This crochet tutorial will show you how to dc4tog in crochet. You may have seen it written as double crochet 4 together and wondered how to do it.
Dc4tog is a type of stitch used for decreasing the number of stitches in your crochet project.
It can be used to make shape crochet garments, shawls, scarves and more!
In this blog post I’ll explain what exactly dc4tog is and then share some extra tips on how best to execute the technique so you can confidently add this skill to your repertoire.
We’ll discuss materials needed, abbreviations, chart symbols, alternative double crochet decreases and a step by step photo + video tutorial!
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The steps of dc4tog or Double Crochet 4 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.
- Repeat step 1 – 4. You have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
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About the dc4tog or Double Crochet 4 Together
Learn how to double crochet 4 together (dc4tog). Dc4tog is a type of stitch used for decreasing the number of stitches in your crochet project.
This crochet tutorial will show you how to dc4tog in crochet. You may have seen it written as double crochet 4 together and wondered how to do it.
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 4 together is abbreviated dc4tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the dc4tog or Double Crochet 4 Together
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the dc4tog (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 3 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 stitch 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.
Yarn over (yo) and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the fourth stitch, you have 6 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2, you have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the treble crochet four together and have decreased 3 stitches.
dc4tog or Double Crochet 4 Together Crochet Chart Symbol
The double crochet 4 together chart symbol is related to the double crochet (dc) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with four 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 dc4tog crochet stitch chart symbol.
Frequently Asked Questions
What crochet patterns can you use the double crochet 4 together?
You can use the double crochet 4 together in all kinds of crochet patterns, from crochet shawls to amigurimi.
Is there a right and wrong side of the double crochet 4 together?
The side facing you when you crochet the double crochet 4 together is considered the right side (rs), while the other side is considered the wrong side (ws)
