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How to Decrease (K2tog) - english style

Knit two together (K2tog) - Basic 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.

Step 7: How to increase KFB (knit front & back) english style
kfb english
How to KFB (knit front and back) english style
It's important to know at least one increase to fill out your basic knitting skill set. This one is easy to learn. 
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Alternate Step: How to K2tog decrease (continental style)
k2tog continental
How to K2tog decrease (continental style)
English style not your thing? Check out how to perform the purl stitch continental style.
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Step 5: Identify Stockinette St
identify st stIdentify Stockinette St
Stockinette St, abbreviated 'St st', is the most commonly used stitch for knitting gauge swatches.

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Advanced Step: How to PSSO (english style)
psso englishHow to PSSO (pass slipped stitch over) english style
The PSSO stitch isn't as complicated as it sounds. In fact if you know how to bind off and slip, you may already know how to do it!

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