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!
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The steps of Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease
A quick written description:
- 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.
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About the Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease
Learn how to crochet the invisible half double crochet decrease. The Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease is an incredibly useful technique that will make your decreases less visible than regular decreases.
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.
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 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.
Instructions for the Invisible Half Double Crochet Decrease
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
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.
Yarn over from back to front.
Skip one stitch and insert the crochet hook into the front loop of the next stitch (front loop of the first stitch).
Then insert the crochet hook into the front loop of the skipped stitch (front loop of the second stitch).
Pull up a loop. You have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull yarn through all loops on the crochet hook. You have finished one invisible half double crochet decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
