How to: Knit a Right Leaning Decrease

In this video we will show you how to work a right-leaning decrease which is really useful for any knit... Read more

In this video we will show you how to work a right-leaning decrease which is really useful for any knit projects that require shaping. This technique is also known as knit 2 stitches together or k2tog.

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In this video we will show you how to work a right-leaning decrease which is really useful for any knit projects that require shaping. This technique is also known as knit 2 stitches together or k2tog.

See the step by step guide here
Level: Easy
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

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Step 1

Let’s learn how to do a right leaning decrease. To start, insert the right needle through the next 2 stitches on your left needle as if to knit them.

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Step 2

Wrap the yarn around the right needle and complete as if you are working a normal knit stitch.

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Step 3

Slide both stitches off your left needle, you now how 1 stitch in their place on the right needle. Congrats maker, you have now completed your right-leaning decrease.