Rules for a Shape in 2x1 Knitting Mode

Knitting mode

2x1 rib

Widening

None
With tailored shapes: 1 Stitch

Narrowing

3 stitches

Narrowing width

Minimum width: 5 stitches
Additional widths in steps of three
Example: 5, 8, 11, 14 and so on

Narrowing height

as desired

Without V-neck

With V-neck

Total width = divisible by 3 + 2

Total width = divisible by 3 + 1 and distance of shape halves = 1
Add the distance of the shape halves to the total width.

Fading out a stitch at the right outer edge in order to get both edges equal.

Fading-out of one stitch at the right outer edge and at the left edge of the V-neck.

Fading out by Stitch in front with transfer.