How to Purl Two Together (p2tog)

Purling two stitches together is a commonly used method for decreasing by one stitch.

1.

Ensure your yarn has been brought to the front of your work, just like it would be for a regular purl stitch.

2.

Insert your right needle as if to purl but through two stitches rather than one.

3.

Complete the stitch as you would usually complete a purl stitch, so you've purled the two stitches together.