Centred Double Decrease

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I like using a centred double decrease when I want I nice vertical line. It’s a decrease that uses three stitches to create one stitch, thus eliminating two stitches.

This decrease can be found in the lace pattern on Stormwatch.

Lace stitch pattern with little diamonds of knit stitches; the uppermost point of the diamond is created with a decrease that leaves the centre stitch on top.

Oversized boxy pullover with drop shoulders, three-quarter sleeves, and lace panels at side seams.

Eventide also has centred double decreases in the dips of the chevron stitch pattern.

Chevron stitch pattern detail with decreases that have a central column of knit stitches.

Pullover with striped chevron stitch pattern worked in two different yarns.

Gloves with a chevron pattern running from the cuff, up the back of the hand, and up the ring finger.

Rectangular lace shawl draped over shoulders.

Beaconsfield Shawl

Woman looking to left and body turned three-quarters away from camera wearing a sleeveless shell with a lace motif running from the shaped hem to the underarm.

Lace shawl with curving side edges created by increases and decreases.

Pullover with striped chevron stitch pattern worked in different yarns.

Reversible sleeveless shell with plain back and lace front and sides.

Triangular knitted bunting flags with reverse chevron eyelet motif hanging from a mantle.

Petit Jardin Bunting

Oversized boxy pullover with drop shoulders and three-quarter sleeves.

Generously-sized garter stitch shawl worked in two colours, featuring mosaic stitch.