As a crocheter, learning new techniques such as how to crochet the invisible half double crochet decrease, is such a great way to increase your crochet repertoire.
The Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease is an incredibly useful technique that will make your decreases less visible than regular decreases.
In this blog post, I’ll explain what an invisible half double crochet decrease is, the materials needed and how it works with step-by-step instructions in a photo and video tutorial.
In addition I’ll answer FAQs related to this technique so you can get started on your next project right away!
What is the Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease?
The invisible half double crochet decrease is using the invisible crochet decrease technique, and is an alternative method of decreasing one stitch to the traditional half double crochet 2 together.
As the name suggests, the stitch decrease is less visible.
You can crochet the invisible hdc dec in just 6 simple steps.
Decreasing stitches are used to shape crochet pieces.
The steps of the Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease:
- Yarn over.
- 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.
Materials Needed
To crochet the invisible half double crochet decrease you can use any mm crochet hook size and yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested.
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Invisible Half Double Crochet 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 half double crochet invisible decrease you will see them with hdc specified in front or inv hdc dec.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Alternative Half Double Crochet Decreases
- If you’re interested in learning traditional half double crochet decreases, see tutorials on hdc2tog, hdc3tog or hdc4tog.
- Learn everything there is to know about decreasing half double crochet stitches in the overview post.
- Or learn about all crochet decreases, including how to decrease for single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc) and treble crochet (tr).
Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease Step By Step Photo Tutorial
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the invisible hdc decrease in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 1 crochet stitch.
Step 1: Yarn Over
Yarn over from back to front.
Step 2: Skip 1 stitch and insert crochet hook into next stitch
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.
Step 3: Insert crochet hook into skipped stitch
Then insert the crochet hook into the front loop of the skipped stitch (front loop of the second stitch).
Step 4: Pull up a loop
Pull up a loop. You have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 5: Yarn Over
Yarn over from back to front.
Step 6: Pull through all loops on the crochet hook
Pull yarn through all loops on the crochet hook. You have finished one invisible half double crochet decrease.
Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease Video Tutorial
FAQ About The Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease
In what crochet patterns can you use the invisible half double crochet decrease?
You can use the invisible half double crochet decrease in all kinds of crochet projects where you need to reduce the stitch count by 1. It’s commonly used in both crochet clothing and amigurumi patterns.
Can you use the invisible half double crochet decrease instead of the hdc2tog?
Yes, both the invisible decrease and the hdc2tog decrease the number of stitches by 1.
Half Double Crochet Decreases – Step-By-Step Tutorials
Below you can find step-by-step photo tutorials, including video for other half double crochet decreases:
- Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog)
- Half Double Crochet 3 Together (hdc3tog)
- Half Double Crochet 4 Together (hdc4tog)
- Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease (this tutorial)
