Have you ever wondered how to crochet an invisible single crochet decrease? This crochet technique is a great way to make a neat & less visible decrease when working on amigurumi projects or other crochet fabric.
The invisible single crochet is a decrease that won’t leave any visible gaps – perfect for creating professional results!
In this article we will cover topics such as what is invisible single crochet decrease, the steps of it, materials needed, abbreviations used and alternative single crochet decreases.
We also include a step-by-step photo tutorial and video tutorial for so you can practice this crochet decrease with ease.
Finally we provide some frequently asked questions about invisible decreases in crochet so you can get all your answers here!
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The steps of Invisible Single Crochet Decrease
A quick written description:
- Skip 1 stitch and insert crochet hook into front loop of next stitch.
- Insert crochet hook into front loop of skipped stitch.
- Yarn over.
- Pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
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About the Invisible Single Crochet Decrease
Learn how to crochet the invisible single crochet decrease. The invisible single crochet is a decrease that won’t leave any visible gaps – perfect for creating professional results!
Have you ever wondered how to crochet an invisible single crochet decrease? This crochet technique is a great way to make a neat & less visible decrease when working on amigurumi projects or other crochet fabric.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Abbreviations
The invisible crochet decreases are abbreviated invdec, inv dec or inv-dec in crochet patterns, if the pattern writer wants you to specifically crochet an invisible decrease.
For the single crochet invisible decrease you will see them with sc specified in front or inv sc dec.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Invisible Single Crochet Decrease
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
To start the invisible single crochet decrease, skip one stitch and insert the crochet hook into the front loop of the next stitch (front loop of the first stitch).
Learn more about crocheting into the front loop only.
Then insert the crochet hook into the front loop of the skipped stitch (front loop of the second stitch).
Yarn over from back to front, ready to pull up a loop.
Pull up a loop. You have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull through both loops on the crochet hook. You have finished one invisible single crochet decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the invisible single crochet and sc2tog in crochet?
The invisible single crochet and the sc2tog both decrease the same number of stitches, one stitch.
However the normal decrease (sc2tog) is more visible than the invisible single crochet decrease.
Is invisible decrease the same as sc2tog?
No, the invisible single crochet decrease is an alternative method to decrease stitches and is different from the sc2tog. Both decrease 1 stitch.
When can you use the invisible single crochet decrease?
The invisible single crochet decrease is popular in amigurumi patterns, however it can be used in any crochet pattern instead of the regular single crochet decrease.
