DC decreases / DcTog
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Double Crochet Decrease (dc tog) — Step-by-Step Guide
The Double Crochet Decrease (dc tog) is used to reduce the number of stitches in your row, making shaping for hats, garments, amigurumi, and other projects easy.
A single dc decrease works by combining two double crochet stitches into one, creating a smooth, slanted decrease.
Best Uses for dc Decrease
- Shaping hats and beanies
- Amigurumi shaping (arms, legs, head)
- Decreasing stitch count in garments.
Tips
- Keep tension even to avoid a bulky decrease.
- Count stitches carefully, each decrease counts as one stitch.
- Practice the slanted decrease on a small swatch first.
US vs. UK Stitch Translation Matrix
Never let terminology ruin a project. In US terms, stitches are named after the yarn overs; in UK terms, stitches are named after the loops on your hook.
US vs. UK Stitches
| Symbol / Chart | Stitch Name | UK Equivalent | Quick Method |
|---|---|---|---|
How to Work the Stitch: Step-by-Step
Browse through each row below or follow along round-by-round at your own pace.
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Step-by-Step Instructions (2 DC Together)
- Yarn over (yo) and insert your hook into the first stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop , three loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through the first two loops two loops remain.
- Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop four loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, three loops remain.
- Yarn over and pull through all three loops.
You’ve completed one dc decrease (dc tog)!
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