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

Welcome to Southpaw Crochet Studio, where left-handed crochet is made simple. In this video, you’ll learn how to decrease using the single crochet stitch (sc dec), also known as single crochet 2 together (sc2tog). A decrease combines two stitches into one, reducing your stitch count and helping shape your project. In this tutorial, you’ll learn: • What a single crochet decrease is • How to perform a decrease step-by-step • How to decrease at the beginning, middle, and end of a row • Why decreases are used in crochet projects Decreases are commonly used when making: • Hats • Mitts • Amigurumi (crocheted stuffed animals or dolls) For this lesson, I’m using a 5mm crochet hook, medium weight yarn, and US crochet terms, but you can use whatever you have on hand. 👉 As you practice, you’ll notice your work becoming narrower—that’s exactly what should happen when decreasing. If you need a refresher, you can watch: Single Crochet: https://youtu.be/D7Yk0Dtb6CI 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 00:21 Supplies and setup 00:33 What is a single crochet decrease? 00:54 Decrease at the beginning of a row (step-by-step) 01:37 Decrease at the end of a row 02:00 Decreasing in the middle of a row 02:32 Another example row (beginning and end decreases) 02:58 How decreases shape your work 03:07 Final thoughts #lefthandedcrochet, #sc2tog, #singlecrochetdecrease, #crochetforbeginners, #crochettutorial, #learntocrochet, #crochetbasics