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Tutorial: Double Crochet (dc)

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A double crochet (dc) stitch is twice as tall as a single crochet. It’s a beginner stitch and very important to learn. It’s a wonderful stitch to use when you want to add height quickly to a project.

Our bamboo infinity scarf (pictured) is made entirely of dc stitches, our cowl hat uses a combination of stitches which includes the dc, and the dc is also used at the end of our sunglasses case to create the cinch.

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To Begin: One loop on hook.
To Begin: One loop on hook.
Second: Yarn Over Hook (yoh) so the yarn hangs in front of the hook as pictured.
Second: Yarn over hook (yoh) so the yarn hangs in front of the hook as pictured.
Third: Insert hook into next stitch (st) under both loops (Unless directed otherwise, always work under both loops). Next, yoh.
Third: Insert hook into next stitch (st) under both loops then yoh (unless directed otherwise, always work under both loops).
Fourth: Pull yoh through the st (3 loops on hook)
Fourth: Pull yoh through the st (3 loops on hook).
Fifth: yoh
Fifth: yoh
Sixth: Pull yoh through first and second loop.
Sixth: Pull yoh through first and second loop.
Seventh: Two loops remain on hook.
Seventh: Two loops remain on hook.
Eighth: yoh
Eighth: yoh
Ninth: Pull yoh through two remaining loops.
Ninth: Pull yoh through two remaining loops.
Tenth: One double crochet (dc) complete.
Tenth: One dc st complete.

Let us know if you have any questions as you work on this stitch.
Happy Crocheting!
Abbey

Abbreviations used in this tutorial:

dc – double crochet

st – stitch

yoh – yarn over hook

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