Single crochet decrease is an intermediate-level stitch used to decrease the number of stitches in your crochet fabric. It’s commonly used to shape pieces or create more intricate patterns. This stitch helps in shaping your work by removing stitches.
- Begin with a slip knot on your hook.
- Insert the hook into the next stitch.
- Yarn over and draw up a loop.
- Insert the hook into the next stitch.
- Yarn over and draw up a loop.
- You should have three loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.
- One loop remains on the hook.
- Repeat steps 2-7 across the row.
- At the end of the row, chain one and turn your work.