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k3tog: Knit three together
Insert the right needle through the fronts of the next three stitches together and knit them as one. 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 k3tog
Insert the right needle through the fronts of the next three stitches together and knit them as one. It is a right-leaning double decrease.
Common mistake
Forcing a tight needle through three stitches; use a smaller tip or stretch the stitches first.
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, k3tog, knit to last 3 sts, k3tog, k1.Spacing it evenly
Need to spread k3tog 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 k3tog stand for?
k3tog stands for knit three together.
Does k3tog change the number of stitches?
It removes 2 stitches.