Double Crochet Stitch (dc) – Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

The double crochet (dc) is a basic crochet stitch that is taller than single crochet and half double crochet. It’s commonly used in blankets, garments and textured patterns.

In amigurumi, it’s most often used for small details like clothing.

Below you’ll find a simple step-by-step tutorial with photos that show exactly how to make the double crochet stitch.

Here’s how to crochet the double crochet stitch step by step

Step 1

Yarn over hook and insert your hook in the next stitch.

Step 2

Yarn over hook and pull through the stitch.

Step 3

Yarn over hook and pull through first two loops on the hook.

Step 4

Yarn over hook and bring the yarn through the last two loops on the hook.

This is how double crochet stitches look in a row.

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