The basics on a decrease stitch is this: You will work ONE stitch over TWO Stitches, therefore decreasing the amount of stitches in each row. Each decrease stitch, no matter whether it is a single crochet, half double crochet or double crochet stitch will have two posts, but the top of each stitch will be worked so that it ends up with ONE stitch up top.

• Single Crochet Decrease Stitch (sc2tog/sc dec)

• Half Double Crochet Decrease Stitch (hdc2tog/hdc dec)

• Double Crochet Decrease Stitch (dc2tog/dc dec)

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Finished? Move on to Lesson 5 –

The Magic Circle, Working in the Round and Invisible Seam

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 Need to take a step back? Move to

Lesson 3 – The Basic Stitches and Turning Chains

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