Increasing and Decreasing in Crochet
If you are new to crochet, understanding how to increase and decrease is essential to creating a well-rounded project.
In this tutorial, we will cover the basics of increasing and decreasing in crochet.
Increasing in the Round
Increasing in the round is a technique used to make a project wider without adding additional rows.
To increase, simply make two stitches in the same space. For example, if you are working in single crochet, you would insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
Then, you would insert your hook into the same stitch again, yarn over, and pull up another loop. You would then complete the stitch as usual.
Single Crochet Decrease
Decreasing in crochet is the opposite of increasing. It is used to make a project narrower and create shaping.
The single crochet decrease is a simple technique that involves skipping a stitch and working a single crochet in the next stitch.
To do this, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Then, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
You will have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops to complete the stitch.
Half Double Crochet Decrease
The half double crochet decrease is a bit more complex than the single crochet decrease. To do this, yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.
Yarn over again and pull up a loop. You should have three loops on your hook. Then, yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.
Yarn over again and pull up a loop. You should have five loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all five loops to complete the stitch.
Double Crochet Decrease
The double crochet decrease is similar to the half double crochet decrease. To do this, yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.
Yarn over again and pull up a loop. You should have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Then, yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.
Yarn over again and pull up a loop. You should have four loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through two loops. You should have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops to complete the stitch.
Increasing and decreasing are essential techniques in crochet that allow you to create a variety of projects with different shapes and sizes.
With practice, you can master these techniques and use them to make anything from blankets to clothing to home decor. Happy crocheting!
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