There are thousands of channels that will show you the same basic stuff. To advance to a higher level of knitting excellence, you have to find Rox. She rocks! 😉
Seriously..why are you the only knitting instructor on the web who knows how to explain this clearly so I do not mess up. I did not know that slipping the 2 sts together instead of one at a time mattered...you really are the best.
To learn Why cdd works (not just how to do it) I googled “centered double decrease Roxanne” 😀 Thank you for the teaching and filming excellence, Rox. 💕💫
I’m knitting a pair of socks where the leg is a 2x1 rib. The pattern instructions stop at the ankle but I wanted knee-highs. My problem of course was figuring out how to make the increases for the calf shaping, which I did after much experimenting. Then I was stumped on how to decrease the purl st out between the 2 knit sts. Your video showing the 1st central single decrease was exactly what I didn’t even know I was looking for. It answers my difficulty exactly. Thank you so much! 😃
Thank you so much for this! I was just letting your channel run on autoplay, so this video came up at random, and it was the most opportune time. I was making a child's hat that called for K3tog decreases; the stitch pattern was one where I thought the lean would look funny, but being a novice knitter I didn't know there were any other options. As soon as I saw this, I realized I could substitute central double decreases, and it worked out beautifully. Your videos are always so clear visually and verbally. You're awesome!
Thanks again, Roxanne! I have used the central double decrease for years on v-necks etc but never understood how it works so well. Now I know and have learned something new with the central single decrease.
Such good timing. :) Thank you. I am using a pattern with the central double decrease and I could get it figured out. Watching your video made me think, "Oh, that's how to do it. That will be easy."
Good timing Rox... I'm about a dozen rows in to a stole that has a decrease that is patterned as knit three together, but this central double decrease will look a lot better... I'm ripping and starting over!
I came up with 2 other CSDs a couple of years ago. The first was to YO between those 2 sts on the row below, and use that YO as the central st in a CDD on the following row. This leaves a visible YO hole, of course, though it looks like that column of sts vanished in a hole, which could be interesting. The other was to SL, M1R, slip those 2 back, so they're mounted western/normally, then do a regular CDD. This doesn't leave a hole, but it does create a bit of a bulky ring around the center st. Just as your 2 methods, my 2 create an increase, and get rid of it by merging it with 2 other sts. Worth playing with, but I prefer your first version to mine (which are probably not solely mine - it's hard to think up anything that hasn't been invented/discovered in the fiber world long ago).
Thanks for the Video. The pattern I have calls for a central decrease in the last row, which calls specifically for a purl row. Is this done the same way? The item is a hooded vest, and I'm finishing the hood now. The hood is mainly done in stockinette, but the last two rows are purls. Thanks!
There are thousands of channels that will show you the same basic stuff. To advance to a higher level of knitting excellence, you have to find Rox. She rocks! 😉
Exactly what I think. Rox really sets the bar high for quality instruction.
Happy mother's day! I hope it's a blessed day for you! I have learned alot from you! Thanks
Seriously..why are you the only knitting instructor on the web who knows how to explain this clearly so I do not mess up. I did not know that slipping the 2 sts together instead of one at a time mattered...you really are the best.
To learn Why cdd works (not just how to do it) I googled “centered double decrease Roxanne” 😀 Thank you for the teaching and filming excellence, Rox. 💕💫
I’m knitting a pair of socks where the leg is a 2x1 rib. The pattern instructions stop at the ankle but I wanted knee-highs. My problem of course was figuring out how to make the increases for the calf shaping, which I did after much experimenting. Then I was stumped on how to decrease the purl st out between the 2 knit sts. Your video showing the 1st central single decrease was exactly what I didn’t even know I was looking for. It answers my difficulty exactly. Thank you so much! 😃
Thank you so much for this! I was just letting your channel run on autoplay, so this video came up at random, and it was the most opportune time. I was making a child's hat that called for K3tog decreases; the stitch pattern was one where I thought the lean would look funny, but being a novice knitter I didn't know there were any other options. As soon as I saw this, I realized I could substitute central double decreases, and it worked out beautifully. Your videos are always so clear visually and verbally. You're awesome!
Thanks again, Roxanne! I have used the central double decrease for years on v-necks etc but never understood how it works so well. Now I know and have learned something new with the central single decrease.
Thank you!! I couldn't find any other videos of the CSD done european style! I appreciate the clear explanation!
Your videos are so superbly helpful, Roxanne! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of the craft.
Such good timing. :) Thank you. I am using a pattern with the central double decrease and I could get it figured out. Watching your video made me think, "Oh, that's how to do it. That will be easy."
Thank you for your clear explanation of the stitches and how to make them.
Very informative Roxanne! Thanks for sharing! You explain everything so clearly. Much appreciated!
Good timing Rox... I'm about a dozen rows in to a stole that has a decrease that is patterned as knit three together, but this central double decrease will look a lot better... I'm ripping and starting over!
Very informative and great explanation.
I came up with 2 other CSDs a couple of years ago. The first was to YO between those 2 sts on the row below, and use that YO as the central st in a CDD on the following row. This leaves a visible YO hole, of course, though it looks like that column of sts vanished in a hole, which could be interesting. The other was to SL, M1R, slip those 2 back, so they're mounted western/normally, then do a regular CDD. This doesn't leave a hole, but it does create a bit of a bulky ring around the center st. Just as your 2 methods, my 2 create an increase, and get rid of it by merging it with 2 other sts. Worth playing with, but I prefer your first version to mine (which are probably not solely mine - it's hard to think up anything that hasn't been invented/discovered in the fiber world long ago).
Thanks for this clear explanation. :-)
With the CDD on garter stitch, I was taught that on the next row you purl that one stitch.
You are the best!! love your tutorials!! :D
Thank you again
I needed this for a hat to!
Nice pattern 👌👌👌👌
Thanks for the Video. The pattern I have calls for a central decrease in the last row, which calls specifically for a purl row. Is this done the same way? The item is a hooded vest, and I'm finishing the hood now. The hood is mainly done in stockinette, but the last two rows are purls. Thanks!
Can you help me to do decreases centrally in a k1,p1 rib , I'm totally flummoxed .
hey my personal hell is kirchner stitch it I get it for a minute but then it slips out like college level algebra!!!! AAAAAAAAh
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