Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) Tutorial

One thing I wish I had learned earlier on when learning to crochet? The foundation double crochet stitch! This stitch is perfect for starting a new project when you don't like working back through your foundation chain.
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[@bethlarson4945]

Who ever figured this out is a genius. Now I can tackle those patterns that start with chain 200. 😁

[@randallsam9774]

instablaster.

[@MeatiestSasquatch]

Chain 200 and keep a striaght line 😩

[@madhudarish9142]

Exactly man.. and the headache of having to count the chain starting that says " do it in multiple of so much + so much"

[@eh1702]

Five years after you made this, it’s still the video that actually solves the tricky bits for nearly half a million of us: just where to put the hook into the “bottom” of the stitch.. Thank you!

[@JazzyJude]

This video is FANTASTIC! The way you explained the bottom base loop to stand ‘tall’ was the biggest tip, as my work was curving. THANK YOU!!!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful : )

[@karencanino8773]

This is the first time I actually understood foundation chains. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤

[@courtneykohler9087]

Yes thank you! Figuring out where I'm supposed to insert hook for next fdc was so complicated even after like 3 videos but yours is like oh wow I didn't realize it was that easy. THANK YOU

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it helped!

[@michelleardillo8417]

This is my fourth video I’ve watched trying to learn FDC and it’s the first one that I could actually do myself. Thank you for the clear explanation!

[@thehappychibidragon]

Oh my gosh.. I have gone through several different videos trying to learn this stitch..... and thanks to you ...I FINALLY GOT IT!!! THANK YOU!!! I have 2 graduation afghans to make by June.. and the pattern I want to use requires this stitch.

[@sheilahurst8527]

Thank you for making foundation chains seem simple. I have been so confused by them and have suffered with chains being too tight. Because of you I am finally able to do half double and double foundation chains.

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scizessita]

I had no idea such a thing even existed (and I've been crocheting for over half a century)! Thank you so much.

[@Iissafaith]

I have been trying to figure out this stitch for ages, and I think this is the ONLY video out of so many that has explained it so clearly that I can actually understand it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@gerriphillips3837]

I’ve been crocheting since a little girl and I always forget how to start this stitch. Thank you so much. Love your enthusiasm, a great teacher.

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

THIS IS FOR ME! especially with the history of a left finger break that healed nerve-impaired. Now it's easier to crochet a foundation. Thought I might have to give this hobby up due to imperfect starts.

[@deborahol]

This is amazing. I was shown a different way which was way trickier and hard to get the same size stitch all the way across. Many thanks 😊

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SharpAssKnittingNeedles]

Such a fantastic technique! I'm mainly a knitter and working into long crochet chains is as bad as working into a backward-loop cast on of any length. Thank you so much for this awesome video!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShepVet]

I can’t even begin to thank you enough. I’ve watched so many other videos, and was doing it right but without truly being able to see and fully understand. My stitches were subpar and I am one of those people who wont move on until I reasonably perfect the technique and approve the results as good. Your use of larger yarn/hook along with your clear, concise directions has made the world of difference. My stitches are gorgeous and mine looks like yours. I am a solid beginner, with good beginning intermediate skills and you just became one of my favorite teachers. I am working on my 1st, basic blanket and this was the last part I needed to understand (using my beginner yarn) before jumping in with my project yarn. Thank you!

[@HeartHookHome]

I am so glad you found the tutorial helpful!!

[@isabellaosbaldeston6287]

Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate that you use a large size hook and choose a background that is a good contrast colour to the yarn

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

THANK YOU FOR THIS EXCELLENT TUTORIAL 💝! IT DOES MAKE YOUR FINISHED PROJECT LOOK SO MUCH BETTER! VERY CLEAN & NOT SO TIGHT AS STARTING WITH SINGLE CROCHET STITCHES 😊💝!

[@susansandberg184]

This is the easiest to understand than anything I have found. Thank you for rescuing me.

[@kathleenvaldovinos3691]

This is by far the best and easiest tutorial I ever used. I think I was doing work with. Thank you. I’m looking forward to using your using forward to use your tutorial again.

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@grumblefkitty]

omg this is genius! i love the neatness of the bottom edge.

[@user-rx7ek4zv9j]

Thank you so much for counting the stitches. Helped me a lot. 😊

[@DTrainsWife01]

Why am I just now learning about this!!!! 😮 Game changer!!!!

[@ritaschmitt]

How do you continue with foundation row when you have a base of say 90 chaines

[@ahorseperson2175]

Where has this been all my crocheting life?! 🤩😍🥰

[@Getvictd744]

👍I haven't made anything for at least 17yrs and was like what is this?

[@Handmaidenofyeshua]

Been crocheting for 50 years, never too old to learn a new trick , stitch:0), thank you! Like my yarn, I'm hooked (subscribed).

[@bethparsons]

Thank you so much for this video! I have tried so many times over the years and just couldn't do this. After watching your video last night, the light bulb finally came on! Haha I guess I was making it harder than it truly is! Now I can tackle all those projects I put aside! Thank you so much!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it helped!

[@icewater4725]

I love this. Ive been doing it the other way for so long i have to rewire my brain. So excited i came across this. 🙏🏽

[@OzLioness]

Thank you! I appreciate the refresher! Its been SO LONG since I've done this, I just could not get it right. You Rule! Very easy to follow

[@angelaguinnip7269]

Thank you for a great video that was easy to follow. Also, thank you for not having crazy long nails that are extremely distracting for so many of us. I seriously appreciate that. 🙂

[@kristensmith3079]

Thank you for explaining where to start on the second row. I've read and watched so many tutorials trying to figure out how to transition and NO ONE explains it😂. Super helpful.

[@jordanfatato7210]

Thank you for this! I crocheted a lot and then I stopped working on my projects this really refresh my memory at 2:32 I think you explained it the best! Thank you!

[@montanalilac]

Whew! I tend to crochet pretty tightly and I HATE that first row into chains. This is an awesome alternative. So much easier. I’ve crocheted for 30 years and can’t figure out how I never knew about this! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@InfectedSanitie]

I just wanted to thank you because I watched several other videos and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. After watching your video it turns out I just needed to loosing up lol that one little tip changed my life lol now this is my favorite stitch to do

[@horningjan]

I’ve watched other videos on Facebook and yours is GREAT! Really shows exactly what to do, holding the yarn and the work in a great position to see and understand the process!

[@jessiecampbell8393]

Thank you so much!! I watched so many different videos from different people and you’re the first one that was able to really teach me. I feel like yours is more simple than the other ones that I watched. you aldo explained it much better.

[@thistledownealli]

This is perfect! I’m making a lot of Afghans and this method will be much better than chaining 250!!

[@susanjaeger2081]

This was difficult to learn on lace- weight yarn, but so worth it! Thanks for this video. 😊

[@judywalker2849]

Oh ok basically you extended double crochet all the way up, cool 😎 now it makes sense for the pattern I was reading thanks for sharing ❤

[@ruthmaryrose]

Love this! Such a clear explanation and thank you for showing how to do the first row. Very helpful.

[@HeartHookHome]

You're welcome : )

[@SleepingSwan88]

Thanks so much! The way you explained it made me realize how easy it actually is. Now I am wondering why I bothered with all those annoying foundation chains in the first place. Thanks to you, never again!

[@Dawn.of.the-day]

Fantastic, thank you, it helped the start of a hat, setting the foundation for a few rows of front post stitch. I found doing chains and then a row of double crochet it was feeling tight from the chains alone, this doesn't with dc foundation, it's perfect :)

[@suzannepassow1344]

Great tutorial! Easy to see, concise, and clear diagram of the stitch. Fantastic!

[@carolwoods253]

Thank you for your clear explanation. I especially like how you describe the actual anatomy of the stitch. It makes sense now!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jedipwnces]

Thank you!! I was having such a hard time with this in a pattern with only written instructions. Needed the visual and the repetition!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mdaddio1440]

Thank you! I’ve tried this a few times in the past and couldn’t get it until now! Great tutorial!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it helped!

[@Sherbear60]

Thank you Ashlea!! You made this so easy!! I'm starting your Lori Poncho and wanted to do it like your's. I have crocheted since I was 8,,,so, 50+ years,,,but still like learning new tricks. 😂

[@darasnyder976]

Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial! I've always wanted to create a rectangle shawl, but I didn't want to deal with the long chain. I just subscribed to your channel. THANKS AGAIN!!!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katherinejerome5699]

Watched a few videos on this and it's not made any sense until now - fabulous instructions thank you!

[@wolfmoon5720]

I have tried and given up on the foundation double row many times and watched many different videos but your video finally made it all click! I can actually visualise what I'm doing with that ch1 forming the bottom then working the stitch sideways in comparison to the normal way. I am doing a second cardigan for my baby nephews and I did the first one with normal chain rows so I am looking forward to an easier and neater edging on this one. Thanks!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad you found it helpful!!

[@Niecie56]

Wow...I believe you are the first one I've ever seen hold your yarn and hook exactly like I do. Definitely subscribed. 😃

[@l.b.9522]

omg. this was easier than I thought. LOL THANK YOU! I had so much anxiety over it.

[@shauntaem5678]

Explained the best &simplest I've seen. Great, great teacher!

[@tiffaniredford5077]

I was sooo confused how everyone was saying this video made it so easy for them because i could NOT get it. Then I realised I was the problem 😂 i didnt start in the first ch, but now i got it!!! Thank you so much! Lol

[@frances5610]

Genius!! This video makes it much easier to understand. This will be great when making those blankets and afghans with so many chains. Thanks!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@geethasharma8500]

Very beautifully explained. .. base, dc and top chains. I got it in one go. Thanks

[@tamilong4783]

Thank you for this video, now I understand that you have to keep the chain separated from the double crochet, thinking of this keeps me on track!

[@haley-yg4sn]

Been Crocheting for years and never heard of this. I like it now that I got to see how to do it! Now I can make this Bulky infinity scarf that had this for the start of the pattern. 💗

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ivymooncos]

This is such a good tutorial! I was wondering why my rows were curving, thank you!!!

[@laliz7025]

I am a long time crocheter and have attempted the foundation chain many times, with no success. With this video, which I watched a couple times, I will never "chain" again! Thank you very, very much.

[@HeartHookHome]

Wonderful! Glad it helped!

[@secretsquirrel7300]

I've been looking for a good FDC tutorial. Most of them either go too fast, don't show a good angle, or just plain do it wrong. This is perfect!! I was able to follow it easily and now actually understand it instead of just following it along.

[@HeartHookHome]

I am so glad you found the video helpful!!

[@Tina-zl5xs]

I really enjoy how you explained each step. Really helpful!

[@kimlynch1770]

Thank you for this very clear and very easy to understand tutorial!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@boukejagt1219]

Thankyou Ashlea for all of your foundation crochet videos. You did such a great job explaining how to do it!. Thanks so much!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xyzt580]

The best explanation here in KZbin....

[@j5r2r7]

This is an excellent tutorial! I’m very much a beginner-level crocheted and it was easy to follow even for me. Thank you so much.

[@Niailis]

Thank you, this was really clear to watch and helped me to understand that I have been doing it wrong for years :D

[@pricewepaid]

This is absolute GENIUS!

[@buzzkitcrochet]

omg finally someone explaining it so i can understand!!!! thank you so much!

[@piglette0928]

Ty! Perfectly explained , I love how you told us which stitch represents what. And Also i know why my chain was curling

[@crystaldswhite]

Thank you!!! I avoided learning this for so long! LOVE this technique!

[@billgrover9421]

Excellent commentary! Very good instructor.

[@sethuk217]

Thank you for this clear tutorial.

[@griffinmaeve]

Great tutorial! Every step was clear to follow and it was clear what you were doing the whole time. Thank you so much!

[@hookedbyjanice]

This is an awesome tutorial. Crystal clear, thank you!

[@misdina56]

Thank you for a perfectly clear toturial ❣️

[@vermathrax13]

Thank you for showing me how not to curve. That was a problem I was having.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😁😁😁

[@diannehernandez83]

Thank you! I'm so glad I 'm came across your video! I've watched several other on how To Foundation Double Crochet but yours made sense to me!! I finally got It! LOL! Thank you!

[@janruiz6610]

Thanks so much for sharing. Very nice tutorial. Exciting to learn new things

[@DebraJ404]

If the pattern uses traditional ch 196 and DC in 4th ch from hook, how many foundation DC would you do?

[@palomaquerida604]

Umm okay. Thank you! Man i was always intimated by the FC! But this made it seem so easy and it was! I love it. Gracias!

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it helped!

[@josijo9216]

Best explanation of this - thank you so much

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad you think so!

[@narellelemans7176]

Fantastic explaining - you make it very easy to follow - thank you very much.

[@jacquelined5760]

Thank you Ashley 💘🤗

[@DyeDIY]

Really clear and easy to follow, thanks! Makes starting my huge blanket much easier.

[@beccab7542]

Thank you for making such a great tutorial ❤

[@kimquinn7728]

Brilliant!!!!😁🤣 Finallllyyyy! Thank you so much. This is my first foundation stitch I have learned. Now going to look at your sc and tc foundations. 🥰😚

[@HeartHookHome]

Wonderful!

[@rosejohnson4131]

Thank you, thank you. Love this.

[@brittany.m5751]

YOU EXPLAINED IT SO EASILY THANK YOU SM!! 🥰💛

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it helped!

[@deborahasher9819]

Thank you so much for this video I have never got this but straight away with your clear instructions I have mastered it!

[@HeartHookHome]

You're welcome. Glad it helped : )

[@MakerMarkKnits]

So clear, so helpful! Thank you 😊

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wyrd.wytch89]

This is awesome!! Thank you for sharing! This is going to make starting my next project a breeze considering I have to start with a chain of 430! 😅

[@HeartHookHome]

Ooof! That is a lot! Glad this can help in some way!

[@doloreschavez8994]

Thank you for a clear understanding of the stitches

[@VictoriaEAC]

wonderful! GREAT tutorial - thank you

[@dawnmarie1910]

Thank you do much way easier than I expected.

[@sharondonovan5293]

its a very nice looking foundation chain.....i like much better then the original way

[@kassiajames992]

Easy to follow. Thanks for the great video.

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maggiem.5904]

Thanks - VERY clear instructions, and video is very well done, so we can see exactly how you are doing it. I have read multiple instructions and watched multiple videos on this technique, and this is the best I’ve seen. I find it interesting that you start the first foundation DC in the bottom loop of the first chain - I have seen and read of it done in a variety of ways, but I like the look of this, a nice square corner. You are very clear about how you turn to start the next row, thanks. Maybe clearer with DC, but in the past I haven’t clear with SC on whether you start your next row on the “top” or “bottom” of the stitch. I will watch your foundation SC video. My only concern is that the bottom corner of that last stitch is rounded and doesn’t match the corner by the first stitch. Do you kind of square this up when you do a border? I think put a stitch marker in there to make sure I don’t get confused about where the corner is. Anyway, well done!

[@user-re5de8rx4d]

Thank you so much , explained so well . Your awesome .

[@HeartHookHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lizzettecruz5054]

Great video! The tip about keeping the first loop tall, at the same level as the others was very helpful to me. I subscribed and will be watching all your awesome videos! Thanks!

[@HeartHookHome]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@malawaiatv2692]

OH MY FLIPPING GAHDDDDDDAHH …..I just got it on the first try. Ma’am you are holy.

[@HeartHookHome]

Wonderful!!!

[@robynfairchild8274]

How are you holding the yarn for tension? Im really struggling in every aspect possible to find my comfortable feel to easily stsrt it back up .. 😟