How to DC2TOG (double Crochet 2 Together) – a Decrease Stitch!

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How to DC2TOG (double Crochet 2 Together) – a Decrease Stitch!

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How to DC2TOG (double crochet 2 together) - beginner crochet tutorial!

DC2TOG (double crochet 2 together) is a really cool and easy decreasing stitch!
Basically, it takes 2 stitches and combines them into 1! So simple to do…and if you already know how to double crochet, then this will be a breeze for you!

Perfect for reducing your stitches and shaping projects!

Watch the video below or follow the photo tutorial to learn how to DC2TOG!

Yarn Over

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Insert Hook Through Stitch to Be Worked.

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Yarn Over

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Draw Back Through Stitch

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You Now Have 3 Loops on Your Hook!

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Yarn Over

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Draw Back Through First 2 Loops Only.

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Yarn Over

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Insert Your Hook Into Next Stitch.

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Yarn Over

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Draw Back Through Stitch

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There Are Now 4 Loops on Your Hook!

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Yarn Over

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Draw Back Through First 2 Loops Only.

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Yarn Over

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Draw Back Through the Last 3 Loops on Your Hook

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You Have Now Finished a DC2TOG!

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You can see in the photo above, the 2 stitches that were double crocheted together in purple. When you work your next row, these will now be 1 stitch.

Just repeat steps 1-14 for every DC2TOG you want to make!

Have fun with this and let me know if you have any questions in comments below!

Happy Crocheting!