Double Crochet
The double crochet is one of the fundamental and widely used stitches — enjoy this free crochet tutorial.
Double crochet (dc) - yarn over (yo), insert hook in the indicated stitch, yo, draw up a loop [3 loops on hook], yo, draw through 2 loops [2 loops on hook], yo, draw through 2 loops.
Double crochet standard height is represented by 3 chains.
Beginning of the Row: At the beginning of a row where dc would be the first stitch, ch3 is used.
01) At the beginning of the row, Ch3 to represent a double crochet unless otherwise indicated by pattern
02) Turn piece Counter Clockwise (or clockwise as long as you are consistent throughout your work — notice that depending on which way you turn either the bump of the stitch will be facing out or the top 2 stitches will be facing out)
Double Crochet Stitch
01) Yarn Over (yo)
02) Insert hook in indicated stitch
03) Yarn Over (yo)
04) Draw up a loop [3 loops on hook]
05) Yarn Over (yo)
06) Pull through 2 loops on hook
07) Yarn over (yo)
08) Draw through last 2 loops on hook
A simple and nice use of this stitch is shown in the Holiday Raspberry Truffle Ruffle Scarf pattern. The ruffles are created by double crochets and is a pattern that makes this stitch shine.
Enjoy ♥~
This free crochet tutorial is one of the first of the stitches tutorial series brought to you by TheCrochetLounge.com
