How to Knit Double Crochet

The double crochet is one of the most basic and useful stitches in knitting. Once you’ve mastered this crochet pattern — and it doesn’t take long — you can use it to knit sweaters, bed covers, scarves, home decor, and more.

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Double Hook – American Style

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Crochet the yarn from back to front.

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Insert the hook into the stitch you want. Usually, you’ll put the stitch in the hole closest to the hook, or, if you’re starting with the basic chain, use a double crochet on the fourth stitch. Take a look at the pattern to knit correctly.

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Hook the yarn and gently hold the yarn over the stitch. In other words, pull the yarn through the loop on the hook. You should now have three (3) loops on the hook.

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Hook and pull the yarn through the first two (2) loops of knitting on the hook.

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Hook and pull the yarn through the first two (2) loops of knitting on the hook.

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You have completed one (1) American double crochet stitch. You should see one (1) loop left on the hook.

Double Hook – British Style

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Insert the hook into the stitch you want. Usually, you’ll put the stitch in the hole closest to the hook, or, if you’re starting with the basic chain, use a double crochet on the second stitch. Take a look at the pattern to knit correctly.

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Crochet the yarn and then turn the hook neck towards you.

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Pull the yarn over the stitch. You should now have two (2) loops on the hook.

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Crochet the yarn again and pull the yarn through both loops on the hook.

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You have now knitted one (1) British double crochet; you will see one (1) loop left on the hook.

Advice

The basic crochet chain with the American Double Crochet requires three stitches, while the British Double Crochet has only one stitch.

Steps

Double Hook – American Style

Double Hook – British Style

Advice

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