Double Crochet Stitch (dc)

HOW TO CROCHET A DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH (video tutorial)

Learn how to crochet a double crochet (dc) stitch with this detailed, close up video tutorial. The double crochet (dc) stitch is a popular crochet stitch for granny squares, tote bags, scarves, etc.

HOW TO CROCHET A DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH (with step-by-step photos)

These close-up, double crochet step-by-step photos detail how to make the stitch. The double crochet stitch is used a lot in crochet, especially for bigger projects, so this is an important stitch to know.

Yarn over.

Insert your hook into the next stitch. Should now have 4 loops on your hook.

Yarn over. Pull yarn through two loops on your crochet hook.

Should now have 3 loops on your hook.

Yarn over. Pull yarn through two loops on your crochet hook.

Should now have 2 loops on your crochet hook.

Yarn over. Pull through two loops on your crochet hook.

You successfully completed the double crochet (dc) stitch! Keep going!

Yarn over.

Insert your hook into the next stitch. Should now have 4 loops on your hook.

Yarn over. Pull yarn through two loops on your crochet hook.

Should now have 3 loops on your hook.

Yarn over. Pull yarn through two loops on your crochet hook.

Should now have 2 loops on your crochet hook.

Yarn over. Pull through two loops on your crochet hook.

You successfully completed the double crochet (dc) stitch! Keep going!

CROCHET PATTERNS WITH THE DOUBLE CROCHET (dc) STITCH

Browse my free crochet patterns that use the double crochet (dc) stitch. The beginner-friendly patterns walk you through each step of the project with helpful photos and videos to guide you through each step.