How to double crochet stitch (dc) for lefties

The double crochet stitch (dc) is double the height of the single crochet stitch (sc). Even though it sounds like more work, it just involves a few more yarn overs and pulling through loops. The reward? A crochet piece that works up more quickly than doing pure single crochet stitches.

How to do a double crochet stitch (step-by-step with photos)

1. Yarn over.2. Insert the hook under the top loops of the next stitch.
3. Yarn over. Pull the yarn through the stitch to draw up a loop.
4. There should be three loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over. Pull the yarn through only the first two loops on the hook.
6. There should be two loops left on the hook.7. Yarn over. Pull the yarn through both loops on the hook. There should be one loop left on the hook.

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A double crochet stitch (dc) is a basic crochet stitch that is double the height of the single crochet stitch (sc). It’s a versatile stitch that can be used to create different textures and shapes in your projects.

To do a front post double crochet stitch left handed:



1. Create your foundation chain and then do one row of double crochet like you normally would



2. Chain 3 and turn your work



3. Yarn over (YO), then insert your hook around the back of the post of the next stitch. The post is the vertical "post" created by the stitches in the previous row.



4. YO and pull up a loop (three loops on hook)



5. YO and pull through the first two loops on your hook (two loops on hook)



6. YO and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook (one loop on hook, one fpdc done!)



7. Repeat steps 3-6 to make a row of fpdc

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