How to crochet: double crochet

By: Lisa Kievits

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How to crochet a double crochet (US terms): easy step by step tutorial.


Abbrv. Full term Symbol
dc double crochet

Instruction:

  1. Yarn over;
  2. Insert;
  3. Pull up a loop (so yarn over and pull through);
  4. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops
  5. Yarn over and pull through 2 remaining loops.

1: Yarn over
2 & 3: Insert and pull up a loop (so yarn over and pull through)
3: Pulled up a loop
4: Yarn over
4: Pull through 2 loops
4: Pulled through 2 loops
5: Yarn over
5: Pull through 2 loops
Crocheted double crochet

🧶 What is this stitch used for? 

The double crochet is used in many different projects. From mandalas to wallhangings, blankets and coasters, and much more. The posssibilities are endless – by changing the way you insert, you change the look of this stitch. Take the front post double crochet as an example: this is almost exactly the same stitch, the only difference is the way you insert, but it looks completely different!.

Projects that use this stitch

Try one of these beautiful patterns to try this stitch yourself!