Left leaning purl decreases

In collaboration with & Other Stories, learn how to work a left leaning purl decrease.

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Left leaning purl decreases are the most common purl decrease. This decrease is often called a 'purl 2 together' or p2tog. This tutorial will show you how to make this easy decrease in just a few steps. This decrease is often used when you need to decrease on the wrong-side of the fabric, in rib, or when knitting in reverse stocking stitch. It can be used in any type of garment, from sweaters to scarves, hats to mittens. In collaboration with & Other Stories, we will be showing you how to work a left leaning purl decrease. We use this in our Say Wool Be There Bandana.

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Step By Step

1 left leaning decrease purl

1.

Insert the right needle into the next two stitches.

2 left leaning decrease purl

2.

Purl them together like a single stitch. You have decreased a stitch! Repeat these two steps.

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