Left Handed Crochet | Double Crochet Decrease (Step-by-Step)

Welcome to Southpaw Crochet Studio, where left-handed crochet is made simple. In this video, you’ll learn two ways to do a double crochet decrease, also called double crochet 2 together (dc dec or dc2tog). A decrease combines two stitches into one, helping you reduce your stitch count and shape your crochet projects. In this tutorial, you’ll learn: • The standard method for a double crochet decrease • An alternative method that creates a more even-looking stitch • How to decrease at the beginning, middle, and end of a row • The visual difference between the two methods 👉 The standard method is commonly used, while the alternative method can create a stitch that is closer in size to a regular double crochet. There’s no right or wrong method—choose the one that works best for your project. For this tutorial, I’m using: • 5mm crochet hook • Medium weight yarn • US crochet terms If you need a refresher, you can watch: Double Crochet → https://youtu.be/AvkjfpWTcWs If this video helped you, a thumbs up lets YouTube know it’s useful to other left-handed crocheters. And if you’d like more step-by-step tutorials, subscribe and turn on the bell so you don’t miss what’s next. Left-Handed Crochet Made Simple. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Supplies and setup 00:35 What is a double crochet decrease used for? 00:53 Standard dc2tog method (step-by-step) 01:38 Decrease in the middle of a row 02:15 Decrease at the end of a row 02:56 Second method (step-by-step) 03:36 Decrease in the middle using alternative method 04:05 Comparing both methods 04:32 Which method should you use? 04:44 Final comments #lefthandedcrochet, #dc2tog, #doublecrochetdecrease, #crochettutorial, #learntocrochet, #crochetbasics