Do you need to know how to sc4tog for a crochet project? Mastering this single crochet four together (sc4tog) technique is an essential part of any crocheter’s skill set.
This decrease stitch can be used to decrease the number of stitches, creating textures and shapes.
In this crochet tutorial, I will review the steps on how to sc4tog in crochet, along with materials needed and chart symbols.
You’ll also find a step-by-step photo tutorial, video tutorial, FAQs and related posts.
Get ready – let’s get started learning how to sc4tog!
What is the sc4tog or Single Crochet 4 Together
The sc4tog or single crochet 3 together is an easy way to decrease 3 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 sc4tog in just 6 simple steps.
Decreasing stitches are used to shape crochet pieces.
The steps of the sc4tog:
- Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop.
- Repeat step 1.
- 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 sc4tog 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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Single Crochet 4 Together Abbreviations
The single crochet 4 together is abbreviated sc4tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
sc4tog Crochet Chart Symbol
The single crochet 4 together chart symbol is related to the single crochet (sc) stitch chart symbol.
It is four “x” or “+” signs connected together.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Single Crochet 4 Together Notes
- If you want to decrease less than 3 single crochet stitches, see the tutorials on sc2tog or sc3tog.
- 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 4 Together Step By Step Photo Tutorial
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the sc4tog in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 3 crochet stitches.
Step 1: Insert Crochet Hook In Next Stitch & Pull Up A Loop
Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, you have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 2: Insert Crochet Hook In Next Stitch & Pull Up A Loop
Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 3: Insert Crochet Hook In Next Stitch & Pull Up A Loop
Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 4: Insert Crochet Hook In Next Stitch & Pull Up A Loop
Insert the crochet hook into the next st and pull up a loop, you have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 5: Yarn Over
Yarn over from back to front.
Step 6: Pull Yarn Through All Loops On The Crochet Hook
Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the single crochet four together and have decreased 3 stitches.
sc4tog Video Tutorial
Commonly Asked Questions About sc4tog
What is sc4tog in crochet?
Sc4tog in crochet or single crochet 4 together is a way to decrease 3 stitches in crochet when you are crocheting single crochet stitches.
Is there a right and wrong side of the sc4tog?
Yes, the side that is facing you when you crochet the single crochet 4 together is considered the right side(rs). The other side is considered the wrong side (ws).
Single Crochet Decreases – Step-By-Step Tutorials
- Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
- Single Crochet 3 Together (sc3tog)
- Single Crochet 4 Together (this tutorial)
- Invisible Single Crochet Decrease
