Raglan shaping

My pattern ask to bind off on every row, so how do I maintain the left leaning and right leaning decreases when working on the wrong side.
I know when working on the right side, I do an ssk and a k2 tog. But how do I keep that shape when decreasing on the wrong side. I hope zi am making sense

What pattern are you using? I’m a bit confused about the bind offs and decreases. I’d expect you’d bind off x number of stitches at the beginning of two rows (first bo on the RS, second on the WS of the next row) and then all decreases would be done on the RS of the work.

Binding off isn’t the same as decreasing, although it may decrease your total stitch count. Binding off leaves a finished edge, regular decreasing does not.

Can you quote a few relevant lines of your pattern? It’s also helpful if we know the name of the pattern and designer.

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As far as decreases go, work a purl2tog on the wrong side will maintain the slant of a k2tog on the right side. A purl2tog tbl will maintain the slant of a ssk.
I agree about the decrease vs bind off difference.

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Hello

OK here’s the thing:

The pattern says to decrease 1 stitch every 4 rows 4 times and then 1 stitch every 2 rows 21 times.

Here’s my question:

Do I:

Decrease (1) / 4 rows / decrease (2) / 4 rows / decrease (3) / 4 rows / decrease (4) / 4 rows / decrease (1) / 2 rows…and so on

Or

Decrease (1) / 4 rows / decrease (2) / 4 rows / decrease (3) / 4 rows / decrease (4) / 2 rows / decrease (1) / 2 rows…and so on

Thank you

Decrease every 4 rows means work 3 rows, decrease on the 4th. That would be rows 1,5,9,13 for example. Then decrease on rows 15,17,19,21,23 and so on.

Thank you so much Salmonmac, you are always very clear and precise with your recommendations!! Much appreciated

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Sorry, I miss spoke, its not a bind off, I meant to say cast off

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Well now. I guess I’ve never done that in the last 5 seconds. :rofl: It happens. You clarified. All’s good.

Bind off (US) and cast off (UK) mean the same thing. They both decrease your total stitch count by finishing stitches that won’t be worked into again (unless maybe you pick them up later for some reason).

@salmonmac has suggested 2 excellent decreases that should work with your raglan lines.

Hello
Is it better to decrease a raglan sleeve at 1 or 2 stitches from the start?
Thank you for your precious help.

It depends on what you would like the raglan seam to look like. You are knitting this back and forth (not in the round)?
One stitch in from the ends gives you a nice edge for seaming. Two sts in from each end will give you edges for seaming and one stitch on each side (two sts down the middle of the seam) at the center of the raglan decreases.
What is the name of your pattern and designer? Does the pattern have a specific recommendation for placement of the decreases?

It’s a vintage pattern written in French. But it says 1 stitch in from each end. I’m knitting back and forth.

I would put the decreases one stitch in from each end. Seaming will be easier. If you are in doubt about it you can always try a swatch or two with the decreases one stitch from the end or two from the end. See which you prefer.
Great graphic and very good looking sweater!

Thanks for always answering so quickl!

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