Double Crochet (dc) – Free Crochet Tutorial

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 ♥~

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