R2P3tog | Purlwise Centered Double Decrease

Reorder 2, Purl 3 Together

R2P3tog produces the same visual result as R3K3tog on the right side, and is often paired with techniques like S2KP or S2SK for a pair of centered double decreases.

A 7-step guide with clear photos will help you understand how to work R2P3tog.

Technique Info: Reorder 2, Purl 3 Together

Field Details
Abbreviation R2P3tog
Type Double Decrease
Lean Center
Worked Purlwise
Facing stitch SS2P
Right side stitch R3K3tog
Partner S2KP S2SK
Symbols Center Double Decrease Symbol - Purlwise Center Double Decrease Symbol - Purlwise Center Double Decrease Symbol - Purlwise

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1

Hold the yarn in front, insert the right-hand needle knitwise into the first stitch on the left-hand needle then slip it onto the right-hand needle.

Step 2

Repeat the same step with the second stitch.

Step 3

Insert the left-hand needle into the front of two slipped stitches on the right-hand needle from right to left, then slip all stitches onto the left-hand needle.

Step 4

Insert the right-hand needle purlwise into the first three stitches on the left-hand needle.

Step 5

Wrap the yarn counter clockwise around the right-hand needle.

Step 6

Pull the new stitch through three stitches.

Step 7

Drop these stitches off the left-hand needle.

R2P3tog symbol
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Step-By-Step Photos

Step 1
1.1 Hold the yarn in back
Hold the yarn in back
1.2 Insert RH needle knitwise into first stitch
Insert RH needle knitwise into first stitch
1.3 Slip it onto RH needle
Slip it onto RH needle
Step 2
Repeat Step 1 with the second stitch
Repeat Step 1 with the second stitch
Step 3
3.1 Insert LH needle right to left into 2 stitches
Insert LH needle right to left into 2 stitches
3.2 Front loops on RH needle
Front loops on RH needle
3.3 Slip both stitches onto LH needle
Slip both stitches onto LH needle
Step 4
Insert RH needle purlwise into first 3 stitches
Insert RH needle purlwise into first 3 stitches
Step 5
Wrap yarn counterclockwise around RH needle
Wrap yarn counterclockwise around RH needle
Step 6
Pull new stitch through three stitches
Pull new stitch through three stitches
Step 7
Step 1.1
Drop stitches off the left-hand needle
R2P3tog - Centered Double Decrease Purlwise
Step 1.1
R2P3tog as seen on RS

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