DC2TOG: How to double crochet decrease
Published on October 15, 2019 1 min read
The double crochet decrease (dc2tog) is a method of decreasing your crochet stitches (also known as tr2tog in the UK). If your pattern uses double crochet stitches and you need to reduce the number of stitches to add shape to your work, the dc2tog will be what you need! From hats, socks, gloves and other garments, this is a great beginner stitch to learn! Follow along with our step-by-steps to learn how to double crochet decrease.
Learn how to double crochet decrease
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Yarn over. Insert your crochet hook into the next stitch.
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Yarn over. Pull yarn through stitch. You should now have 3 loops on your crochet hook.
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Yarn over. Pull hook through 2 loops. You should now have 2 loops on your hook.
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Yarn over. Insert your crochet hook into the next stitch.
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Yarn over. Pull yarn through stitch. You should now have 4 loops on your crochet hook.
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Yarn over. Pull hook through 2 loops. You should now have 3 loops on your crochet hook.
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Yarn over. Pull hook through last 3 loops.
