12 Apr How to do a Decrease in Crochet
I recently did a post and video on How to do an Increase in Crochet, so it only falls to reason that our next crochet blog post has to be about how to do a decrease in crochet, right? In many patterns, think of a ball shape, for example, we begin by increasing our stitches until we reach the middle area. Then we begin to decrease. Our baby chick in an eggshell project is a perfect example. The increase and decrease in crochet are stitches that will be used over and over and over again. For this very reason, I want you to be an expert at increasing and decreasing. Practice these foundational stitches as much as possible to ensure you are confident and efficient in performing them.
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Happy Handicrafts Video: Step-by-Step BEGINNER’S GUIDE to doing a Crochet Decrease
The first part of the video shows how to do a decrease in crochet with a single crochet stitch. This is how it would most commonly be used, for example, in amigurumi. The second part of the video shows how to do the decrease stitch with a double crochet stitch. It’s slightly different and can come in handy occasionally.
The crochet decrease can help shape many projects. If used independently, it will result in a cone shape, as seen below. Conversely, if used in addition to other stitches, it can help shape a ball, a baby chick, or even the curves of a body.
If you’re just finding us and would like to get additional guidance on how to crochet, be sure to visit our YouTube channel, Happy Handicrafts, where we share all of our homeschool handicraft lessons. You can also refer back to our blog, on how to get started with crochet. We’d love to have you join us!
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