Learn how to crochet a double crochet stitch step-by-step with this easy beginner’s guide. Includes photos, video and clear instructions for first-time crocheters! This stitch is a timeless classic that works up beautifully in clothing and blankets; it’s also a foundational stitch to many of the more complicated ones.
Each of my stitch tutorials has instructions for making a square. Once I finish this series of “How to Crochet…” I will show you guys how to put it together, and we will make a throw blanket using all the stitches we learned how to crochet.
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A List of What You Need
- Weight 4 acrylic yarn (I use ‘I love this yarn’ from hobby lobby)
- 6mm crochet hook (this is the set I use https://amzn.to/3uNYwBm )
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Tape measure
For those who already know what they are doing
R1: Ch 20, dc in 3rd st from hook.
R2-12: Ch 2, turn, dc in each st
Tie off and weave in your ends! Congrats, you finished your Double Crochet square. I’ll see you in the next one.
Video Tutorial
For those who prefer using a video to learn, you can check out mine here on my Youtube channel.
Let’s begin
You’re going to start with a chain of 20.
Wrap your hook and find the 3rd chain from your hook. Insert and wrap your hook, pull through the first loop, this will leave 3 loops on your hook.
Wrap your hook and pull through 2 loops; this will leave 2 loops on your hook. Wrap your hook again and pull through the last 2 loops. You made your first double crochet!
Keep going until you finish your first row!
Continue repeating row two 10 more times; you’ll end with a total of 12 rows. Tie off and weave your ends in.
Congrats on finishing your square! I’ll see you next Thursday with another!
