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Decrease dc (UK tr) each side -crochet
In our example we are dec 3 sts each side of work.
Dec as
follows at beg of row: replace first 3 sts with 1 sl st in each. Then work a sl st in next st and then ch 3, the ch 3 replaces 1st dc (UK tr) on row.
Dec as follows at the end of row: Turn piece when 3 sts remain on row.
Patterns using this technique
Video #166, listed in: Crochet Videos, Crochet decrease techniques
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Doina wrote:
Hello, please be so kind to explain what exactly is meant by "Crochet in each dc (not in between)". Thank you!
08.06.2012 - 13:52DROPS Design :
Dear Doina, this means to insert crochet below both loops from st on previous row and not only in front or back loop of this st. Happy crocheting!
16.10.2014 - 14:10
Samira wrote:
Bravo les explications sont très claires.
20.04.2012 - 01:03Leave a comment or question to this video
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Amina wrote:
Bravo,je vous remercie.
24.04.2012 - 23:35