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dc2tog
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Treble crochet 2 together : tr2tog
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Double Crochet 2 Together

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Two dc joined at top for decrease.

2 Double Crochet Decrease (2 dc tog) — Step-by-Step Guide

The 2 dc together (2 dc tog) is essentially the standard dc decrease using two stitches, often written as dc2tog.

It is the most common decrease for shaping in double crochet patterns.

Best Uses for 2 dc tog

  • Standard shaping in blankets, hats, and garments
  • Decreasing stitch count while keeping even fabric
  • Amigurumi shaping

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.
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STEP-BY-STEP CROCHET GUIDE

How to Work the Stitch: Step-by-Step

Browse through each row below or follow along round-by-round at your own pace.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Yarn over and insert hook into the first stitch. Pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook.
  2. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, 2 loops remain.
  3. Yarn over and insert hook into the next stitch. Pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook.
  4. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, 2 loops remain.
  5. Yarn over and pull through all remaining 2 loops.

You’ve completed 2 dc together (2 dc tog).

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