dc2tog
Crochetdouble crochet 2 stitches together (US)
Description
A crochet decrease technique that joins two double crochet stitches into one to reduce the stitch count.
Detailed explanation
The dc2tog, or ‘double crochet two together,’ is a fundamental decrease stitch used in crochet to shape garments or create patterns. By working two partial double crochets in adjacent stitches and finishing them together with a final yarn over, two stitches are merged into a single top. This abbreviation follows US terminology; in UK patterns, this action typically corresponds to a ‘treble crochet two together’ (tr2tog).