As a crocheter, do you know that there is an invisible treble crochet decrease?
It’s perfect for making garments or other crochet projects where you want the stitch to blend into the fabric without being obvious.
In this post, I’ll explain what an invisible treble crochet decrease is and how to do it.
I’ll go over materials needed and abbreviations used, as well as alternative treble crochet decreases and a step by step photo tutorial.
Plus I’ll cover a video tutorial and FAQs – so whether you’re a beginner crocheter or an advanced crafter, you can learn all about the invisible treble crochet decrease!
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The steps of Invisible Treble Crochet Decrease
A quick written description:
- Yarn over 2 times.
- Skip 1 stitch and insert crochet hook into front loop of next stitch.
- Insert crochet hook into front loop of skipped stitch.
- Pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops, 3 times.
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About the Invisible Treble Crochet Decrease
Learn how to crochet the invisible treble decrease. The invisible treble crochet decrease is using the invisible crochet decrease technique,
As a crocheter, do you know that there is an invisible treble crochet decrease?
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 treble crochet invisible decrease you will see them with tr specified in front or inv tr dec.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Invisible Treble Crochet Decrease
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the invisible tr 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).
Learn more about crocheting into the front loop only.
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 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Finish the stitch as a regular treble crochet. Yarn over and pull through 2, three times. You have finished one invisible treble crochet decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of crochet patterns do you use the invisible treble crochet decrease?
The invisible treble crochet decrease can be used in any crochet pattern and can be swapped for the traditional tr2tog. Many crocheters view it as a better way than the regular decrease to decrease one stitch because it’s less visible.
You can use it in all kinds of crochet patterns from crochet clothing to amigurumi.
