Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Do you want to learn how to make the double crochet stitch? In this post I’ll show you how to double crochet with written instructions and an easy to follow video tutorial!

About the Double Crochet Stitch

What is DC?

DC or dc is the crochet stitch abbreviation for the double crochet stitch. The double crochet is often one of the first stitches that are learned by beginner crocheters, and it is used for a variety of different projects.

Double crochet is often used in projects like hats, scarves, blankets, and more. It is even occasionally used in my favorite thing to crochet: amigurumi.

The double crochet is taller than a single crochet and half double crochet stitch, but it is shorter than a treble crochet.

Before You Start

You won’t need any additional tools or materials to create a double crochet stitch. You’ll just need the yarn and hook that you are already using for your project.

Before starting this tutorial, you will need to know how to make a slip knot and chain stitches. While this is illustrated in the tutorial video, it is not the main focus. If you are unfamiliar with how to make a slip knot and chain, be sure to check out my tutorial.

How to Double Crochet

Let’s learn how to double crochet! In this tutorial I am using worsted weight yarn and a 4.0mm crochet hook.

First you will yarn over and then insert your hook into the designated stitch.

Then you will yarn over and draw up a loop (creating 3 loops on your hook).

Next you will yarn over again and then pull your yarn through the first two loops on your hook.

Then you will yarn over and pull your yarn through the remaining two loops on your hook.

This creates the double crochet stitch! This is further illustrated in the video tutorial below.

Double Crochet in Rows

If you are using double crochet in a project that is working in rows, you will need to utilize a turning chain. Different types of stitches require a different number of chains. The double crochet stitch uses a chain of 2.

For the double crochet stitch worked in rows, you will utilize 2 turning chains to start the new row of double crochet. The turning chain is used at the beginning of each double crochet row to bring the yarn up to the height needed for the next stitch. Typically the turning ch 2 does not count as a stitch (unless otherwise noted, be sure to check your pattern’s “notes” section).

After your turning chain, you will work your first double crochet stitch and continue working double crochet stitches across the row until you’ve reached the end of the row.

Video Tutorial for How to Double Crochet in a Chain

In this crochet video tutorial, I will demonstrate how to double crochet in a chain.

Please note that this video is for learning the double crochet stitch, and is not intended to teach the slip knot and chain. If you are not familiar with the slip knot and chain, please view that full tutorial here.

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Double Crochet in a Chain Tutorial on YouTube.

Double Crochet Troubleshooting

If your stitch count is off, make sure that you haven’t missed any stitches in the prior rows. It can be especially common to miss crocheting into the first or last stitch of the row.

If the pattern that you are working on states that the turning chain does NOT count as a stitch, be sure that you aren’t working any double crochet stitches into the turning chain for the entirety of the piece. Likewise, if the pattern states that it does count as a stitch, be sure that you ARE working the double crochet stitches into the turning chain for each row.

If you’re having trouble keeping the correct stitch count, it can be helpful to count your stitches as you go along, or at the end of each row to ensure that you catch any mistakes right away.

More Crochet Tutorials

I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial and learned how to double crochet! If you are new to crochet, be sure to check out my free course, Amigurumi for Beginners. You may also enjoy my single crochet tutorial, as well as my magic ring crochet tutorial.

Make sure you also check out my library of free crochet patterns!