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Decreases

Two stitches worked together to remove one — how curves, crowns and amigurumi shaping happen.

Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Stitches

Definition

A decrease works into two stitches and closes them with one top, reducing the stitch count by one.

Overview

In amigurumi the invisible decrease — working only the front loops of both stitches — leaves a much cleaner surface than the standard version.

Placement matters more than method: evenly spaced decreases give smooth curves, stacked ones give corners.

Characteristics

  • Reduces stitch count
  • Invisible variant for amigurumi
  • Placement controls shape

Typical uses

  • Amigurumi shaping
  • Hat crowns
  • Armholes and necklines
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Shaping technique

IncreasesTwo stitches in one place to add width — the basis of every circle, sphere and flared skirt.

Technique and product tradition

AmigurumiThe Japanese tradition of crocheting small stuffed figures in tight continuous rounds so the fabric is dense enough to hold a sculpted shape.

Stitch family

Cluster StitchAny group of stitches joined at the top — the umbrella term behind bobbles, puffs and decreases.

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