K2tog decrease alternatives (KSP) // Technique Tuesday

Published: 29 June 2021
on channel: Roxanne Richardson
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This video demonstrates two alternative techniques for producing the same result as a k2tog decrease. The alternatives might be easier for some knitters and their individual knitting style, or may produce a result that resolves a tension issue or issue with getting a good match with mirrored decreases.

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Needles used in video demonstration: Chiaogoo double points
Yarn used in video demonstration: Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun worsted weight wool.

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0:00 Introduction
0:35 Structure of a k2tog decrease
2:01 k2tog Alternative for Continental Knitters
3:52 Right-leaning Slipped Decrease (KSP)
5:26 But...why

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