Skip 1 st in the row below the number of times required in the pattern instructions.

or

(a) or work together 2 double crochet by inserting the hook in the first st on previous row, wrap yarn round the hook and pull yarn through the st (2 loops on hook). Insert the hook into the next st on previous row, wrap yarn round the hook and pull yarn through the st (3 loops on hook)….

(b) wrap yarn round hook again and pull through all 3 loops.

Multiple decreases at the start of row: Work slip stitch over each stitch to be decreased and continue the row in pattern.

Multiple decreases at the end of row:
Work in pattern until you reach the stitches to be decreased. Leave these stitches un-worked, turn and work next row.