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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.
1:29
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
1:21
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.
1:34
How to knit 4 stitches together (decrease)

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by knitting 4 stitches together. K 4 tog as follows: K 4, pass them back on left needle, pass the next to last st over the last so that this st is around the last st, repeat until all 3 sts have been passed over (= 3 sts dec), pass the last st worked back on right needle. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:17
How to knit 4 stitches twisted together (decrease)

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by knitting 4 twisted stitches together. K 4 tog as follows: K 4, pass next to last st worked over the last so that this st is around the last st, repeat until all 3 sts have been passed over (= 3 sts dec). You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:53
How to knit 5 stitches together (decrease)

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by knitting 5 stitches together. Knit 5 tog as follows: K 5, pass them back on left needle, pass the next to last st over the last so that this st is around the last st, repeat until all 4 sts have been passed over (= 4 sts dec), pass the last st worked back on right needle. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:41
How to knit 5 stitches twisted together (decrease)

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease by knitting 5 stitches twisted together. K 5 twisted tog as follows: K 5, pass next to last st worked over the last so that this st is around the last st, repeat until all 4 sts have been passed over (= 4 sts dec). You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
12:54
How to decrease towards left, right and how to decrease 4 stitches together

In this DROPS video we show how we decrease 2 stitches towards left, 2 stitches towards right and how do decrease 4 stitches together. These techniques are used in the Lacey Laurel shawl in DROPS 203-14. We have already worked 30 rows of a chart with 2 stitches in garter st in each side and show 1st row in this video how we decrease 2 stitches towards the left as follows: Slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit the next 2 stitches together and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted together stitches (= 2 stitches decreased). Then knit 1, knit 1 in stitch under the next stitch. 1 knit. Then we show how to decrease 2 stitches towards the right as follows: Knit 3 stitches together (= 2 stitches decreased). On row 35 we decrease 4 stitches as follows: Slip 3 stitches as if to knit them together, knit the next 2 stitches together and pass the 3 slipped stitches over the knitted together stitches (= 4 stitches decreased). Under the pattern DROPS 203-14 you can read how to work the other chart icons. This shawl is knitted in DROPS Alpaca, but in the video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts as well as watch the video. You can find the pattern for this shawl by clicking on the image below.
2:52
How to bind off and decrease at the same time

In this DROPS video we show how to bind off and decrease at the same time. When you knit cables you add more sts than if you would be working in stockinette. The cables are pulling the piece together. When you bind off above a cable it is a good idea to decrease the cable sts at the same time as you bind off. Otherwise the bind off edge will make for example the neck or shoulders wider than supposed to be. In this video we decrease 4 sts - by K2 tog twice above each cable - at the same time as we bind off following the pattern. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:30
How to increase and decrease: Slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 sts in next st, psso

In this DROPS video we show how to increase and decrease by slipping 1 st as if to knit, knit 2 sts in next st, pass the slipped st over. We show the increase/decrease 2 times. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find a the pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
10:46
How to knit from corner to corner

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit from corner to corner by increasing and decreasing (eg for a blanket or kitchen cloth). We show how to increase on both sides in the beginning (1st part), then we show decrease and increase to keep the same number of stitches in the middle piece (2nd part) and then the decrease on both sides at the end (3rd part). We use DROPS Snow in this video. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern where you can use this technique by clicking on the picture below.
1:38
How to work a central double decrease

In this DROPS video we show how to work a central double decrease, like the one we see in the raglan line to the «Clear Winter Sky» jumper in DROPS 236-24. Work until there is 1 stitch left before marker-stitch, slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit 1, pass the slipped stitches over the knitted stitch. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find a pattern where this technique is used by clicking on the picture below.