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The CDD (central double decrease) is a basic decrease that you should know how to perform. It’s used in A TON of knitting patterns – raglans and lace knitting are just two examples. The basics are simple – this stitch decreases by two stitches – one on either side of the center stitch. There are other …
We’ve made a decision to only use CDD (central double decrease) for all Knotions patterns. But, we also know that Sl2KP is often used and we want to clear up any confusion. CDD and Sl2KP are EXACTLY the same. That’s right. CDD describes what the stitch is doing (it’s creating a central double decrease – …
The CDDP (Central Double Decrease, Purl) is often the WS alternative to the CDD. It’s a way to decrease your stitches by 2, in (yet another) centered way. It’s a bit more challenging to work than a CDD and we’ll show you the steps here. How to Knit a CDDP In words, you work a …
This is a way to decrease the stitches on both sides of a center stitch. When you’re done, you’ll just be left with a single purl stitch. thanks to Wonderland Yarns for giving us the Mad Hatter in Radiance for this tutorial How to work a Decrease 5 to 1 Step 1: Sl2 p-wise. Step 2: …
What It’s Used For P2togtbl (or Purl 2 Together Through the Back Loop) is often used when you’re working the WS in flat lace knitting. It’s also used on the RS, but on the WS is even more common. How to Work a P2TogTBL For this tutorial, I’m going to demonstrate it on a WS …
Brioche Decreases Brioche k2tog (right slant) Step 1: Slip the first brioche stitch (consists of 2 stitches), as if to knit to the right hand needle. Make sure you keep the YO intact from the previous stitch. Step 2: Knit the next stitch. Step 3: Pass the slipped stitches over the stitch you just knit. Step …
Work this stitch to single crochet three stitches together and form a decrease. Creates a cluster-like stitch. Decreases your stitch count by 2. How to sc3tog (decrease) You start it from a regular stitch – so you’ll have 1 loop on the hook. Step 1: Insert hook into next space, yarn over and pull through. 2 …
How to crochet a sc2tog (decrease) This stitch decreases your stitch count by 1. It’s a pretty standard decrease used in a lot of patterns. Popular for decreases in hat, bags, toes of slippers and socks, or when working on blankets that are crocheted corner to corner (C2C). Step 1: Insert hook into the next space. …
How to dc3tog (decrease) Double crochet three stitches together. Creates a cluster-like stitch. Decreases your stitch count by 2. Step 1: Yarn over. Insert hook into next space. Step 2: Yarn over and pull through. There will be 3 loops on your hook. Step 3: Yarn over and pull through the first 2 stitches on your hook. There …
How to dc2tog (decrease) Double crochet two stitches together. Step 1: Yarn over. Insert hook into next space. Step 2: Yarn over and pull through. There will be 3 loops on your hook. Step 3: Yarn over and pull through the first 2 stitches on your hook. There are 2 loops on your hook. At this point, you’ve …
The SK2PSSO is a standard decrease in knitting. When you’re finished, you will have decreased 2 stitches – one on the right of the stitches, and one on the left. It’s very similar to the CDD (central double decrease), but unlike the CDD, the center stitch does NOT end up at the top. Some notes …
Haven’t you been curious how the heck you do those funky curvy parts in some FOs? They might have been stacked increases and decreases. A few pointers Here are a few things that I find helpful. Use pointy needles. There will be lots of stitches all clumped on top of each other. Do yourself a favor …
Great looking SSK’s are possible! With just a few small tips you can be on your way to making these stitches look better. Many people struggle with having both their left-leaning and right-leaning decreases looking the same, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Both of these tips are easy to do and can …
