How to double crochet stitch (dc)

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 double crochet (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's 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 decrease when double crocheting:



1. Yarn over (YO), insert your hook into the next hole, YO, and pull the yarn through the same hole (three loops on hook)



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



3. YO, insert your hook into the next hole, YO, and pull the yarn through the same hole (four loops on hook)



4. YO and pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook (three loops on hook)



5. YO and pull the yarn through all three loops on your hook


Here's a step-by-step guide on how to decrease double crochet.

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