Sc 2 together crochet combines two single crochet stitches into one, removing a stitch from your count without leaving a visible hole. This decrease is a staple of amigurumi shaping. This guide gives a quick worked example.
Worked Example
A pattern line reading sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, (9) means single crochet across four stitches, combine the next two into one decrease, then single crochet across the remaining four, ending with 9 total stitches.
How to Work It
- Insert your hook into the first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, two loops on hook.
- Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, three loops on hook.
- Yarn over one final time and pull through all three loops at once.
Frequently asked questions
Is sc2tog the same as 2 sc tog?
Yes, sc2tog and 2 sc tog refer to the exact same decrease, just written slightly differently depending on the pattern designer’s preferred style.
Want the full abbreviation breakdown?
See the complete reference table and related decrease abbreviations.
See the full sc tog guide
