P2tog TBL

#1

When decreasing by purling 2 stitches together thru the back loops, I find it really hard to insert the needle correctly. In fact, I often have to turn the work round completely to insert them. Tips anyone to make this easier?

Ian

#2

You can P2tog like normal, then twist the st clockwise and place back on your right needle :thumbsup:

Here is where I read about it

#3

I usually do exactly as you say, I turn the work to the back side, insert the needle and then turn back and finish the purl. I don’t find that to be too big a problem, but I find I am also learning (after doing that a long time and really seeing where that needle goes) that I can do it without turning it around now. :thumbsup:

You may need to knit a little looser to make it easier.

#4

I ssp - slip the sts indivdually to the right needle, put the left needle in the front of them and ptbl. It’s easier when they’ve been slipped and they’re not twisted…