P2tog
(Purl 2 Together)
Sometimes, knitting patterns will tell you specifically to purl 2 together (P2tog).
But often, the pattern writers will simply tell you to do a decrease.
The P2tog decrease will result in a left-leaning decrease on the other side of the fabric.
If you are working in Stocking Stitch (alternating Knit 1 row and Purl 1 row), then the P2tog decrease would typically be used only on a Purl row.
Alternatively, it could be used to provide some texture in the knitted fabric. It depends on the knitting pattern.
A P2tog is very similar in concept to the K2tog (knit 2 together).
The only difference between a normal purl stitch and a purl-2-together is that at the very beginning, the right-hand needle is inserted from right to left through TWO stitches, as shown in the photo. From that point on, it is completed just like a normal purl.
But often, the pattern writers will simply tell you to do a decrease.
The P2tog decrease will result in a left-leaning decrease on the other side of the fabric.
If you are working in Stocking Stitch (alternating Knit 1 row and Purl 1 row), then the P2tog decrease would typically be used only on a Purl row.
Alternatively, it could be used to provide some texture in the knitted fabric. It depends on the knitting pattern.
A P2tog is very similar in concept to the K2tog (knit 2 together).
The only difference between a normal purl stitch and a purl-2-together is that at the very beginning, the right-hand needle is inserted from right to left through TWO stitches, as shown in the photo. From that point on, it is completed just like a normal purl.