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What Does SSPP2 Mean in Knitting?

SSPP2 means centered double purl decrease.

Centered Double Purl Decrease · Decreases

Centered Double Purl Decrease explained

The purl-side version of a centered double decrease. Worked so the middle stitch stays on top and the decrease points straight up rather than leaning. Removes two stitches — the wrong-side partner of s2kp.

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