How to Double Crochet: Complete Beginner Tutorial

Double Crochet Tutorial

This tutorial uses US crochet terminology. Begin with an active loop on your hook and a next stitch ready to work into.

1. Before inserting the hook into the next stitch, yarn over.
2. Insert the hook into the stitch.
3. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the stitch.
4. Check the hook: you should now have three loops on it.
5. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops.
6. Check again: two loops should remain on the hook.
7. Yarn over once more and draw through both remaining loops.
8. The double crochet stitch is complete, with one working loop left on the hook.

Checkpoint: A completed double crochet is visibly taller than a single crochet. Repeat the same sequence whenever the pattern calls for another double crochet.

Practise Double Crochet in a Row

Make a foundation chain and use the insertion point specified by your pattern. At the end of the row, turn and make the stated turning chain. A turning chain may or may not count as the first stitch, so use the pattern's rule consistently. Mark the first and last stitch while learning to prevent shrinking or widening edges.

US and UK Terminology

This guide uses US terms. The same stitch is called treble crochet in UK terminology. A UK double crochet is a shorter stitch equivalent to a US single crochet, so confirm the terminology before beginning any pattern.

Common Double Crochet Problems

Three loops should be present after drawing up the first loop. Complete the stitch in two pull-through stages: through two loops, then through two loops. If the fabric becomes tight, avoid pulling the working loop down against the hook shaft. If edges lean, recount the row and check whether the turning chain is being counted correctly.

Visual guide

Use these images as placement checkpoints. Match the loop count and hook position before moving to the next step.

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