away from its usual right-arm-forward orientation. Now, the left arm of the stitch is forward (towards you) and the right arm is back (away from you.) Note that you do not pass a yarn through this loop, you just slip it from the left needle onto the right one, changing its orientation along the way. Repeat this process with the next (blue) stitch on the tip of the left needle. You will wind up with both the blue and the green stitches on your right needle, and both should be laying left arm forward as shown by the red arrows. Step 2: Return the blue and green stitches to the left needle without disturbing their orientation. The end result of all this slipping and sliding should be the blue and the green stitch laying on the tip of the left needle, oriented left arms forward, right arms back. Once these stitches are parked on the left needle, you will insert the tip of the right needle into the right (back) arms of both of these stitches as shown by the red arrow. Note that the right needle is to insert from the back, first under the right arm of the BLUE stitch, and then under the right arm of the green stitch. This is admittedly a bit awkward, but persevere. Step 3: Again: once your right needle has followed the path of the red arrow, it will have been inserted first through the right (back) arm of the second stitch on the left needle (the blue stitch) and next through the right (back) arm of the first stitch on the left needle (the green stitch) as shown. Note also that the running yarn has been brought to the front before the right needle is inserted, in order to make it possible to purl. Once you draw the running yarn through these two loops, the result, as seen from the front, is as below. The loop through which the needle was first inserted, here the blue one, has been forced to the front. This blue stitch has "eaten" the green one to its left, which pulls the blue stitch over its neighbor and the resulting decrease will slant right as seen from the front of a stockinette fabric *after the re-orientation steps (in other words, when you get to step 3) then if you first insert your right needle through the SECOND (blue) stitch on the left needle tip and then through the first (green) stitch, the blue will be pulled

SSK + K2Tog Knitting Technique Decrease Differences with Studio Knit

We say that knitting is just two things: knitting and purling. But that isn’t really true. There are some other moves that admittedly aren’t any more difficult than knitting and purling…

A step-by-step tutorial on decreasing stitches evenly in knitting for beginners. Left- and right-leaning variations for every project.

Detailed photo and video tutorial for beginners about a neater and quicker way to make a slip-slip-knit (SSK) decrease.

When it comes to knitting a right-leaning decrease, the choice is a no-brainer: knit two together (K2tog). Are there even other alternatives? Not that I've ever heard of.But what about left-leaning decreases? This is where it gets complicated — there are a myriad of options to choose from! In this tutorial I review seven different methods of knitting a left-leaning decrease and try to find the one that is the best mirror-image counterpart to K2tog. 1. Slip One, Knit One, Pass Slipped Stitch Over

Part of the designer’s job is to choose decreases that work best with the sweater’s architecture and concept. Familiarize yourself with how decreases function as an aesthetic choice so that you understand their true use in a design and how you might change them to suit your own style.

When it comes to decreases, sometimes we need to reduce two stitches at the same time. It often happens in lace patterns and when we shape the crown of a hat or knit toys. No matter why this decrease is required in the project, it’s better to make it as nice-looking as possible. Double vertical […]

A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the SSK knitting decrease. A left-leaning decrease that forms a pair with K2tog and is quite easy to knit.

How to decrease knitting. You will see 6 ways to decrease your knit stitches with video tutorials to help you along.

Learn three common knitting decrease stitches with these short video tutorials from Banana Moon Studio! Here I teach the K2tog, ssk, and skp.

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The fewer movements you have to make, the more efficient and faster your knitting will be. Learn how to knit smoother versions of the SSK, SSSK, and CDD (centered double decrease). These small improvements will make your decreases smoother both in execution and appearance.

A step-by-step tutorial on the SKP knitting decrease and how to achieve a super neat let-leaning decrease line with some easy adjustments.

Centered double decrease (CDD) is a knitting decrease that involves three stitches. It doesn't lean right or left but instead shoots straight up. In this blog post I demonstrate three different ways of knitting a CDDp decrease, that is, a centered double decrease worked on the wrong or reverse-stockinette side. All three methods produce decreases that are indistinguishable in looks from the ones worked on the right side — and from each other!

Step-by-step photo and video tutorial about a simple way to make a right-leaning decrease that is a neater alternative to Knit 2 Together.

In knitting, single decreases slant to the left or the right. This post shows you which common knitting decreases to use for shaping.

A comprehensive guide to left leaning decreases in knitting with 7 different techniques from easy to super neat and invisible + video.

A detailed tutorial explaining how to knit two together (k2tog) step by step. This most basic stitch will create a right-slanted decrease.

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When it comes to decreases, sometimes we need to reduce two stitches at the same time. It often happens in lace patterns and when we shape the crown of a hat or knit toys. No matter why this decrease is required in the project, it’s better to make it as nice-looking as possible. Double vertical […]

How do you knit a left-leaning decrease? What is the best mirror-image counterpart to a K2tog (knit two together) decrease? Let's find o

*Knit 2 together *slip, slip knit *three stitch decrease click picture includes a how-to This post is about 3 handy decreases. The first, "Knit 2 together" (abbreviated "k2tog") slants to the RIGHT. K2tog decreases away ONE STITCH every time it is done. The second decrease, "Slip, slip, knit" (abbreviated "ssk") slants to the LEFT. Like k2tog, ssk also decreases away ONE STITCH every time it is done. In lots of garments, paired decreases are used: k2tog AND ssk to make raglan decreases, v-necks (and other shapings too, like hat tops, sock gussets, etc.) A third type of decrease "3 stitch decrease" (abbreviated "3stdec") slants neither right nor left, but makes a STRAIGHT LINE. 3stdec decreases away TWO STITCHES every time it is done. It is used especially on the tops of hats where a flat top is wanted (tams, roll-brim shaped hats) or to make the flat bottom of a knitted bag. click picture Here are directions for each of the three decreases: KNIT 2 TOGETHER (k2tog) click picture PREPARATION: Insert right needle from left to right (knitwise) through the two stitches at the tip of the left needle. Draw the yarn through the loops. The FINAL RESULT: The LEFT stitch lies on top, the RIGHT stitch is hidden behind, and the decrease slants RIGHT. One stitch appears where 2 were before, so k2tog is a one-stitch decrease. SLIP, SLIP, KNIT (ssk) click picture FIRST SLIP: Insert the right needle from left to right (knitwise) into the first stitch on the tip of the left needle, and slip the stitch onto the right needle. SECOND SLIP: Repeat same step with the second stitch KNIT TOGETHER THOUGH THE BACK LOOPS: Insert the left needle into the front of the 2 stitches previously slipped onto right needle. Draw the yarn through the loops from this position. The FINAL RESULT: The right stitch lies on top, the left stitch is hidden behind and the decrease slants left. One stitch appears where 2 were before, so (like k2tog) ssk is a one-stitch decrease. 3 STITCH DECREASE (3stdec) click picture Inserting from left to right (knitwise), run right needle through TWO loops at tip of left needle and slip these two stitches onto the right needle. Note: You are to slip both stitches at the SAME TIME, therefore, insert the needle from L to R through the second stitch from the tip, then through the stitch at the tip, then slip both off the L needle, together, onto the R needle. Knit the next stitch. Next, insert the tip of the left needle under the 2 slipped stitches and lift them OVER the knitted stitch. (This is called "passing the slipped stitch(es) over" and is abbreviated "psso.") If 3stdec looks like combination of k2tog and ssk, that's because it is. The stitch which originally lay two from the tip of the L needle comes to lay on top of the resulting stitch sandwich, and it is pointing straight up--the orange stitch in the above diagram, while the two stitches lower down in the sandwich (green and red) slant R and L, respectively, as shown. One stitch appears where 3 were before, so 3stdec is a two-stitch decrease. --TECHknitter

Using the jargon skills in combination can give fantastic results. And utilising decreasing techniques can give you lots of options. I'll show you how to mirror decrease here, with two styles once you've finished. You'll love the looks and I'll show you where you can use them too.

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SK2P Double Decrease is a great way of deacreasing stitches at the same time. This method is often used in a decrease pair to pair up with K2SP. Get started learning this technique and check out this tutorial. | More knitting tutorials for beginners at learnknittingonline.com

In this post I’m going to show you how to Knit two together (K2tog) and Purl two together (P2tog) These are both “decrease” knitting stitches. These techniques will help you redu…

SSK + K2Tog Knitting Technique Decrease Differences with Studio Knit

When it comes to knitting a right-leaning decrease, the choice is a no-brainer: knit two together (K2tog). Are there even other alternatives? Not that I've ever heard of.But what about left-leaning decreases? This is where it gets complicated — there are a myriad of options to choose from! In this tutorial I review seven different methods of knitting a left-leaning decrease and try to find the one that is the best mirror-image counterpart to K2tog. 1. Slip One, Knit One, Pass Slipped Stitch Over

A very detailed list of purl decreases you can use on the wrong side of a knitting project. Left- & right-leaning stitches +video tutorials.

A step-by-step tutorial for the super neat left-leaning knitting decrease k2tog left. It's cleaner than SSK but a bit complicated to knit.

Step-by-step tutorial for beginner knitters about a simple way to make neat increases that do not form holes.

The Centered Single Decrease is magically slant-less. It is worked over three stitches, decreasing one,…

Learn how to do the center double decrease in your knitting. Also known as s2kp2, this is a useful knitting decrease to know.

Step-by-step photo and video tutorial about a simple way to make a right-leaning decrease that is a neater alternative to Knit 2 Together.

The decrease and increase evenly calculator will help you figure out how many stitches you should either knit or crochet before you decrease or increase evenly.

When it comes to knitting a right-leaning decrease, the choice is a no-brainer: knit two together (K2tog). Are there even other alternatives? Not that I've ever heard of.But what about left-leaning decreases? This is where it gets complicated — there are a myriad of options to choose from! In this tutorial I review seven different methods of knitting a left-leaning decrease and try to find the one that is the best mirror-image counterpart to K2tog. 1. Slip One, Knit One, Pass Slipped Stitch Over

When it comes to decreases, sometimes we need to reduce two stitches at the same time. It often happens in lace patterns and when we shape the crown of a hat or knit toys. No matter why this decrease is required in the project, it’s better to make it as nice-looking as possible. Double vertical […]

The fewer movements you have to make, the more efficient and faster your knitting will be. Learn how to knit smoother versions of the SSK, SSSK, and CDD (centered double decrease). These small improvements will make your decreases smoother both in execution and appearance.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the SSK knitting decrease. A left-leaning decrease that forms a pair with K2tog and is quite easy to knit.