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How to decrease: slip, knit, pass (SKP)

In this DROPS video we show how you decrease 1 stitch on the RS using SKP (slip 1 stitch, knit next stitch and pass slipped stitch over). You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:24
How to decrease by knitting 2 stitches together (K2tog)

In this DROPS video we show how to knit 2 stitches together (aka K2tog). This is probably the easiest way to decrease 1 stitch: knit 2 stitches together as one. In the video we first knit 2 stitches together in the front loops, the dec leans right. Then we knit 2 stitches twisted together, i.e. we knit them together in the back loops and the dec leans to the left. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:21
How to decrease by slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, K1, psso). These abbreviations in the title means that you decrease 1 stitch by first slipping a stitch, then knitting a stitch, then passing the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch. This will create a decrease leaning to the left. This method gives the exact same dec result as "ssk (slip, slip, knit)". Our video is showing you how to "sl1, K1, psso" first in continental style, and then in US style knitting. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below. How to decrease by sl1, K1, psso
1:37
How to decrease by purling 2 stitches together (P2 tog)

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by purling 2 stitches together (P2 tog). When you decrease in purled stitches, you purl 2 sts together into 1 stitch. In this video we first show how to do this the continental style, and then US style. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
3:13
How to decrease 3 stitches to 1 stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by knitting 3 stitches to 1 stitch. To make a nice decrease from 3 to 1, where the middle stitch is kept and the sts on each side are dec, this video shows you two ways; first with help of a cable needle, then we show without the cable needle, which works good if your yarn is not too slippery. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
0:59
How to decrease by ssk

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by ssk The abbreviation SSK stands for: slip, slip, knit and means that you slip 1 st, slip the next, then put left needle back into the slipped sts and knit them together. This will create a decrease leaning to the left. This method gives the exact same dec result as "slip 1, K1, psso". Our video is showing you how to SSK first in continental style, and then in US style knitting. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
6:35
How to decrease in English rib

In this DROPS video we show you how to decrease in English rib, as on the jumper in DROPS 133-11. We show the decrease one time in each side, and one more time in one side after knitted 3 rounds English rib. We knit with fewer sts than the pattern says and fast forward in some of the easier sections. The jumper is knitted in DROPS Nepal, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
1:44
How to decrease 2 stitches in false English rib, facing left and right

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease 2 stitches in false English rib. First we show a decrease that faces to the left, then to the right. These decreases are used in the jumper in DROPS 194-22. To the left: = slip the knit stitch and the yarn over on to right needle as if to knit. Knit together: 1 purl stitch, 1 yarn over and 1 knit stitch (= 3 stitches, including the yarn over) pass yarn over and knit stitch slipped on to right needle over the stitches knitted together (= 2 stitches decreased). To the right: = Knit 1 yarn over, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, 1 yarn over, 1 knit stitch (= 5 stitches, including yarn overs) together (= 2 stitches decreased). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video. You must read the chart explanations and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
2:37
How to decrease 2 stitches towards left and right with 2-colour in English rib

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease 2 stitches towards left and how to decrease 2 stitches towards right. First we show how to decrease towards left: = decrease 2 stitches towards the left as follows: slip the first stitch and yarn over onto the 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). Then we show how to decrease toward the right: = decrease 2 stitches towards the right as follows: slip the first stitch and yarn over onto the 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 the left needle, pass the stitch and yarn-over over the stitch which was slipped back onto the left needle and slip the remaining stitch onto the right needle (= 2 stitches decreased). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern, the chart explanation and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
2:52
How to decrease 4 stitches with 2-colour in English rib

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease 4 stitches with 2-colour in English rib. Decrease 4 stitches as follows: slip the first stitch and yarn over onto the right needle as if to knit together, slip the purled stitch onto the right needle as if to purl, place the next stitch and yarn over on an extra needle in front of the piece, purl the next stitch on the left needle, pass the slipped purled stitch over the purled stitch just worked, place this stitch back on the left needle, pass the next stitch and yarn-over over the stitch you placed back on the left needle and slip this stitch onto the right needle, pass the first stitch and yarn-over over this stitch, place the stitch and yarn over from the extra needle back onto the left needle, slip the stitch on the right needle back onto the left needle, pass the stitch and yarn over (which were on the extra needle) over the last stitch placed on the left needle and slip the remaining stitch onto the right needle (= 4 stitches decreased). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video. You must read the chart explanation and look at the chart be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
4:22
How to dec 2 sts towards left and 2 sts towards right with 2-coloured English rib

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease 2 stitches towards left and 2 stitches towards right with 2-coloured English rib from. Decrease towards the left: Purl 2 together (yarn over and purled stitch + knit 1), slip the next yarn-over and purled stitch onto right needle, place them back on left needle so the stitch is outermost (and yarn over no. 2), place purled-together stitches back on left needle, keep strand at front of piece, pass stitch and yarn over onto left needle (i.e. second and third stitch on left needle) over the stitch which was placed back on left needle (with strand in front of piece). To finish place this stitch back on the right needle (= 2 stitches decreased) Decrease towards the right (it is important to keep the strand at the front of the piece the whole time during this decrease): Slip yarn over and purled stitch onto right needle, place knitted stitch on an extra needle in front of piece (with strand in front of stitch), slip the next yarn over and purled stitch from left needle onto right needle, place stitch from extra needle back on left needle, purl this stitch, pass purled stitch and yarn over (i.e. second and third stitch on right needle) over the outermost stitch, pass next purled stitch and yarn-over (i.e. second and third stitch on right needle) over outermost stitch (= 2 stitches decreased) 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.
2:48
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.
1:25
How to decrease 4 stitches in English rib with 2 colours

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease 4 stitches in English rib with 2 colours, used in the beret in DROPS 204-18. In the video we decrease 4 stitches as follows: Work 5 stitches and 3 yarn overs (= 8 stitches in total) together as follows: Slip the first 5 stitches of these 8 stitches (i.e. 3 stitches and 2 yarn overs) loosely on to right needle knitwise, knit the next 3 stitches (i.e. 2 stitches and 1 yarn over) together, pass the 5 loose stitches (including yarn overs) from right needle over stitches worked together (= 4 stitches decreased). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video. You must read the pattern and look at the charts, if it is to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this technique by clicking on one of the picture below.
0:47
How to decrease 2 stitches towards the right in English rib with 2 colours

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease 2 stitches towards the right in English rib with 2 colours, used in the beret in DROPS 204-18. Decrease 2 stitches towards the right as follows: Knit 3 stitches and 2 yarn overs (= 5 stitches in total) together We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video. You must read the pattern and look at the charts, if it is to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this technique by clicking on one of the picture below.
1:09
How to purl 3 stitches together (P3 tog)

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by purling 3 stitches together (P3 tog). We show 2 versions of purling together. You can just purl 3 sts together, but if that is too difficult, you can also do it as follows; P2, pull 2nd st on right needle over 1st, P1 and pull the other st over the first again. The result will be the same. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:28
How to purl 2 stitches twisted together (P2 tog twisted)

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by purling 2 stitches twisted together (P2 tog twisted). You knit as follows: First lift the 2 sts over to the right needle and then twist them and put them back on left needle one by one. Then purl the 2 sts together through the back loops. As you can see this makes it look exactly like it does from the other side when you make "slip 1, K1, psso", which is good when you i.e. are making a raglan dec on both RS and WS rows. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.
1:46
How to knit two sts together through back loop (k2togtbl)

In this DROPS video we show how to knit 2 stitches together through the back loop (k2togtbl). In the pattern it usually say; K 2 twisted tog. This technique is often used in our sock patterns. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
0:59
How to decrease by sl1, k2tog, psso

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by sl1, k2tog, psso. These abbreviations in the title means slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 2 sts together, pass the slipped stitch over. This is a decrease from 3 sts into 1. Also used in lace patterns and with a yo on each side, so number of sts are kept the same, but 2 holes are created. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to decrease knitting 2 purl stitches together and passing one stitch (P2tog, pss)

In this DROPS video we show a way to decrease. P 2 tog, pass st on right needle over on left needle, pass the other st on left needle over first st (i.e. st from right needle), pass this st back on right needle. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
1:41
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.
1:31
How to decrease: Slip 2 sts as if to K tog, K 1, pass the 2 slipped sts over

In this DROPS video we show you how to slip 2 sts as if to K tog, K 1, pass the 2 slipped sts over. We show the technique 2 times. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
2:04
How to knit 2 stitches together and 2 stitches twisted together

In this DROPS video we show how to knit 2 stitches together and how to knit 2 stitches twisted together. By knitting like this on each side of a stitch, you can get a nicer decrease in a pattern. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find patterns with these technique by clicking on the pictures below.
2:55
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
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How to decrease by K3 together / K3 twisted together

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by knitting 3 stitches together and twisted together. When you dec 2 sts you can K 3 tog. In this video we K 3 tog in the front loops - the dec will lean to the right. Then we K 3 twisted tog and then we knit them together into the back loops and the dec will lean to the left. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.