How to P2tog (decrease) continental style
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Decreasing
To decrease means to reduce the total number of stitches and is often used for shaping a knitted piece. For example, you decrease along the side of a sweater to form the body shape. Another useful decrease is the p2tog (purl 2 together). This decrease is performed when working the wrong side of a fabric, or working decreases in Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st). 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 4: How to Rib (continental style)
 How to Rib (continental style)
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
 How 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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