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What Does cdd Mean in Knitting?

cdd means centered double decrease.

Centered Double Decrease · Decreases

Centered Double Decrease explained

A decrease that removes two stitches while keeping the center stitch on top, so it points straight up instead of leaning. Usually worked as s2kp. Common at the crown of hats and the center of shawls.

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