Single Crochet 3 Together Stitch (sc3tog)

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Hey there, crochet enthusiasts! Ready to level up your stitching game? Let's dive into the world of single crochet 3 together, or sc3tog for short. This nifty little stitch is about to become your new best friend in the crochet world!

So, what's the deal with sc3tog? Well, it's like magic - you take three stitches and poof turn them into one! It's perfect when you want to make your project a bit skinnier or create some cool shapes. Trust me, once you get the hang of it, you'll be using it everywhere - from cute stuffed animals to cozy sweaters.

Why should you care about sc3tog? It's not just about making things smaller. This stitch can add some seriously cool texture to your work and open up a whole new world of design possibilities. Plus, it's a total game-changer for shaping your projects.

Don't worry if it sounds tricky - we've got your back! Coming up next, we've got an easy-to-follow video tutorial and some step-by-step pictures that'll have you sc3tog-ing like a pro in no time. So grab your hook and let's get stitching!

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Single Crochet 3 Together Stitch Video Tutorial

Materials Needed

• Yarn: The recommended is 5 mm yarn. The reason why we chose this thick yarn is to make teaching easier. For beginners practicing, thicker yarn is also recommended.
• Hook: To match 5 mm yarn, a 6 mm hook is the best pairing.

Preparation

Step 1. Make a slip knot on your hook.

Step 2. Chain the desired number of stitches.

How to sc3tog Stitch – Step by Step for Beginners

Step 1. Insert the hook into the second chain from the hook.

Step 2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 2 loops on your hook. This is an incomplete single crochet.

Step 3. Without completing this stitch, insert the hook into the next stitch.

Step 4. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 3 loops on your hook.

Step 5. Again, without completing, insert the hook into the next stitch.

Step 6. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 4 loops on your hook.

Step 7. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops at once.

Step 8. You've completed a 3-stitch single crochet decrease!

Single Crochet 3 Together Stitch

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Crochet Stitch

Single Crochet 3 Together (sc3tog) decreases three stitches into one, creating a compact cluster. This technique shapes projects, reduces stitch count, and adds texture. It's versatile for various crochet patterns, from amigurumi to garments.

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Loopara

Materials Needed

• Yarn: The recommended is 5 mm yarn. The reason why we chose this thick yarn is to make teaching easier. For beginners practicing, thicker yarn is also recommended.

• Hook: To match 5 mm yarn, a 6 mm hook is the best pairing.

Step By Step Tutorial

Preparation

1. Step 1. Make a slip knot on your hook.

2. Step 2. Chain the desired number of stitches.

How to sc3tog Stitch – Step by Step for Beginners

1. Step 1. Insert the hook into the second chain from the hook.

2. Step 2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 2 loops on your hook. This is an incomplete single crochet.

3. Step 3. Without completing this stitch, insert the hook into the next stitch.

4. Step 4. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 3 loops on your hook.

5. Step 5. Again, without completing, insert the hook into the next stitch.

6. Step 6. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 4 loops on your hook.

7. Step 7. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops at once.

8. Step 8. You've completed a 3-stitch single crochet decrease!

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