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!
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The steps of dc3tog or Double Crochet 3 Together
A quick written description:
- 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.
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About the dc3tog or Double Crochet 3 Together
Learn how to crochet dc3tog. The dc3tog or double crochet 3 together is an easy way to decrease 2 stitches when crocheting double crochet stitches.
As a crocheter you may need to learn how to dc3tog in crochet for some crochet projects.
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 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.
Instructions for the dc3tog or Double Crochet 3 Together
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
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.
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.
Yarn over and pull through 2, you have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
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.
Yarn over and pull through 2, you have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
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.
Yarn over and pull through 2, you have 4 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.
dc3tog or Double Crochet 3 Together 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
