How to Knit the Center Double Purl Decrease

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the center double purl decrease. This decrease removes two stitches at once and creates an interesting decrease that slants evenly into the center rather than left or right.

Materials Used in this Tutorial

KnitOuttaTheBox Afghanistan Cashmere

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A pair of knitting needles

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Pattern Instructions

Skill: Easy

Step 1

Insert working needle into first 2 sts on main needle purl wise, slip off together
Step 2

Purl next stitch
Step 3

Take first two stitches that were slipped off the main needle and pass over the stitch that was just purled.