SC2TOG, Single Crochet 2 Together

SC2TOG, or Decreasing

Single crochet two together, or sc2tog, is a necessary skill for shaping your crochet projects. This stitch creates a decrease in the fabric. What we are doing is working two stitches together so that they become one. It may sound tricky at first, but I promise that it's easy! With my video and photo tutorials, I think you'll get the hang of it in no time.

Before we get into the instructions, let me tell you a little bit about this stitch. You'll also see sc2tog written as dec, for decrease. Each decrease subtracts one stitch from the round, or row, that you are working on. We will normally work decreases with an even number of stitches between them. So you may notice this in your pattern. Types of projects that feature this stitch can include: garments and accessories such as hats, sweaters, bralettes, and more. You'll also find that this stitch is used in most amigurumi patterns.

Finally, each of the basic stitches has a unique way to be decreased. That said, the general formula will remain the same. In this post, we are looking at how to decrease single crochet stitches.

Let's look at how to begin.

Single Crochet 2 Together, or sc2tog

Yield: A decrease for the single crochet stitch

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Single crochet two together, or sc2tog, is a necessary skill for shaping your crochet projects.

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Materials

• Any yarn

Tools

• Corresponding crochet hook
• Scissors

Instructions

Step 1:

Insert hook into next stitch

Step 2:

Yarn over

Pull through (2 loops remain on hook)

Step 3:

Insert your hook into the next stitch

Step 4:

Yarn over

Pull through (3 loops remain on hook)

Step 5:

Yarn over

Pull through 3 loops on hook

Written step-by-step:

1. Insert your hook into the next stitch
2. Yarn over and pull through (2 loops remain on hook)
3. Insert your hook into the next stitch
4. Yarn over and pull through (3 loops remain on hook)
5. Yarn over and pull through remaining 3 loops on hook