As a crocheter, learning how to sc3tog in crochet can open up many possibilities for new and exciting projects that requires shaping.
In this crochet tutorial, I’ll cover everything from what ‘sc3tog’ means to step-by-step tutorial with photos and video that will help you practice and perfect this important decrease stitch.
We’ll also answer some of the most common questions about how to do an sc3tog so that you can use it confidently on all kinds of crochet patterns.
So grab your hook and yarn, let’s get started!
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What is the sc3tog or Single Crochet 3 Together
The sc3tog or single crochet 3 together is an easy way to decrease 2 stitches when crocheting single crochet stitches.
The single crochet stitch is one of the basic crochet stitches that are the building blocks of crochet.
You can crochet the sc3tog in just 5 simple steps.
Decreasing stitches are used to shape crochet pieces.
The steps of the sc3tog:
- Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop.
- Repeat step 1.
- Repeat step 1. You have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
Materials Needed
To crochet the sc3tog 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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Single Crochet 3 Together Abbreviations
The single crochet 3 together is abbreviated sc3tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
sc3tog Crochet Chart Symbol
The single crochet 3 together chart symbol is related to the single crochet (sc) stitch chart symbol.
It is three “x” or “+” signs connected together.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the sc3tog crochet stitch chart symbol.
Single Crochet 3 Together Notes
- If you want to decrease more or less than 2 single crochet stitches, see the tutorials on sc2tog or sc4tog.
- If you’re interested in an alternative way to decrease 1 single crochet stitch, look at the invisible single crochet decrease.
- Learn everything there is to know about decreasing single crochet stitches in the overview post.
- Or learn about all crochet decreases, including how to decrease for half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet.
Single Crochet 3 Together Step By Step Photo Tutorial
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the sc3tog in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 2 crochet stitches.
How to sc3tog in Crochet – Single Crochet 3 Together
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Instructions
- Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, you have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
- Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over from back to front.
- Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the single crochet three together and have decreased 2 stitches.
sc3tog Video Tutorial
Find the easy crochet tutorial on Youtube.
Commonly Asked Questions About sc3tog
What does sc3tog mean in crocheting?
sc2tog in is a crochet term that means to decrease the number of stitches by 1 by working 2 single crochet stitches together.
How to crochet 3 sc together?
To crochet 3 sc together, pull up a loop each of the next 2 stitches, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Can you use the single crochet 3 together to shape crochet project?
Yes, it’s a great way to shape crochet projects. Examples of great crochet patterns that may require the sc3tog is amigurumi and crochet clothing.
Is there a right and wrong side of the sc2tog?
Yes, the side that is facing you when you crochet the single crochet 2 together is considered the right side, while the other side is considered the wrong side.
Single Crochet Decreases – Step-By-Step Tutorials
- Single Crochet 2 Together (sc3tog)
- Single Crochet 3 Together (this tutorial)
- Single Crochet 4 Together (sc4tog)
- Invisible Single Crochet Decrease
