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 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
Decrease Halfdouble Crochet (DEC HDC)
Step 1
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
decrease double crochet (dec DC)
Step 1
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
what’s hooking
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