How to: make a left leaning purl decrease

Lean how to do the most common purl decrease when you watch this video. The left-leaning decrease is often called ‘purl 2 stitches together’ or p2tog.

Lean how to do the most common purl decrease when you watch this video. The left-leaning decrease is often called ‘purl 2 stitches together’ or p2tog.

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Lean how to do the most common purl decrease when you watch this video. The left-leaning decrease is often called ‘purl 2 stitches together’ or p2tog.

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Level: Easy
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How To: Make A Left Leaning Purl Decrease - Step 1

Step 1

Insert the right needle into the next two stitches.

How To: Make A Left Leaning Purl Decrease - Step 2

Step 2

Purl them together like a single stitch.