How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch

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How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch

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The double crochet (dc) is a basic stitch essential to master when learning to crochet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Crochet Patterns
  • Knitting Gauge Rulers
  • Ring Markers
  • Crochet Hooks
  • Crochet Thread
  • Row Counter
  • Yarns
  • Scissors
Step1
Skip the first two chains (ch) in the previous row.
Step2
Wrap the yarn over (yo) the hook from back to front.
Step3
Insert the hook into both loops (lps) of the next top stitch in the previous row or the next back loop of the foundation chain.
Step4
Wrap the yarn over (yo) the hook again.
Step5
Draw the yarn through the stitch. You now have three loops on your hook.
Step6
Wrap the yarn over (yo) the hook and draw through two loops; yarn over (yo) and draw through last two loops. One loop will remain on the hook.

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tjw1963

tjw1963 said

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on 10/9/2008 This is a comment for the Anonymous commenter wondering what loops to put the hook through. It is not a requirement to put the hook through both loops at the top of the stitch. You can get different textured looks by putting your hook through the front loop or back loop.

Anonymous

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 I have checked at least a dozen websites trying to find out if the second and further rows of double crochet should insert the hook into one or both threads of the previous row's stitch. This is the only website that specifically said to insert the hook into both loops of the stitch of the previous row. Finally, my question is answered! Thank you!

Anonymous

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Double Crochet (dc). Make your beginning chain stitches.
Yarn Over (yo) & insert hook into 3rd ch from hook; yo and pull yarn through loop. There should be 3 loops on the hook. Yo and pull the yarn through 2 loops. Yo and pull through remaining 2 loops.

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