Purl 3 Together – Basic Double Decrease on Wrong Side

Learn the Purl 3 Together — a simple right-slanting double decrease worked on the wrong side, with 3 key actions clearly shown in step-by-step photos to help you follow easily.

• Technique Info
• Step-by-step Instructions
• Key Actions

Technique Info: Purl Three Together

Field	Details
Abbreviation	P3tog
Type	Double Decrease
Lean	Right
Worked	Purlwise
Facing stitch	SSSP
Right Side stitch	K3tog
Related Stitches	P2tog, P5tog
Symbols

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1:

Hold the yarn in front, insert the RH needle purlwise into the first three stitches on the LH needle.

Step 2:

Wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the RH needle.

Step 3:

Pull the new stitch through three stitches.

Step 4:

Drop the three stitches off the LH needle.

Key Actions

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