Double Crochet (dc)
Double Crochet
Double crochet is a tall stitch. It grows faster than single crochet and makes softer and more flexible fabric.
Because it is taller, it works up quickly and creates fabric with nice drape.
🧶 Double Crochet – Easy Step-by-Step
Row 1
- Make some chains. You can choose any number.
- The loop on your hook does not count.
- Insert your hook into the 4th chain from your hook.
- Wrap the yarn around your hook (yarn over).
- Pull through the chain. You now have 3 loops on your hook.
- Wrap yarn around hook again.
- Pull through the first 2 loops. Now 2 loops remain.
- Wrap yarn again.
- Pull through both loops. You made a double crochet!
- Repeat in the next chain.
- Continue until the end of the row.
- Chain 3 at the end.
Row 2
- Turn your work.
- The chain 3 counts as your first double crochet.
- Start in the second stitch and make one double crochet.
- Continue making one double crochet in each stitch.
- Make the last stitch in the top of the chain-3 from the previous row.
- Repeat Row 2 for the rest of the project.
Sweater
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Shawl
Double crochet creates a taller stitch with nice drape, making it ideal for projects that need speed, flexibility, and a lighter fabric.
- Shawls and wraps
- Sweaters and garments
- Blankets and throws
- Granny squares and motifs
- Scarves and accessories
Stitch Questions & Tips
Yes, absolutely. Once you understand single crochet, double crochet is usually the next stitch to learn. It’s simple to remember and gives you faster progress because the stitches are taller.
You usually chain 3 when turning your work for double crochet. In most patterns, the chain 3 counts as the first stitch of the new row — but always check your pattern instructions to be sure.
Double crochet naturally creates a more open fabric than single crochet. If it looks too loose: Try using a smaller hook Check your tension Make sure you’re not pulling loops too high A consistent height helps your stitches look neat.
Uneven edges usually happen when: You forget to work into the top of the turning chain You accidentally skip the last stitch You’re not counting stitches Counting each row helps keep edges straight.
To increase, simply work 2 double crochets into the same stitch. This adds one extra stitch and makes your project wider.
To decrease (dc2tog): Yarn over and insert hook into first stitch, pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Yarn over and insert into next stitch, pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Yarn over and pull through all remaining loops. This turns two stitches into one.
Yes, it has more stretch than single crochet because it’s taller and less dense. That makes it great for garments and blankets.
Sometimes stitches can lean slightly because of tension or yarn twist. This is normal. Keeping your yarn tension consistent helps minimize that look.
Double crochet works beautifully for: Blankets, Granny squares, Scarves, Shawls, Sweaters, Afghans. It’s one of the most versatile stitches in crochet.
Keep your loops the same height Don’t pull too tightly Practice smooth yarn-over motion Count stitches at the end of each row Consistency makes a big difference.
