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The Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog) :: Crochet Abbreviation #34
About This Technique
The double crochet two together decrease (dc2tog) is a basic decrease stitch that helps shape your project by removing stitches from your pattern in a row that uses the Double Crochet stitch. It is used in everything from sweaters to hats to bags.
[Video] Technique Tutorial
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Technique Instructions
Step 1: Yarn over.
Step 2: Insert your crochet hook into the next stitch in the row.
Step 3: Yarn over.
Step 4: Pull the yarn through the stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have three stitches on your crochet hook.
Step 5: Yarn over.
Step 6: Pull the yarn through the first two stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have two stitches on your crochet hook.
Step 7: Insert your crochet hook into the next stitch on your row.
Step 8: Yarn over.
Step 9: Pull the yarn through the first stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have three stitches on your crochet hook.
Step 10: Yarn over.
Step 11: Pull the yarn through all three stitches on your crochet hook.