Learn how to make a decrease in crochet (single crochet, double crochet), step by step, with pictures and descriptions.

The decrease is an essential point when starting an amigurumi. It will allow you to crochet shapes and create magic rings.

Single crochet decrease

Visualize the 2 next stitches
Insert the crochet under the 1st front loop
Insert the crochet under the 2nd front loop
Yarn over
Bring back the yarn through the 2 first loops. Yarn over
Bring back the yarn through the 2 last loops
Result

Double crochet decrease

Yarn over
Insert the crochet through the next stitch. Bring back the yarn
Yarn over
Bring back the yarn through the 2 first loops. Do not finish the double crochet stitch
Yarn over
Insert the crochet through the next stitch. Bring back the yarn
Yarn over
Bring back the yarn through the 2 first loops
Yarn over
Bring back the yarn through the 3 last loops
Result

Half double crochet decrease

JetéYarn over
Insert the crochet through the next stitch. Bring back the yarn
Yarn over
Insert the crochet through the next stitch. Bring back the yarn
Yarn over
Bring back the yarn through the 5 loops
Result

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