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tog: Together

Used after a stitch name to mean working several stitches as one, for example k2tog. This is a structural term: it tells you where you are in the pattern or how to treat the rows, rather than a stitch to work.

How to work tog

Used after a stitch name to mean working several stitches as one, for example k2tog.

Common mistake

Working them separately.

Effect on your stitch count

It does not change the stitch count by itself.

Related abbreviations

All terms are in the knitting abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.

Frequently asked questions

What does tog stand for?

tog stands for together.

Does tog change the number of stitches?

It does not change the stitch count by itself.

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