Several months ago, I posted a video of how to work the centered double decrease in reversible lace. I finally got around to shooting a video for how to work a regular double decrease in reversible lace.
For the double decrease, the center stitch is on the bottom of the stack. Unlike a centered double decrease, a double decrease tends to break up the vertical line. While this is a subtle distinction, it can make a difference in lace patterns where uninterrupted wales are part of the design.
knit-wise, right stitch on top (leans left) =
purl-wise, right stitch on top (leans left) =
knit-wise, left stitch on top (leans right) =
purl-wise, left stitch on top (leans right) =
Reversibility and symmetry can be peculiar. Either knit decrease can be paired with either purl decrease. Depending which you choose, you may get identical reversibility or mirrored reversibility. When designing on your own or converting patterns, be sure to swatch to confirm you are getting the intended result.
For the double decrease, the center stitch is on the bottom of the stack. Unlike a centered double decrease, a double decrease tends to break up the vertical line. While this is a subtle distinction, it can make a difference in lace patterns where uninterrupted wales are part of the design.
knit-wise, right stitch on top (leans left) =
- slip 1 stitch knit-wise
- knit 2 stitches together
- pass the slipped stitch over
purl-wise, right stitch on top (leans left) =
- slip 2 stitches together knit-wise
- slip 1 knit-wise
- return all 3 stitches to the left needle
- purl all 3 stitches together up through the back of the loop
knit-wise, left stitch on top (leans right) =
- slip 1 knit-wise
- slip 1 knit-wise again
- return 2 stitches to left needle/cable needle through the back of the loop
- knit all 3 together
purl-wise, left stitch on top (leans right) =
- slip stitch #1 purl-wise
- reorder next two stitches:
- put right needle behind stitch #2 and into stitch #3
- remove left needle so stitch #2 is loose
- replace left needle in stitch #2 but not stitch #3
- return stitch #3 to left needle
- return stitch #1 to left needle
- purl all 3 together
Reversibility and symmetry can be peculiar. Either knit decrease can be paired with either purl decrease. Depending which you choose, you may get identical reversibility or mirrored reversibility. When designing on your own or converting patterns, be sure to swatch to confirm you are getting the intended result.
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