The best left-leaning decreases in knitting - 6 neat alternatives step by step

A step-by-step tutorial showing you left-leaning decreases, and an important theory you need to understand to get neater decrease lines. ►►► Read the full tutorial here: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to left-leaning decreases 0:55 Part I: Left-leaning decreases - the theory behind the slant 5:22 Part II: The instructions for the various left-leaning decreases 6:33 SSPK - slip, slip purl, knit 7:22 SSK & ptbl in the return row 9:44 K2tog left 12:36 SKPY - Slip, knit, pass, yank Finding the perfect left-leaning decrease is probably a problem as old as knitting itself. Sometimes it feels like no matter what you do, the resulting left-slanting decrease looks wonky. But there is a solution. Since every knitter knits with different tension, this video will show you altogether 6 different alternatives to knit a neat left-leaning decrease. The first part of this video explains the theory - how is slant created and why does the knitting directions (so from right to left) influence the way decreases look like. And then second part shows you the actual instructions (including slow-motion) of the various techniques. My knitting needles: My yarn: *Note: As an Etsy & Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Link to my second channel: ►Buy my patterns here: ►Visit my blog for a free knitting school: ►Subscribe to my newsletter for a free pattern & regular updates: ► View my projects on Instagram