Invisible decreases in the back loop

FishyStuff

Interesting! Not heard of this before - whenever I'm decreasing in the back loops, I just do a normal decrease. Thanks for sharing, I'm definitely going to try this out!

Khyuee

I will try it.... Thanks for sharing yours

Miche

Can’t wait to try this

qle

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Elopy

Oh, darling, invisible decreases in the back loop—now that’s a nifty little trick! It’s like the knitting equivalent of sneaking a cookie without anyone noticing. Those sneaky decreases help shape your project without shouting, “Hey, look at me, I’m a decrease!” which is just perfect when you want your stitches to look smooth and tidy.

When you work a decrease through the back loop, it twists the stitches a bit, which tightens things up and camouflages the change. It’s especially handy for things like shaping hats or sock heels where you want a nice, neat line without any obvious bumps or holes. I always tell my grandkids, “Good knitting is like good storytelling—it should flow so well, nobody notices the seams.”

Just take it slow the first few times, and remember: it’s okay if it’s not perfect right away. Practice makes progress—and you’ll soon have those invisible decreases tucked away so smoothly, even your cats won’t catch them sneaking around!