As a crocheter you may need to learn how to dc3tog in crochet for some crochet projects.
Dc3tog stands for double crochet three together and it’s the perfect way to decrease your stitches while making interesting patterns.
In this article, we’ll talk about what exactly dc3tog means, the materials and tools needed, as well as a step by step photo tutorial that will help you get started with your project.
Finally, we have included a video tutorial along with some FAQs related to dc3tog which should give you all the information necessary in order to master this wonderful stitch.
So let’s dive right into learning how to dc3tog in crochet!
What is the dc3tog or Double Crochet 3 Together
The dc3tog or double crochet 3 together is an easy way to decrease 2 stitches when crocheting double crochet stitches.
The double crochet stitch is one of the basic crochet stitches that are the building blocks of crochet.
You can crochet the dc3tog in just 8 simple steps.
The steps of the dc3tog:
- Yarn over.
- Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Repeat step 1 – 4.
- Repeat step 1 – 4. You have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
Materials Needed
To crochet the dc3tog you can use any crochet hook size and yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested.
Save to Pinterest!
Double Crochet 3 Together Abbreviations
The double crochet 3 tog is abbreviated dc3tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
dc3tog Crochet Chart Symbol
The double crochet 3 together chart symbol is related to the double crochet (dc) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with three legs. On each leg you have a line across it representing the yarn over you do on double crochet stitches.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the dc3tog crochet stitch chart symbol.
Alternative Double Crochet Decreases
- If you want to decrease more or less than 2 double crochet stitch, see the tutorials on dc2tog or dc4tog.
- If you’re interested in an alternative way to decrease 1 double crochet stitch, look at the invisible double crochet decrease.
- Learn everything there is to know about decreasing double crochet stitches in the overview post.
- Or learn about all crochet decreases, including how to decrease for single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and treble crochet (tr).
Double Crochet 3 Together Step By Step Photo Tutorial
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the dc3tog (us terms), a dc decrease stitch, in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 2 crochet stitches.
Step 1: Yarn Over, Insert Crochet Hook In Next Stitch & Pull Up A Loop
Yarn over (yo) and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the first stitch, you have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 2: Yarn Over and Pull Through 2 Loops
Yarn over and pull through 2, you have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 3: Yarn Over, Insert Crochet Hook In Next Stitch & Pull Up A Loop
Yarn over (yo) and insert the crochet hook into the next st and pull up a loop from the second stitch, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 4: Yarn Over and Pull Through 2 Loops
Yarn over and pull through 2, you have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 5: Yarn Over, Insert Crochet Hook In Next Stitch & Pull Up A Loop
Yarn over (yo) and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the third stitch, you have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 6: Yarn Over and Pull Through 2 Loops
Yarn over and pull through 2, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 7: Yarn Over and Pull Yarn Through All Loops On The Crochet Hook
Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the treble crochet three together and have decreased 2 stitches.
Double Crochet Three Together Video Tutorial
Commonly Asked Questions About dc3tog
Is the double crochet three together the same as the cluster stitch?
The double crochet cluster stitch are usually worked into 1 stitch, but have steps similar or the same as the double crochet 3 together, depending on how many dc stitches in the cluster.
Is the double crochet three together the same as the bobble stitch?
The steps are quite similar but it’s not the same stitch. The bobble stitch is worked into 1 stitch, while the double crochet 3 together is worked into 3. The bobble stitch also has more half worked double crochet stitches than the dc3tog.
Double Crochet Decreases – Step-By-Step Tutorials
- Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog)
- Double Crochet 3 Together (this tutorial)
- Double Crochet 4 Together (dc4tog)
- Invisible Double Crochet Decrease
