Spread decreases evenly across a row or round, with written instructions like “(K10, k2tog) × 6”.
How it works
Enter the stitches you have and how many to take away. Each decrease works 2 stitches together; the plain stitches are shared out evenly between the decreases.
Crochet example: 72 stitches, decrease 6 in the round: 72 − 12 = 60 plain stitches, 10 per gap: (sc 10, sc2tog) × 6, for 66 stitches.
Knit example: 50 stitches, decrease 4 flat: 42 plain stitches. K5, k2tog, (K11, k2tog) × 2, K10, k2tog, K5 leaves 46 stitches.
Frequently asked questions
How do I decrease evenly in a round?
Take 2 stitches for each decrease off the count, then divide the rest by the number of decreases. 72 stitches and 6 decreases: (sc 10, sc2tog) × 6 leaves 66.
How many decreases can I make?
At most half the stitches, because every decrease uses 2 stitches.
Which decrease should I use?
Whatever your pattern says: k2tog or ssk in knitting, sc2tog (or the invisible decrease for amigurumi) in crochet. The spacing is the same.