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Double Decrease

Left-Leaning and Right Leaning

March 2020

 
 
Decorative Double Decreases
Hand knitting patterns will often use a double decrease:
  • Decrease 2 stitches
  • Left-Leaning and Right-Leaning
Duplicate this technique by thinking backward

This example includes a "no-finish" tip that works well for decreases (single or double) for the armholes of asleeveless top.
  Increase / Decrease Classroom
The keys to shaping your knitting: Increases and Decreases

Unless you only want to knit scarves and blankets, you will use increases and decreased to shape your knitting.  there are many, many methods.  Take time to learn multiple techniques for different results