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cdd: Centered double decrease
Slip two stitches together knitwise, knit the next stitch, then pass the two slipped stitches over it. A decrease removes stitches, so the stitch count at the end of the row is lower than at the start. Patterns usually state the new total in brackets.
How to work cdd
Slip two stitches together knitwise, knit the next stitch, then pass the two slipped stitches over it. The result is a symmetrical vertical line, often used in lace and mitred corners.
Common mistake
Slipping the two stitches one at a time instead of together; the decrease then leans.
Effect on your stitch count
It removes 2 stitches.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 5 (RS): K1, cdd, knit to last 3 sts, cdd, k1.Spacing it evenly
Need to spread cdd evenly across a row? Use the increase and decrease calculator.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the knitting abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does cdd stand for?
cdd stands for centered double decrease.
Does cdd change the number of stitches?
It removes 2 stitches.