How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease

In this video we will show you how to decrease when working in triple crochet, by turning two stitches... Read more

In this video we will show you how to decrease when working in triple crochet, by turning two stitches into one. This is useful in all projects where shaping is required. This video uses US crochet terms.

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In this video we will show you how to decrease when working in triple crochet, by turning two stitches into one. This is useful in all projects where shaping is required. This video uses US crochet terms.

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Level: Easy
Craft: Crochet
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease - Step 1

Step 1

To begin your treble crochet decrease, first wrap the yarn twice around your hook.

How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease - Step 2

Step 2

Then insert your hook into the next stitch, wrap the yarn around your hook and bring it through, so you’ve now got 4 loops on your hook.

How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease - Step 3

Step 3

Wrap the yarn around your hook once more, and pull it through the first 2 loops on your hook. You now have 3 loops on your hook.

How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease - Step 4

Step 4

Wrap the yarn around the hook again, and pull it through the next 2 loops. You now have 2 loops remaining on your hook.

How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease - Step 5

Step 5

Now, wrap the yarn around your hook twice, and insert the hook into the next stitch.

How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease - Step 6

Step 6

Wrap the yarn around your hook and bring it through the stitch, so you’ve now got 5 loops on your hook.

How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease - Step 7

Step 7

Wrap the yarn around your hook once more, and pull it through the first 2 loops on your hook. You now have 4 loops on your hook.

How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease - Step 8

Step 8

Wrap the yarn around the hook again, and pull it through the next 2 loops. You now have 3 loops remaining on your hook.

How to crochet: A treble crochet decrease - Step 9

Step 9

To complete the treble crochet decrease, wrap the yarn around the hook once more and pull it through all 3 loops on your hook.