How to decrease in crochet

There are two different methods for single crochet decrease, but for amigurumi the invisible decrease is my absolute favourite. Read more.

Take your amigurumi to the next level with the single crochet invisible decrease. Say goodbye to unsightly holes, bumps and ugly stitches.

Hey everybody! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to increase…

Watch this video tutorial that will show you step by step how to crochet an invisible decrease for Amigurumi. Visit my blog for more free Amigurumi patterns and tutorials you will love!

Ah, the invisible decrease! A superhero among amigurumi stitches! In this tutorial,...

Learning how to increase and decrease simple crochet stitches is a huge part of growing as a crocheter. While some people rarely use these skills, others will need them for many projects. When you double crochet increase, you will be adding one more stitch to your row or round, and you will decrease by one stitch when you double crochet decrease. If you know how to double crochet already, then these skills should be easy for you to learn and incorporate into your stitching.

Now that you know how to use Stacked Single Crochet to start your rows, learn how to increase and decrease with this technique.

Double crochet falls into the category of basic crochet stitches every crocheter should know. If you’re a beginner, make sure to learn how to make this stitch. You will find it in multiple types of crochet patterns – be it a blanket, scarf, or garment. Double crochet is twice as tall as a single crochet. Therefore, it can add more texture to your project. Because of their increased height, double crochets result in a fabric that is not as dense as when worked with single crochets.

Learn how to crochet decrease in all basic stitches including the sc, hdc, and dc decrease. This helps with shaping and draping.