This stitch was originally posted on May 13, 2011
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.
Skill: Beginner
Abbreviation: dc2tog
Pattern:
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.
After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:
Thank you…great instructions…great video!
Thank you for the instructions for the double crochet 2together, I’ve looked everywhere for this stitch. I found it here. thanks again.