About this Stitch Pattern
The half double crochet two together decrease (hdc2tog) is a basic decrease stitch that helps shape your project by removing stitches from your pattern. 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 the crochet hook.
- Step 2: Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch on your row.
- Step 3: Yarn over the crochet hook again.
- Step 4: Pull the yarn through the stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have three stitches on your hook.
- Step 5: Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch on your row.
- Step 6: Yarn over the crochet hook again.
- Step 7: Pull the yarn through the stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have four stitches on your hook.
- Step 8: Yarn over the crochet hook one last time.
- Step 9: Pull the yarn through all four stitches on your crochet hook.
Repeat steps 1 – 9 until you have decreased the number of stitches required by your pattern.
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