Central Double Decrease (CDD) and Central Single Decreases // Technique Tuesday

[@crochazyrose3023]

Happy mother's day! I hope it's a blessed day for you! I have learned alot from you! Thanks

[@doadirockwell1761]

Seriously..why are you the only knitting instructor on the web who knows how to explain this clearly so I do not mess up. I did not know that slipping the 2 sts together instead of one at a time mattered...you really are the best.

[@barenddutoit9931]

There are thousands of channels that will show you the same basic stuff. To advance to a higher level of knitting excellence, you have to find Rox. She rocks! 😉

[@doadirockwell1761]

Exactly what I think. Rox really sets the bar high for quality instruction.

[@sylvanaire]

I’m knitting a pair of socks where the leg is a 2x1 rib. The pattern instructions stop at the ankle but I wanted knee-highs. My problem of course was figuring out how to make the increases for the calf shaping, which I did after much experimenting. Then I was stumped on how to decrease the purl st out between the 2 knit sts. Your video showing the 1st central single decrease was exactly what I didn’t even know I was looking for. It answers my difficulty exactly. Thank you so much! 😃

[@lindarose712]

To learn Why cdd works (not just how to do it) I googled “centered double decrease Roxanne” 😀 Thank you for the teaching and filming excellence, Rox. 💕💫

[@margoteddy8057]

Thanks again, Roxanne! I have used the central double decrease for years on v-necks etc but never understood how it works so well. Now I know and have learned something new with the central single decrease.

[@mirandarensberger6919]

Thank you so much for this! I was just letting your channel run on autoplay, so this video came up at random, and it was the most opportune time. I was making a child's hat that called for K3tog decreases; the stitch pattern was one where I thought the lean would look funny, but being a novice knitter I didn't know there were any other options. As soon as I saw this, I realized I could substitute central double decreases, and it worked out beautifully. Your videos are always so clear visually and verbally. You're awesome!

[@brendaanne0810]

Thank you for your clear explanation of the stitches and how to make them.

[@siyaz]

Your videos are so superbly helpful, Roxanne! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of the craft.

[@lawrenceleah1]

Thank you!! I couldn't find any other videos of the CSD done european style! I appreciate the clear explanation!

[@fiberchronicles6903]

Such good timing. :) Thank you. I am using a pattern with the central double decrease and I could get it figured out. Watching your video made me think, "Oh, that's how to do it. That will be easy."

[@theastewart6721]

Very informative Roxanne! Thanks for sharing! You explain everything so clearly. Much appreciated!

[@TheEdmontoncanuck]

Good timing Rox... I'm about a dozen rows in to a stole that has a decrease that is patterned as knit three together, but this central double decrease will look a lot better... I'm ripping and starting over!

[@karensemones9302]

Very informative and great explanation.

[@MetodoChana]

You are the best!! love your tutorials!! :D

[@gfixler]

I came up with 2 other CSDs a couple of years ago. The first was to YO between those 2 sts on the row below, and use that YO as the central st in a CDD on the following row. This leaves a visible YO hole, of course, though it looks like that column of sts vanished in a hole, which could be interesting. The other was to SL, M1R, slip those 2 back, so they're mounted western/normally, then do a regular CDD. This doesn't leave a hole, but it does create a bit of a bulky ring around the center st. Just as your 2 methods, my 2 create an increase, and get rid of it by merging it with 2 other sts. Worth playing with, but I prefer your first version to mine (which are probably not solely mine - it's hard to think up anything that hasn't been invented/discovered in the fiber world long ago).

[@sage0925]

Thanks for the Video. The pattern I have calls for a central decrease in the last row, which calls specifically for a purl row. Is this done the same way? The item is a hooded vest, and I'm finishing the hood now. The hood is mainly done in stockinette, but the last two rows are purls. Thanks!

[@jillmaclennan4785]

Can you help me to do decreases centrally in a k1,p1 rib , I'm totally flummoxed .

[@bzzbee7757]

Ahmazing explanation ❤

[@theknittingcraft3151]

Nice pattern 👌👌👌👌

[@christinedwyer3758]

With the CDD on garter stitch, I was taught that on the next row you purl that one stitch.

[@laurels7892]

Thanks for this clear explanation. :-)

[@cwilson991]

Thank you again

[@vadec5909]

I needed this for a hat to!

[@mariemccullough9874]

hey my personal hell is kirchner stitch it I get it for a minute but then it slips out like college level algebra!!!! AAAAAAAAh

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