How to K2tog (decrease) continental style

Decreasing
To decrease means to reduce the total number of stitches and is often used for shaping a knitted piece. For example, you decrease towards the crown of a hat to create the curvature of a head.
The most common decrease is the k2tog (knit 2 together). The SSK (slip slip knit) is another common decrease and is similar to the k2tog, but in the finished product, creates a slight slanted stitch that slants in the other direction to the k2tog. Psso (pass slipped stitch over) is another decrease. This is usually performed by slipping a stitch, knitting a stitch, and passing the slipped stitch over in a similar manner as a bind off. 

Continental Style
Continental style, a.k.a. European style knitting means you wrap the working yarn with your left hand. This is often said to be the faster way of knitting because you do not remove your left hand from the needle to wrap the yarn. It can be a very effective technique if you are doing two-color or fair-isle knitting. If you naturally hold the working yarn in your left hand, then Continental knitting is probably your style.
Step 6: KFB (knit front & back) increase continental style
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How to KFB (knit front and back) continental style
The knit front and back stitch is simple once you learn the difference between the front and back of a stitch.
Alternate Step: How to K2tog decrease (english style)
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How to K2tog decrease (english style)
The knit two together decrease is the easiest and most common decrease stitch. It is used for shaping as well as in lace knitting.
Step 4: How to Rib (continental style)
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The rib stitch is a combination of knit and purl stitches in the same row. It is commonly used for the brim of a hat or cuff of a glove to keep the knitting flat.
Advanced Step: How to Tension the Yarn for Continental Knitting
tension continental yarnHow to tension the yarn for continental knitting
Tensioning the yarn when doing continental yarn is more important than with the english style or throw method in order to get even tension. 

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