The Double Crochet Decrease Stitch is abbreviated “dc2tog” or “dc dec” within patterns.

Here are a list of common abbreviations that you will see in patterns

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Steps for Completing the Double Crochet Decrease (dc2tog) Stitch-

• One loop on hook

• Yarn over and insert hook into next stitch

• Yarn over and pull up a loop

• Three loops on hook

• Yarn over and pull through two loops on hook

• Two loops on hook

• Yarn over and insert hook into next stitch

• Yarn over and pull up a loop

• Four loops on hook

• Yarn over and pull through two loops on hook

• Two loops on hook

• Yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook

• One loop on hook

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How to Double Crochet

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If you’re finished with the Double Crochet Decrease Stitch, visit Lesson 5 – The Magic Circle, Working in the Round, and Invisible Seam

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