Double Crochet 3 Together

Published:Mon, 09/22/2025 - 05:23

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3 Double Crochet Decrease (3 dc tog) — Step-by-Step Guide

The 3 dc together (3 dc tog) is a taller decrease that combines three double crochet stitches into one. This is used for shaping larger areas in crochet projects.

Best Uses for 3 dc tog

Decreasing multiple stitches at once

Shaping the tops of hats or amigurumi

Creating slanted decreases in decorative patterns

Tips for All dc Decreases

Maintain even tension to avoid bulky decreases.

Always count stitches carefully; each decrease counts as one stitch.

Practice on a small swatch to see the slant and smoothness of your decreases.

Use the same hook size as your pattern to maintain consistent gauge.

Abbreviation

US - Double Crochet 3 Together : dc3tog
UK - treble crochet 3 together : tr3tog
AFR- 3 Langbeentjies Tesame: 3lbtes

Crochet Stitch Method

1. Work partial DC into stitches A, B and C (stop before last loop each time).
2. After third partial, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
3. Counts as one stitch.

Step by Step

Step-by-Step Instructions

Yarn over and insert hook into the first stitch. Pull up a loop — 3 loops on hook.

Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops — 2 loops remain.

Yarn over and insert hook into the next stitch. Pull up a loop — 3 loops on hook.

Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops — 2 loops remain.

Yarn over and insert hook into the next stitch. Pull up a loop — 3 loops on hook.

Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops — 2 loops remain.

Yarn over and pull through all 2 loops.

You’ve completed 3 dc together (3 dc tog)!

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