How to K2tog and P2tog (knit 2 Together, Purl 2 Together)

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How to K2tog and P2tog (knit 2 Together, Purl 2 Together)

Have you ever seen K2TOG or P2TOG on a pattern and wondered what it meant…or how to even do it?? They are simply decreasing stitches.

K2TOG means to knit 2 stitches together at the same time. So, instead of knitting 1 stitch like you normally would, you knit 2…that’s it!

P2TOG means to purl 2 stitches together at the same time. Same as a normal purl…only you purl 2.

Let’s get started! So, grab your knitting and follow along with the steps below and we’ll have you knitting like a pro!

First We'll Start With the K2TOG Stitch. Start Slipping Your Right Needle Into the First Two Stitches on the Left Needle

Next, Wrap Your Working Yarn Around Your Left Needle As If to Knit

Bring Your Right Needle Under Both Stitches

And That's It! You've Completed a K2TOG!

Now Onto the P2TOG!

Insert Your Right Needle Into the First Two Stitches on the Left Needle As If to Purl

Wrap Your Working Round Around the Inserted Right Needle

Bring Right Needle Under Both Stitches

Another One Down! You Now Know How to K2TOG and P2TOG :D

I hope you loved learning these two new stitches, so you can go forth and conquer more patterns!! If you didn’t quite master it the first time, don’t give up & practice it a couple more times…remember I couldn’t even knit a washcloth when I first learned to knit.

Happy Knitting!