Narrowing (dropping stitches)

Working in rows, we achieve narrowing in the centre of the crochet piece by joining two or more stitches at the top, such as stitches joined at the top – decrease (used in amigurumi, for example).

In this tutorial

Overview

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How it works

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• Read the pattern before you start.
• Work a small swatch to check your gauge.
• Count your stitches at the end of each row.

Tips

Take your time – every maker started with a wobbly first row.