Please can I have some adivse on which method to decreasing stiches. Below is a section of my pattern for the back section of a cardigan on shaping armholes.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Work 2 rows dec 1 st at each end of every row.
(Pattern in stockinette - starting Rs)
Following the cast off. Am I to decrease my stiches by casting off 1 at each end. Or, am I to use either k2tog/ p2tog/ ssk/ ssp twin methods?
Thank you.
It’s best to use the decreases at each end especially since the decreases here are on every row. The k2tog/ p2tog/ ssk/ ssp twin methods work nicely.
Thank you so much. Follow up question of you dont mind.
With the twin method is it best to do it at the start of the rows or, knit/ purl 2 stiches first before decreasing. I have never tried myself but heard can making a nice edge for seaming garmet together at the end?
Thank you
I like to make the decreases one stitch in from the edges. I prefer that but I’ve also seen and tried 2sts in from the edges. It’s really your preference. Maybe try both out on a swatch just to see which appeals to you.