Double Crochet Stitch

The double crochet is about twice the height of a single crochet. It is a very popular stitch.

How to work a double crochet stitch into a chain

Make foundation chain 2 chains more than the number of double crochet stitches called for. Skip first 3 chain stitches (will count as the turning chain).

1. Yarn over the hook once.
2. Insert the hook into the forth chain from the hook (will count as the turning chain)(For repeat, use next chain).
3. Yarn over.
4. Draw the yarn through the chain (3 loops on hook).
5. Yarn over.
6. Draw the yarn through 2 loops on the hook (2 loops remain on hook).
7. Yarn over.
8. Draw the yarn through the last 2 loops on the hook (one double crochet completed).
9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 across to the end of the foundation chain.

How to work a double crochet into a row of stitches

To begin the second row, turn your work. Chain three for the turning chain (counts as first double crochet). This means you skip the first double crochet below the turning chain.

1. Yarn over.
2. Insert the hook from the front to the back under the top 2 loops of the next crochet stitch in the row below.
3. Yarn over.
4. Draw the yarn through the chain (3 loops on hook).
5. Yarn over.
6. Draw the yarn through 2 loops on the hook (2 loops remain on hook).
7. Yarn over.
8. Draw the yarn through the last 2 loops on the hook (one double crochet completed).
9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 across to the end of the foundation chain.

Double Crohet Patterns

© 2008 Patricia Mohn.  This page was last updated October 16, 2008