Even though I normally use an Invisible Decrease, sometimes a Regular Decrease (Dec) is more suitable. This is mainly when working flat pieces and not in the round.
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Follow along with the video or scroll down to see the written tutorial with step by step photos for how to Decrease – Abbreviated as (Dec)
To crochet a Regular Decrease
Step 1: Insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull hook through. There will be 2 loops on your hook.
Step 2: Insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull hook through. There will be 3 loops on your hook.
Step 3: Yarn over for the last time and pull through all 3 loops. 1 loop will remain on your hook.
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And there you have it, I hope you leaned how to Regular Decrease! If you’d like to learn more about crocheting, here are my other crochet how to stitches and techniques!
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