SKPO:  YO, sl1, k1, pass the sl1 & YO over

The SKPO stitch is used in creating mesh. It eliminates half of the stitches.

• There should be compensating increases in the row, or
• The next row will add in the stitches eliminated.

After the first Dec Row/Rnd 1 the YO is the first stitch, the k1 from Inc Row/Rnd 2 is the sl1 and the k1 is worked in the YO from Inc Row/Rnd 2. 

SKPO Used in Attached & Apart: Chios Cowl.

Mesh ITR
multiple of 2 sts + 2

Dec Row/Rnd 1 decreases stitches and Inc Row/Rnd 2 restores them.  All Row/Rnds are worked from the RS.

SKPO:  YO, sl1, k1, pass the sl1 & YO over

Inc Row/Rnd 2 adds in the stitches decreased in Dec Row/Rnd 1.  To stay on track, remember that the YO always follow the k1 on Inc Row/Rnd 2.  

Work Row/Rnd Dec 1 and Inc 2 to desired depth.

Mesh Flat
multiple of 2 sts + 2

Dec Row 1 decreases stitches and Inc Row 2 restores them.  Both RS and WS rows are worked. 

See the information under Mesh ITR.