How to work some double decrease stitches Often in lace patterns, and occasionally when shaping a garment it's necessary to decrease 2 stitches at the same time. The following double decrease stitches are some of the most common ones found in Classic Elite's patterns.
k3tog: This creates a right slanting double decrease. • Insert the right hand needle into the third stitch on the left hand needle as if to knit, then insert it into the second, then first stitches on the left hand needle as if to knit. (Photo 1)
• Yarn over the needle and pull through all 3 stitches. (Photo 2) • 2 stitches have been decreased. (Photo 3)
sk2p: This creates a left slanting double decrease. • Slip 1 stitch knitwise, from the left hand needle to the right hand needle with the yarn in back. (Photo 4) • Knit the following 2 stitches together (k2tog). (Photo 5)
• Pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch that was created by the k2tog. (Photo 6) • 2 stitches have been decreased. (Photo 7)
s2kp: This creates a double decrease with the center stitch remaining the primary focus. • Insert the right hand needle into the second stitch on the left hand needle as if to knit, then insert it into the first st as if to knit, slip these 2 stitches onto the right hand needle. (Photo 8) • Knit 1 stitch. (Photo 9)
• Pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knit st. (Photo 10) • 2 stitches have been decreased. (Photo 11)
Try out double decreasing: Here are some free patterns where you can try double decrease stitches: • Fresco Snowdrop Scarf • Silky Alpaca Lace Scarf • Soft Linen Minnie's Cover Up • Sundance Market Bag
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