This free online video tutorial, “How to Crochet: Double Crochet (DC),” is dedicated to teaching you one of the most fundamental and widely used stitches in the art of crocheting.
Whether you are crafting garments, blankets, or accessories, mastering the double crochet stitch is an essential milestone in your creative journey.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Foundation Chain: Begin by working a foundation chain of the desired length, then add 2 extra chain stitches (turning chains) to give your row the correct height.
- First Stitch: Yarn over (YO) your hook, then insert your hook into the third chain from the hook.
- Pull Up a Loop: Yarn over again and draw the yarn through the chain stitch. You will now have 3 loops on your hook.
- First Closure: Yarn over once more and draw the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. You will have 2 loops remaining on your hook.
- Complete the Stitch: Yarn over one final time and draw the yarn through both remaining loops. Your first double crochet is complete!
- Continuing the Row: Yarn over, insert your hook into the next chain stitch along the braid, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through the first two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, and pull through the last two loops.
- Pattern Repeat: Continue working this exact sequence into every stitch across the entire row.
💡 Pro-Tip: The height of your stitches always depends on the number of yarn overs you make at the start, making double crochet taller and more flexible than basic single or half double crochets.
You can watch the “How to Crochet: Double Crochet (DC)” video tutorial online at any time, completely free of charge. Happy crocheting!
