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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What is the dc4tog or Double Crochet 4 Together
The dc4tog or double crochet 4 together is an easy way to decrease 3 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 dc4tog in just 9 simple steps.
The steps of the dc4tog:
- 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.
Materials Needed
To crochet the dc4tog you can use any crochet hook size and yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested.
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Double Crochet 4 Together 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.
dc4tog 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.
Alternative Double Crochet Decreases
- If you want to decrease less than 3 double crochet stitch, see the tutorials on dc2tog or dc3tog.
- 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, half double crochet and treble crochet.
Double Crochet 4 Together Step By Step Photo Tutorial
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.
How to dc4tog in Crochet – Double Crochet 4 Together
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Instructions
- 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.
Double Crochet Four Together Video Tutorial
Commonly Asked Questions About dc4tog
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)
Double Crochet Decreases – Step-By-Step Tutorials
- Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog)
- Double Crochet 3 Together (dc3tog)
- Double Crochet 4 Together (this tutorial)
- Invisible Double Crochet Decrease
