Double crochet
The double crochet stitch (dc) 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. Even though it sounds like more work, it just involves a few more yarn
overs and pulling through loops.
A crochet piece that works up more quickly than doing pure single crochet
stitches.
HOW TO DOUBLE CROCHET (STEP-BY-STEP WITH PHOTOS)
Q&A
WHAT DOES DOUBLE CROCHET MEAN?
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.
• HOW DO I DECREASE DOUBLE CROCHET?
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