Shaping on purl rows (continued) Whereas a right leaning decrease on a purl row is simple (p2tog), the left-leaning decrease (ssp) is more complicated: slip 2 stitches onto the right needle, slip them back onto the left needle one by one with the left leg in front, and then purl these two stitches together through the back loop. #knitting | Annaplexis

Having trouble getting proper tension with your purl stitches? Take a peek at how we do it! If you notice you're "rowing out" and are getting uneven tension across an entire row, a simple fix is to knit across with one size needle, and purl back with another. You can use straights or interchangeables to achieve the effect! Are your purl rows too loose or too tight? Keep watching to learn more about how Sara maintains even tension throughout an entire knit piece! Featured yarn: Valley Yarns North