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How to work a central double decrease

In this DROPS video we show how to work a central double decrease, like the one we see in the raglan line to the «Clear Winter Sky» jumper in DROPS 236-24. Work until there is 1 stitch left before marker-stitch, slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit 1, pass the slipped stitches over the knitted stitch. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find a pattern where this technique is used by clicking on the picture below.

How to purl 2 stitches together in a rib

In this DROPS video we show how to purl 2 stitches together in a rib where we start the rib with knit 2, purl 3. Work a rib like this: knit 2, purl 3 to the measurement in the pattern, then decrease the 3 purl stitches to 2 stitches. We then get a rib with knit 2, purl 2. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video

How to decrease, start 3 stitches before a marker / marker thread

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease under a sleeve, start 3 stitches before a marker / marker thread. Decrease like this: Work until 3 stitches remain before the marker / marker thread, knit 2 together, knit 2 (marker / marker thread is between these stitches), slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked. Repeat these decrease the number of times that it is written in the pattern / your size. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video.

How to dec 2 sts towards left and 2 sts towards right with 2 coloured EnglishRib from WS-back/forth

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease 2 stitches towards left and 2 stitches towards right with 2-coloured English rib from the wrong side –back and fort. Decrease towards the left: Slip the first yarn-over and purled stitch onto right needle as if to knit together, knit the next 2 stitches together (i.e., 1 purl + stitch and yarn over), pass the slipped stitch and yarn- over over the knitted-together stitches (= 2 stitches decreased) Decrease towards the right: Slip first stitch and yarn over onto right needle as if to knit together, purl 1, pass the slipped stitch and yarn-over over the purled stitch, slip the stitch back onto left needle, pass stitch and yarn-over over the stitch placed back on left needle, then to finish slip the remaining stitch onto the right needle (= 2 stitches decreased). WS= wrong side We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern (and look at the chart) to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with these techniques by clicking on the picture below.

How to K2tog

Let’s get started! Here’s a quick overview of the k2tog technique, in case all you need is a little reminder.

K2tog: Insert your right needle into the next two stitches on your left needle as if you were going to knit them together. Wrap your yarn around the right needle, and knit the two stitches together.

If you need more details, don’t worry – scroll down for step-by-step pictures in the next section.

When to Use K2tog

You can use the k2tog stitch any time you need to decrease the number of stitches in a row. For example, use decreases like k2tog to reduce the number of stitches at the crown of a hat, the tip of a mitten, and the toe of a sock. And, since k2tog is a right-leaning decrease, it’s most often used on the left side of garments. When worked this way, the decrease looks like it’s slanting in toward the center of the work.

Abbreviations in Knitting Patterns

In knitting patterns, “knit two together” is most often abbreviated as k2tog. But you’ll sometimes see it capitalized K2TOG or written “knit 2 together”. You can always check your specific pattern’s Notes or Abbreviations section to see how the pattern designer indicates this stitch.

More Beginner Knitting Tutorials

To learn more about how to knit, check out these related articles.

• How to Knit: Complete Guide for Beginners
• How to Knit Garter Stitch for Beginners
• How to Knit Stockinette Stitch for Beginners
• How to SSK (Slip Slip Knit) in Knitting
• How to Kitchener Stitch (Grafting) in Knitting

Knitting Two Stitches Together (k2tog)

Once you’ve learned to knit and purl, you’ll want to add a few more stitches to your skill set in order to make all sorts of knitting projects. Knitting two stitches together (k2tog) is a simple decrease stitch that you’ll find in many patterns. You’ll see it in patterns like socks and sweaters, and you’ll commonly find it used to decrease the crown of a hat. In this video, Jen Lucas shows you just how easy this versatile single decrease stitch is to work.

This decrease is commonly abbreviated as k2tog in knitting patterns and is often paired with the slip, slip, knit (ssk) decrease since they lean in opposite directions. The k2tog leans to the right, and the ssk leans to the left. You’ll find that these stitches are commonly used on rows where you are working all knit stitches because these decreases are created with knit stitches.

The k2tog decrease begins by having your yarn to the back of the work. Insert the right needle into the next two stitches on the left needle, working into the second stitch and then the first stitch, so that you are inserting the needle into them together. Knit the two stitches together as if they are one. Now you have decreased your knitting by one stitch, as you’ve taken two stitches and turned it into a single stitch.