The aim of decreasing stitches is to reduce the width of the crochet work. To do this, two or more stitches must be worked off in one . This works by leaving the last loop of each stitch on the hook and then working them together. Half double crochets, single crochets or long stitches can be decreased.

Decreasing stitches: This is how it works

In the video, we show you how to decrease single crochet stitches. To do this, crochet a single crochet stitch, insert into the next stitch, then pick up the yarn and pull it through all three loops. The whole process is then repeated until you have reached the end of the row. This allows you to minimize the width of your crochet work.