A reduction in the number of stitches, usually accomplished by suspending the stitch to be decreased from another existing stitch or by knitting it together with another stitch. See Decrease (knitting).
An amount by which a quantity is decreased.
Of a quantity, to become smaller.
To make (a quantity) smaller.
To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.