 Increasing
and decreasing stitches
To increase the
stitches, work two stitches in one stitch. To Decrease Single
crochet  Stitch
one single crochet to a point where there are two loops on hook. Make one more
loop in next stitch. Yarn over hook, draw through all three loops at once. One
decrease made.
To Decr ease
Double crochet Stitch
one double crochet to a point where two loops are on hook. Begin next double crochet
in next stitch until there are four loops on hook. Yarn
over hook, draw through all three loops on hook. One loop remains on hook. 
One
decrease made.
Finishing Crochet
- Cut off yarn, leaving about 6 inch end.
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Yarn over hook, draw yarn through last loop. Pull yarn end to tighten and fasten
the end.
- Thread end into a needle and work it back through edge.
Cut off close to work.
Work
all other loose ends into a solid part of crochet to fasten it securely. If yarn
end is not long enough to thread into needle, use crochet hook to work the end
in and out of the crochet.
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