technique
P2tog
P2tog decreases one stitch by purling two stitches together.
What it is
P2tog decreases one stitch by purling two stitches together.
How Ruke patterns use it
Ruke pattern rows use purl decreases in wrong-side shaping, rib structures and texture. The instruction changes both stitch count and the way the decrease sits on the purl-facing fabric.
Pattern notation examples
- Row 2 (WS) Sl1, p3 (7) 9, p2tog, p1, turn. [Decreased: 1 st]
- Row 4 (WS) Sl1, p5 (9) 11, p2tog, p1, turn. [Decreased: 1 st]
When to use it
Use it whenever the pattern writes P2tog.
What to check
Check that both stitches are caught together and confirm the new stitch count at the end of the row.
Common mistakes
Purling the stitches separately, missing one loop, or confusing P2tog with a knit-side decrease.