Purl Three Together
Learn the Purl 3 Together — a simple right-slanting double decrease worked on the wrong side, with clear step-by-step photos to help you follow along easily.

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 Right Double Decrease Symbol - Purlwise Right Symbol - Purlwise Right Double Decrease Symbol - Purlwise Right Double Decrease Symbol - Purlwise
4 steps to Work P3tog

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.
P3tog symbol
How to knit P3tog - Download PDF
P3tog - Right-Leaning Double Decrease Purlwise
Howtoknit P3tog

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1
1.1 Hold the yarn in front
Hold the yarn in front
1.2 Insert RH needle purlwise
Insert RH needle purlwise
Step 2
Wrap the yarn around the needle
Wrap the yarn around the needle
Step 3
Pull the new stitch through three stitches
Pull the new stitch through three stitches
Step 4
Drop the three stitches off the LH needle
Drop the three stitches off the LH needle
Done!

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