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!
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The steps of sc4tog or Single Crochet 4 Together
A quick written description:
- 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.
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About the sc4tog or Single Crochet 4 Together
Learn how to sc4tog in crochet. This decrease stitch can be used to decrease the number of stitches, creating textures and shapes.
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.
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.
Crochet Pattern 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.
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.
Instructions for the sc4tog or Single Crochet 4 Together
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
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.
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.
Insert the crochet hook into the next st and pull up a loop, you have 5 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 four together and have decreased 3 stitches.
sc4tog or Single Crochet 4 Together 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
