Abbreviations, Shaping

The Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog) :: Crochet Abbreviation #34

About this Stitch Pattern

The double crochet two together decrease (dc2tog) is a basic decrease stitch that helps shape your project by removing stitches from your pattern in a row that uses the Double Crochet stitch. It is used in everything from sweaters to hats to bags.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Beginner

Row Count

Stitch Repeat

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Yarn over.

Step 2: Insert your crochet hook into the next stitch in the row.

Step 3: Yarn over.

Step 4: Pull the yarn through the stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have three stitches on your crochet hook.

Step 5: Yarn over.

Step 6: Pull the yarn through the first two stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have two stitches on your crochet hook.

Step 7: Insert your crochet hook into the next stitch on your row.

Step 8: Yarn over.

Step 9: Pull the yarn through the first stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have three stitches on your crochet hook.

Step 10: Yarn over.

Step 11: Pull the yarn through all three stitches on your crochet hook.

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Stitch Pattern Characteristics