How to Foundation Double Crochet | SLOW INSTRUCTIONS | Double Crochet Chainless Foundation Stitch

Learning the Foundation Double Crochet Stitch (FDC) is easier than you think! This step-by-step, slow moving tutorial will have you completing this crochet stitch in no time. Also known as the Double Crochet Chainless Foundation Stitch, the Foundation Double Crochet Stitch is an essential stitch to master when learning how to crochet.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:32 Hope Corner Farm Crochet
0:40 About the Foundation Double Crochet Stitch
0:51 Starting the Foundation Double Crochet Stitch
5:47 Wrapping up the Foundation Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial

[@LizSB]

I have watched so many videos on how to to Foundation Double Crochet and this is the absolute best explanation! Your instructions are very clear and concise. Thank you so much for this video!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am SO glad it helped you! That is why I make my videos! Happy Crocheting! :)

[@alolaninetales]

this immediately became the best tutorial when you pointed out how keeping that one loop loose prevents the stitching from curving. it was driving me nuts and none of the other tutorials i watched mentioned it! thank you!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I know it is a common frustration! I'm glad it helped you! :)

[@haddayr]

This is the best explanation and tutorial on this I've ever seen!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

@@haddayr thank you! You just made my day!!! 😀

[@amandawebster7970]

Thanks, this was super helpful! Clear and perfectly paced with easy visibility

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am so glad it helped you!!!! 🙂

[@sarahhale3068]

Thank you! I am a seasoned crocheter of over 15 years but have never done FDC before. I can't tell you the amount of FDC tutorials I watched and I still couldn't get it. Your video fixed that for me. Thank you. ❤

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

Oh! I am so glad it was helpful for you! That is the whole goal for my videos!!! :)

[@bananamittens]

Holy crap, can't explain how excellent this video is. I read blog posts and watched other videos and just couldn't figure out what to do. You're now my go to crochet explainer!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am SO happy it was helpful! That is my goal with my videos! Happy crocheting!!!! :)

[@user-lh8ph3yo5f]

Excellent tutorial- got to grips with it straight away 😀 Game changer for me - a crochet noob who hates the long chain idea

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am happy it was helpful! I hate long chains too! :)

[@laraburton1748]

Thank you for such an awesome video! I’ve tried to do the FDC for a long time, and because of your video, it’s the first time I’ve been successful! From one Home Ec teacher to another, fantastic demo!😊

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I love that you are a Home Ec teacher too! There are not a lot of us! Happy crocheting! :)

[@kimrodriguez1698]

Crocheting a base chain of over 200 stitches (and keeping them neat and even by using the proper tension) was so frustrating that I had to give your technique a try. Success😊!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

Oh I am SO glad it helped! I hate chaining that much!!! Happy crocheting!🧶

[@kathykathleenk5710]

Totally awesome! Thanks a bunch.

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

Glad you liked it! Happy crocheting! :)

[@missdecline7014]

I never understood these until now! Thank you! You're a great teacher!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am SO glad it helped you!!! :)

[@crochetguildaustralia-memb7874]

What a fantastic video. Well done.

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

Aww! Thank you for the kind words! Happy crocheting! :)

[@drtmuir]

My chainless foundations always look even worse than my foundation chains, but I am determined to get this right.

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

It really is a stitch that takes practice. I found that once I got the hang of it I very rarely use a chain to start if I can help it!

[@christinehoffman1825]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

You're welcome! :)

[@bettyheath6221]

I am going to go away and use this technique as the first row of a filet crochet project I am about to start. I dreaded chaining 114 stitches and then going back

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am with you! I hated chaining massive numbers and then having to go back and crochet into them! Happy crocheting! :)

[@laurawalton3174]

You have made this so much easier for me!! I am glad that you went slower and then show how it is supposed to look! Thank you so much for sharing!❤😊

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

You're welcome! I am so glad it was helpful for you! :)

[@ruwgirl]

Thank you so much 💖 I finally understand where to insert the hook after making a stitch....I could never see exactly where the hook should go. I'm so excited to begin a project again after many tries😅 You're a great teacher 😍 New subscriber here 👍

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am so glad it helped!!!! 😃

[@janinechanglrayn4132]

Me too... I'm so thankful and relieved. This is the best foundation double stitch tutorial I've seen. Thank you so much❤

[@antoinettebarrella5330]

Have been trying to learn this Project Start for a long long time (I have a gazillion books )- Well, YOU DID IT! I now know how to make a FOUNDATION CHAIN CROCHET!!! Yipee!!! Thanks

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

This makes me SO happy to hear! I am very glad it helped you out - that's the goal of my videos! Happy crocheting! :)

[@ChrisRodgers33]

Definitely got to grips with foundation single and double crochet with your videos. Hate starting with chain as I always make it too tight. No problems now😂❤🎉

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I had the same problem with starting with a chain for my projects. That's why I love the foundation stitches and use them any time I can! I am so glad my videos helped you! :)

[@CielleT]

Thank you! You do make slow instructions - and I get this stitch now. Bless you.

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am so glad it was helpful!!! :)

[@deborahdasilva496]

I love your videos. Do more please, you are such a great teacher !

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words! That is my goal with my videos! I love teaching people how to crochet! :)

[@lindalatona5598]

Easiest explanation of this stitch I have seen. This time I may actually get it. LOL

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am SO glad it was helpful for you!! That is the goal of my videos! Happy crocheting! :)

[@serenalwoods]

You are a very good teacher and make it very easy to see what's going on thank you😂

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

Thank you for the kind feedback! Happy crocheting! :)

[@connieheep2638]

Thank you for your time and patience 🤗✨💖

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

You're welcome! :)

[@anjanimandke4892]

Loved your way of explaining. Had viewed some other videos but was confused about where to begin the next foundation stitch. Got perfect clarity after viewing your video. Thankyou♥️

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am so glad it helped you! :)

[@ramonac6426]

Same here ! This video was the most helpful.

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

@@ramonac6426 I am so glad it helped! :)

[@jessicatato15]

the BEST video for technique!!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

Aww! Thank you so much! :)

[@Ctrl_alt_em]

Thank you for the great video. I was having so much trouble figuring out where to start the next stitch. You made it very clear.

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

You are so welcome! I am so glad it was helpful! :)

[@yeinji2760]

oh you're the best. thank you

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

Thank you for the kind feedback! :)

[@NanaGram]

Thanks ❤ great video as usual!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

Thanks for the kind feedback! :)

[@orangessun5019]

Thanks. Such a great step by step tuto

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

You're welcome! :)

[@kiki9617]

this is amazing! thank you so much for this tutorial :)

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

You're welcome! :) I am so glad it helped!

[@dianecarillion15]

could follow beautifully! so much better than a row of chains and then doubles!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am so glad it helped! :)

[@sistahj9231]

Great tutorial… you explained it perfectly as to where I actually put the hook to create the stitches after the first one. And, you’re the only tutorial that said chain 3 to begin, and it came out perfect (1 said ch 4 and 1 said ch 1 and I couldn’t get it).

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am SO glad my video helped! :)

[@mevsv6103]

After searching several older books, looking at 3 other tutorials, I think you have actually made it a lot clearer how to do this stitch - I still need lots of practice and wish I had an drawn image on this technique, but this is great - Thank you so much😊 do you have a stitch diagram reference drawing?

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I am glad to hear this tutorial helped! Unfortunately, I do not have a diagram for this stitch. I will have to work on one! :)

[@sofiap1767]

Thank you for a great video! My question is when you are starting row tow, whitch side of your chain do you crochet in?

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

If I have just completed a row of FDC stitches, the next row gets worked into the side that is currently closest to my crochet hook. I usually chain and flip/turn to start the next row so that side is in the correct place. I hope that makes sense! :)

[@user-eo7ib2ns5p]

This is great! I never knew about dis kinda stitch! I'm jus wondering if theres a certain way to end dis tho? I'm gonna start a scarf so I'd jus like to know before i reach da end

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

You just keep repeating until you have the number of stitches that you need. You then chain and turn and start the next row. There is no special way to end this stitch. Hope this help! :)

[@seagreenblue4052]

Thank you so much. This is the perfect tutorial for dummies like me. I've crocheted a blanket 1/3 of the way. Saw problems. Frogged. Tried chain, then SC for a neat finish. This tightened entire length by >40%. Frogged. Now I'm here. QUESTION: The pattern starts right on the First Row after making 178 chains. If I do a DC foundational row, how do I know which is RIGHT side and WRONG side? With this, I'll be starting the pattern on Second Row instead of first row. Please help. 🙏

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

If you check out my video on fixing problems with foundation stitches, I show how to go to the next row after using a FDC, among many other things! I hope this helps! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX-llKGHa9l0hKM

[@seagreenblue4052]

@@hopecornerfarmcrochet Thank you very much for your response. I will check it out. ☺️

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

@@seagreenblue4052 You're welcome!

[@mollyhahn1906]

After the first couple of DCs, I get lost as to where to insert for the next stitch. Do you have a video that specifically points to where the next DC stitch goes? Is it the bottom of the first "chain" of the previous DC stitch? You are a wonderful teacher!

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

@@mollyhahn1906 It is at the bottom of the first loop or chain of the previous FDC stitch. I am working on a blog photo tutorial for this stitch, which I hope to have up soon too! Thanks for the kind words! :)

[@annarees2186]

hi there! beginner here, thank you for such a detailed explanation. I am planning to use this stitch rather for a blanket pattern, rather than a chain then double crochet. Question: does this foundation double crochet stitch count as the first row of double crochet on my regular chain/dc pattern?

[@annarees2186]

also to continue to the next row of double crochet, do I continue with the turning stitches as noted in the pattern, as if it is a normal row?

[@annarees2186]

example if it helps to understand what I’m asking: pattern says - chain 152. row 1: double crochet in 4th ch from hook. DC in each Ch after (150st). chain 3, turn work row 2: DC in 2nd stitch

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

I would count it as the first row of double crochet if your pattern is telling you to chain and then double crochet. Hope this helps! :)

[@machelleswiney7834]

I have a question. I am very new to crocheting and I want to try this. My question is, when a pattern starts out with a chain that is multiples of 6 plus 3. Can you explain how do you do that in the chain less foundation chain?

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

It would just be multiples of 6. The plus 3 is for creating the first stitch with a chain and stitch, so if you use the foundation double crochet to start, you would just need multiples of 6. Keep in mind that the Foundation Double Crochet counts as one row of double crochet stitches to start (it would be the same as chaining and then creating a row of double crochets). I hope this makes sense! Happy crocheting! :)

[@machelleswiney7834]

@@hopecornerfarmcrochet yes it makes perfect sense. Thank you for responding so quickly. I fi can get this down I think this is going to be my favorite way to start this pattern.

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

@@machelleswiney7834 I am glad it helped! I hardly start any of my projects with a chain anymore! :)

[@lilliblx3994]

Hi, how do I count the foundation Stiches at the end?

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

On the top of the stitch there will be what looks like a V. Each V is one stitch. I hope this helps! :)

[@ramonadodge1704]

How do you join ends together

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

If you are curious about how to join these in the round, I have a video tutorial for that on my channel as well. :)

[@AartiGupta-hw7lq]

Is the first chain 3 the first dc?

[@hopecornerfarmcrochet]

@@AartiGupta-hw7lq yes it is!