Learn to Crochet The Double Crochet - Beginner Lesson

"The double crochet is a beginner stitch that everyone learning the basics should know. It is a building block used to create lots of other stitch types such as a granny stitch, a shell stitch, a puff stitch and so many more! This lesson will cover the basics for the double crochet stitch and discuss written pattern language and the stitch symbol one would see in a stitch diagram. I recommend worsted weight yarn and asize H8 or I9 crochet hook."

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook, I/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeNo gauge is essential for this lesson

Finished Sizepractice swatch - no finished size

Materials List

• worsted weight yarn in a light color, but not white
• a size H8 or I9 crochet hook