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Central Double Decrease

Abbreviation: CDD, S2KP, S2KP2, s2kpo, sl2-k1-p2sso

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Chart Symbol(s)

knitting chart symbol for the Central Double Decrease stitch (abbreviated as CDD, S2KP, S2KP2, s2kpo, sl2-k1-p2sso). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Central Double Decrease stitch (abbreviated as CDD, S2KP, S2KP2, s2kpo, sl2-k1-p2sso). Variant 2

Definition

A symmetrical double decrease that removes two stitches while keeping the center stitch on top, producing a clean vertical decrease line with no left or right lean. Worked by slipping two stitches together knitwise, knitting one, then passing both slipped stitches over. Common in lace and shawl patterns.

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