Decrease 4-1

Abbreviation: dec 4-1

KnittingDecrease

Chart Symbol(s)

knitting chart symbol for the Decrease 4-1 stitch (abbreviated as dec 4-1). Variant 1

Definition

A compound decrease that reduces four stitches to one without a specific lean. Typically worked by slipping the first two stitches together knitwise, knitting the next two stitches together, then passing the slipped stitches over the knitted stitch. Creates a centered decrease line with a slight left slant.

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