Tips & Techniques Learn how to Crochet an Invisible Decrease Updated March 27, 2025 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!18Shares Are you ready to elevate your crochet? The beautifully neat invisible decrease is the perfect way to neaten up your stitches and take your skills to the next level. It’s a gripe we’ve all had – increases and decreases are handy tools that add shaping to your work, but there’s no getting around it – they can be bulky and well…a bit ugly sometimes. So, this new stitch tutorial will show you how to banish the bulk and create even, neat decreases that are invisible! It’s like a crochet magic trick! TABLE OF CONTENTS1. MATERIALS & TOOLS2. PIN FOR LATER3. INVISIBLE DECREASE PATTERN4. VIDEO TUTORIALVIEW MORE▼ MATERIALS & TOOLS Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK Hook: 4.5mm or size needed to obtain gauge Darning needle Scissors How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here. PIN FOR LATER INVISIBLE DECREASE PATTERN Insert hook into the front loop of the next 2 stitches. (3 loops on the hook) Yarn over and pull through both front loops. (2 loops on the hook) Yarn over and pull through both loops. You have completed you invisible decrease! VIDEO TUTORIAL I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne Want to keep up with the latest Bella Coco Crochet news? Sign up to my newsletter to get a weekly inbox filled full of crochet goodness. It’s the best way to stay in touch! KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!18Shares Further Reading... Learn How to Crochet a Flat Double Crochet Join October 25, 2020 Crochet Friendship Bracelet: Teach Your Child How To Crochet May 28, 2025 12 Crochet Tips For Beginners April 18, 2020 2 Comments Crochet Techniques – Part One – Woolly Thinking March 2, 2023 at 8:39 pm […] decrease – again this tutorial from Bella Coco is a good […] Reply Debra June 29, 2023 at 11:23 am Thank you so much for the video on invisible decrease. It was very helpful to see it, then read it, and then complete it myself. It really does make a big difference in my crocheting when decreasing. Thanks again. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
