Decrease stitches are used to turn two stitches into one and reduce the size of your piece. When working on a piece where both the ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ sides are visible, do a regular decrease stitch.
How to crochet a decrease stitch (step-by-step with photos)
Step 1
Insert the hook under the next stitch or v.
Step 2
Yarn over. Pull the yarn through the stitch and there should be two loops on the hook.
Step 3
Insert the hook under the top loops of the next stitch.
Step 4
Yarn over. Pull the yarn through the stitch to draw up a loop.
Step 5
There should be three loops on the hook.
Step 6
Yarn over. Pull the yarn through all three loops on the hook.