Learn how to crochet a double crochet decrease.
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In the video above, you can learn how to do the double crochet decrease.
The abbreviation for the double crochet decrease is: dc dec.
NB!: Please note that this tutorial uses US terms. In the UK, the double crochet goes by the name ‘Treble Crochet’ (tr).
How to crochet the double crochet decrease
- Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop. You should now have three loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through two loops. You should now have two loops left on your hook.
- Yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, and pull up a new loop. You should now have four loops on your hook.
- Yarn over, pull through two loops. You should now have three loops left on your hook.
- Yarn over, pull through all three loops on your hook.
You just did a double crochet decrease!