Double Crochet
Abbreviation: dc
Symbol:
The double crochet is about twice as tall as a single crochet and is one of the most common crochet stitches.
Row 1
Begin with a length of chains.
Step 1: Yarn over and insert the hook in the fourth chain from the hook.
Step 2: Pull a loop through, yarn over again, pull through the first to loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 in each chain to the end.
Row 2
Step 1: Chain 3 (counts as the first stitch) turn your work, one double crochet in every stitch. The last double crochet is worked in the top of the turning chain from the previous row.
Repeat step 1 for each additional row.
Parts of a Double Crochet Stitch
Pattern Examples
These examples are from the swatch in the video tutorial.
Written Pattern
ch 20
Row 1: dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in each ch across to end
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in the stitch and in each stitch across, least dc is worked into the to of ch 3 from previous row
Row 3 – 14: repeat row 2
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Diagram Pattern
First three rows of the double crochet swatch.
Next Lesson – Triple Crochet Stitch
