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Knitting decreases are just what they sound like. The decrease the number of stitches on the needle. There are several methods for decreasing and this article will give a brief overview of them all. | Knitting decreases are just what they sound like. The decrease the number of stitches on the needle. There are several methods for decreasing and this article will give a brief overview of them all. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Decide which decrease to use. If you're knitting without a pattern or if the pattern is very vague, you might be left up to your own devices to choose a decrease. Consider whether you want a hole in the knitting or a seamless change. The following steps will help you to learn about some of the the different decreases. | #Decide which decrease to use. If you're knitting without a pattern or if the pattern is very vague, you might be left up to your own devices to choose a decrease. Consider whether you want a hole in the knitting or a seamless change. The following steps will help you to learn about some of the the different decreases. | ||
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#Pay attention to whether your are decreasing on a purl stitch or a knit stitch. This gives you a clue as to which decrease to use because you should use a decrease that creates the correct stitch to blend into the pattern or overall stitch on your knitting piece. | #Pay attention to whether your are decreasing on a purl stitch or a knit stitch. This gives you a clue as to which decrease to use because you should use a decrease that creates the correct stitch to blend into the pattern or overall stitch on your knitting piece. | ||
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== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
