The Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog) Decrease
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Stitch Description
The single crochet two together decrease (sc2tog) 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.
Video Tutorial
Pattern Instructions
- Step 1: Insert your crochet hook into the next stitch in the row.
- Step 2: Yarn over.
- Step 3: Pull the yarn through the stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have two stitches on your crochet hook.
- Step 4: Insert your crochet hook into the next stitch in the row.
- Step 5: Yarn over.
- Step 6: Pull the yarn through the first stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have three stitches on your crochet hook.
- Step 7: Yarn over.
- Step 8: Pull the yarn through all three stitches on your crochet hook.
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Johnny Vasquez
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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.
