Double Crochet Tutorial for Beginners

This beginner's tutorial will show you how to crochet the double crochet stitch.
We work up three rows and talk about turning chains and why they're important. You can use any "bulky" (5) or "super bulky" (6) weight yarn to practice. Use the hook size that your skein of yarn recommends.
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[@DemiAisha]

The 4th stitch? How do i only find this out now 😂 ive been crocheting for MONTHS. I made a sweater and the girl i was watching from said the 3rd. Also i didnt know you were supposed to flip the chain upside-down. This actually makes sense, i always struggled with sewing things together bc i didnt see those chains. Thank you so much, you helped me a lot haha

[@kimberlyrivard6945]

Very good demonstration of how to make a double crochet. Using the bulky yarn and larger hook really helped to see. Thank you.

[@lucygraham4743]

I wasn't expecting the back bump approach, but I love it!

[@keynankimme1985]

Thanks for this video! I am new st crocheting..i juust spent 4 hours crocheting.

[@aseelhabiballa]

I watched a tutorial from her teaching how to hdc and then i spend an hour crochetting a small ball

[@christinestewart8951]

I just started doing this and your video is helpful

[@ShravaniBhate2005]

Thank you so much!!! I really needed help in learning double crochet 🥺❤️

[@Yarndrasil]

You’re so welcome!!

[@magiccitymama1620]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@Yarndrasil]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aicymaganda471]

this is such an easy turotial and i understood everything!!! thank you so much, love lots from the Philippines ☺️☺️

[@Yarndrasil]

So lovely to hear that!! Lots of love back to you 🧶💗

[@krisannecristobal8462]

i has to help my son with his project and was able to do so coz of ur vids!!! keep it up

[@Yarndrasil]

I’m so happy to hear that! 🥰 Thanks, Gianne!

[@interstellephant7193]

hello! I’m completely new to crochet and have been watching a ton of videos- can I ask what the difference is between double crocheting into the back bump rather than double crocheting into the top of the stitch? Thank you!

[@Yarndrasil]

Hey there! So crocheting into the back bump of the first row makes matching edges for the first and last row. When you crochet the first row into the center of each stitches “v”, it warps the chain which causes it to always look different from the edge of the last row. It’s technically neater but it’s not at all necessary.

[@Maryamiy]

Thanks for this tutorial 🥺🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@AnthonyBarton-j4o]

This was sooo helpful😊

[@denacho69]

ok so i get the basic rhythm of this stitch, however, i'm having an issue at the turn. after my 1st row, i count 10 stitches as you demonstrated. after chaining 3 & turning, i went under the 2nd stitch as you showed. when i got to the end and counted my stitches, i only had 9. i undid my work and tried 2 more times making sure to NOT go under the turning stitch. i still come out with 9 at the end. i kept going for a 3rd row and same issue, 9 stitches. my edge does appear to be "leaning" in as opposed to out had i used the 1st stitch after chaining and turning. but i have been very careful to use the 2nd. and yet i still only get 9 stitches each time. obviously, that tells me that what i think is the 2nd stitch must be the 3rd, but watching this over and over and pausing constantly, i'm sure i'm using the 2nd. is there a better way to verify the 1st stitch i should be going under after turning my work?

[@Yarndrasil]

Hi there! The “chain 3” is your first double crochet stitch of that row, so be sure to count it as a stitch. A row of 10 double crochet stitches will look like: ch 3 (first stitch) and 9 double crochet across (second-tenth stitches). Take care to work your final double crochet in the top (3rd stitch) of the chain three from the previous row. Hope this is helpful!

[@zahraanatiq3111]

this is the clearest tutorial on youtube! thank you!

[@Yarndrasil]

I’m so happy it helped 🥰

[@LoviJheanneJustiniano]

hi I'm a beginner on making a crochet When I'm done at the end I don't know How to lock it

[@lujainaldarraji994]

Wow that’s cute

[@oliviarivera7264]

This actually helped me so much!

[@Yarndrasil]

Awesome!! ✨

[@CozyMo]

I just started crocheting and my double crochet stitches keep decreasing by one as I’ve been going and I couldn’t figure out why but your video made me realize that I was only chaining 1 instead of 3 every turn🥲

[@juliemorisette911]

Thanks for the 3rd row. What yarn are you using.

[@sarahcompton196]

I've been crocheting for several years and never saw the lovely neat back bump approach before. Thank you! Also I've been trying to copy your yarn hold technique as I've been getting a sore hand my way, but I can't work it out properly. Do you have a separate tutorial for how you hold the yarn? I mostly use 3 or 4 ply or fingering yarn, this might make a difference? Thanks.

[@Yarndrasil]

Hi Sarah! I don't currently have a video on that technique...but I bruised my hand roller skating this weekend so perhaps this would be the perfect topic for this Friday's post? 😅 In the meantime, I'll try to write out the steps. Maybe it'll be helpful but visuals might be needed. First, I bring the working yarn between my ring and pinky finger. I then wrap it clockwise around my pink finger. The working yarn lays flat underneath my ring and middle fingers, basically skipping those two fingers on the backside. I bring the yarn through the space between my middle and pointer finger. Finally, the yarn lays over my pointer finger (which can be positioned differently to adjust tension). You can also adjust the tension by gently tugging the working yarn near your finger. Really hope that helps! Happy crocheting!

[@Yarndrasil]

Hi again! I was able to make that video after all. Hope it helps :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXPcdol9oJdpe6c

[@FatimahDoucoure]

What yarn do y use?

[@juliemorisette911]

Stich markers would help me a bit. But why are you using?

[@cs6189]

Why did we account for only 2 extra chains on the initial chain but added 3 at the turn? TIA💗

[@Yarndrasil]

Good question! We start with a chain of 12 because: 9 stitches + 1 turning chain of 3 = 10 stitches total For double crochet, the turning chain of 3 should always be thought of as an individual double crochet stitch. Really hope this helps!

[@roxyavocado5663]

Hello I had a question I’ve seen some videos where they say after 4 stitches and then some say after 3 to start after u have ur chain ready. 😭 I’m just so confused.

[@0-Ash_Playz-0]

what size do you use??

[@dariax2891]

is it UK or US terminology?

[@lujainaldarraji994]

🤩

[@christinestewart8951]

🤞👍👍

[@Hackerbunny]

Tysm! 830 like

[@strangerthings9777]

This was not helpful at all for me

[@Yarndrasil]

Sorry. Try someone else?