Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
So far, we’ve learned how to swatch and measure gauge. But what do you do if your gauge doesn’t match? Enter… COOKIE MATH! 🍪
Follow along with Patty Lyons’ Knitting Book of Tricks: The Official Workbook and see how simple calculations can help you adjust your knitting for perfect results.
Grab your workbook here: pattylyons.com/books
These mini lessons are a fun way to see techniques in action and get extra tips while working through the workbook.
So far, we’ve learned how to swatch and measure gauge. But what do you do if your gauge doesn’t match? Enter… COOKIE MATH! 🍪
Follow along with Patty Lyons’ Knitting Book of Tricks: The Official Workbook and see how simple calculations can help you adjust your knitting for perfect results.
Grab your workbook here: pattylyons.com/books
These mini lessons are a fun way to see techniques in action and get extra tips while working through the workbook.









![Combination & Eastern Decreases & Increases
To learn more about Combination knitting, order Improve Your Knitting - https://pattylyons.com/product/improve-your-knitting/
BAD EDIT - When you hit 9:08, scroll to 9:45 when the video picks up again SORRY!!
Decreases
k2tog - 0:36
SSK - 3:18
CDD (S2KP) - 4:32
SK2P - 6:09 [SKIP Edit - 9:45]
k3tog - 12:18
p2tog - 18:30
SSP - 20:00
Increases
KFB (KFBL) - 13:23
YO - 15:27
M1 & Lifted - 18:06 (no changes)
Learn the changes to increases and decreases that an Eastern or Combination Knitter will need to make when following a Western pattern. Combination & Eastern Decreases & Increases](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9-ui5qEqSBA/mqdefault.jpg)
