Decreasing (DEC)

In crochet, decreasing refers to the technique used to reduce the number of stitches in a row or round, helping to shape your project. This is commonly used to create curves, angles, or tapering in designs such as amigurumi, hats, or garments.

Decrease Sc (dec sc)

Decrease Hdc (dec hdc)

Decrease DC (DEC DC)

Decrease single crochet (dec sc)

Step 1

Insert your hook in the “V” – yarn over hook and pull back through the “V”.
2 loops on your hook.

Step 2

Insert your hook in the next “V” – yarn over hook and pull back through.
3 loops on your hook.

Step 3

Yarn over hook and pull through all 3 loops closing the stitch.

Decrease Halfdouble Crochet (DEC HDC)

Step 1

Yarn over hook – insert your hook in the “V” – yarn over hook and pull back through the “V”.
3 loops on your hook.

Step 2

Yarn over hook – insert your hook in the next “V” – yarn over hook and pull back through the “V”.
5 loops on your hook.

Step 3

Yarn over hook and pull through all loops closing the stitch.

decrease double crochet (dec DC)

Step 1

Yarn over hook – insert your hook in the “V” – yarn over hook and pull back through the “V” – 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over hook – pull through 2 loops leaving 2 loops on your hook.

Step 2

Yarn over hook – insert your hook in the next “V” – yarn over hook pull back through the “V” – yarn over hook – push through 2 loops.
You now have 3 loops on your hook.

Step 3

Yarn over hook – pull through all 3 loops closing the stitch.

Decreasing gives your crochet projects a more tailored and professional look, making it an essential skill for both beginners and advanced crocheters. Mastering the decrease technique can enhance the fit and structure of your handmade creations.

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Decreasing (DEC)

Decrease single crochet (dec sc)

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Decrease Halfdouble Crochet (DEC HDC)

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

decrease double crochet (dec DC)

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

what’s hooking

Patterns using this stitch

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