How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch
Nora XuCrochet Beginner’s Guide 9
In a crochet pattern using US terms, a double crochet stitch is abbreviated “dc.”
1. Start with a foundation chain. Put a stitch marker in the first chain stitch from the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook.
- Place a stitch marker in the first chain stitch as a reminder that you might work into this stitch when making the second row later.
2. Insert the hook, from front to back, into the fourth chain stitch from the hook.
3. Wrap the yarn over the hook again. Then, pull the yarn through the stitch (the top loop on the hook).
4. Wrap the yarn over the hook again. Then, pull the yarn through the top two loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over the hook again. Then, pull the yarn through the two loops on the hook. One double crochet stitch is made.
Repeat steps 1–5 to make a double crochet stitch into the very next chain stitch. Then, repeat this process until you make one double crochet stitch into each chain stitch on your foundation chain.
Counting the number of double crochet stitches in the row:
The method for counting double crochet stitches in a row is similar to counting half double crochet stitches in a row. There are three chain stitches you skipped in the beginning by inserting the hook into the fourth chain stitch from the hook. Many patterns will count these skipped chain stitches as a double crochet stitch. These patterns will indicate, “The first three chain stitches count as the first double crochet stitch of the row.” In this case, the number of stitches in the row will be the number of double crochet stitches you have made plus one (the stitch formed by three chain stitches).
Later, the final stitch of the second row will be made into the top chain stitch of these three skipped chain stitches. I recommend crochet beginners put a stitch marker in the first skipped chain stitch from the hook as a reminder.
On the other hand, some patterns might indicate, “The first three chain stitches are not considered a stitch.” In this situation, the number of stitches of the first row will be the number of double crochet stitches you have made. When working on a second row, no future stitches will be made into the three chain stitches, unless a pattern states otherwise.
Below is a video tutorial about making a double crochet stitch.
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