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Knitting Decrease Techniques

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K3tog (Knit Three Together)

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A right-leaning double decrease that combines three stitches into one by knitting them together simultaneously.

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SK2P (Slip one, Knit two together, Pass slipped stitch over)

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Another double decrease which results in a centered stitch by slipping one stitch knitwise, knitting the next two stitches together, and then passing the slipped stitch over the K2tog.

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Make One Left (M1L)

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An increase rather than a decrease, this technique involves lifting the bar between stitches with the left needle and knitting it through the back loop to avoid holes.

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SSP (Slip, Slip, Purl)

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A decrease on the purl side that creates a left-leaning stitch. Slip two stitches knitwise, then purl them together through the back loops.

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P3tog (Purl Three Together)

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This is a wrong side decrease that combines three purl stitches into one, creating a pronounced right-leaning decrease on the right side of the fabric.

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P2tog (Purl Two Together)

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Similar to K2tog but on the purl side. Purl two stitches together to decrease on the wrong side of work.

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Sl1, K1, PSSO (Slip One, Knit One, Pass Slipped Stitch Over)

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Creates a left-leaning decrease by slipping one stitch purlwise, knitting the next stitch, and then passing the slipped stitch over the knit one.

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SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit)

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A left-leaning decrease that involves slipping two stitches knitwise individually, then knitting them together through the back loops.

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TBL (Through Back Loop)

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Though not a decrease, knitting a stitch through its back loop will twist it, often used in combination with decreases for textural effects.

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K2tog (Knit Two Together)

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A right-leaning decrease achieved by knitting two stitches together as if they were one, effectively merging them.

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P2tog tbl (Purl Two Together Through Back Loop)

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Decrease by purling two stitches together through their back loops, producing a left-leaning decrease on the right side of work.

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Centered Double Decrease (CDD)

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A balanced decrease that removes two stitches, involving slipping two stitches together knitwise, knitting the next stitch, then passing the slipped stitches over.

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