How to Double Crochet
The double crochet stitch is an easy stitch that's perfect for beginners! This basic stitch is worked similarly to the single crochet stitch with some minor modifications - the video above and the step-by-step photo tutorial below will walk you through the steps needed to create this stitch.
With this stitch in your crochet arsenal, you'll be able to work up a wide variety of patterns, from hats and scarves to sweaters and blankets.
How to Double Crochet
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To begin a row of double crochet stitches, first chain 2.
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Yarn over the hook one time.
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Insert the hook through the next stitch. Yarn over and pull through. (Note: insert the hook into the 2nd stitch of the previous row, as the chain 2 takes the place of the first double crochet.)
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You now have 3 loops on the hook.
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Pick up the yarn.
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Pull through 2 loops on the hook.
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Pick up the yarn.
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Bring it through two loops (You now have only one loop on the hook.)
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4 rows of double crochet stitches completed.
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At the end of the row, chain 2.
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Turn the work to begin the next row of double crochet stitches. Repeat from step 2 for the next row of stitches (Step 1 and step 11 are the same.)