technique
K2tog
K2tog decreases one stitch by knitting two stitches together.
What it is
K2tog is a right-leaning decrease. It is used for shaping, lace, crown decreases, sleeve shaping and many simple decrease sections.
How Ruke patterns use it
Ruke patterns use decrease logic in shaping, hems, side shaping and decorative stitch structures. K2tog is the base decrease concept behind the more direction-specific K2togR and K2togL naming seen in Ruke pattern data.
Examples
Yoga Summer Sweater uses K2togR and K2togL in body shaping and links both to technique videos.
Ruke Fluffy Cardigan abbreviation data includes K2tog as a one-stitch decrease.
When to use it
Use it for right-leaning decreases in shaping, lace, sleeve caps, crown decreases and paired decrease lines.
What to check
Check that two stitches are decreased into one and that the lean direction matches the pattern chart or instructions.