The Half Double Crochet Two Together Decrease (hdc2tog)
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Stitch Description
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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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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Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.
