Increase-Decrease Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial

The Increase-Decrease crochet stitch is a simple hearty pattern that can be used anywhere from the main stitch on a garment to blankets, accessories, and more. The linear design will give a discrete yet eye-catching look to any project.

It has the big advantage to be pretty on both sides.

Learn how to crochet the Increase-Decrease crochet stitch with this photo Tutorial.

Size

The pattern is written for a 15cm by 15cm / 6” by 6” square.

Stitch Multiple

The pattern doesn’t need a stitch multiple.

Gauge

The gauge for this pattern is 20 st by 15.5 rows in stitch pattern for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”). 

Abbreviations

st = stitch

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

yo = yarn over

dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)

The Increase-Decrease Plain Crochet Stitch Pattern

With your 5.5mm / US I- 9 hook, ch 20 + 1,

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, dc, [yo, insert hook in previous st used, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in current st, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through all 3 loops on the hook] until end of the row, turn.

Note: This stitch is the same as a dc2tog but using the same st as the previous st used and the next available st.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc across, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you reach 15 cm / 6″ finishing on a Row 3.