Welcome Crocheter to the next tutorial in the how to crochet stitch tutorial series, the double crochet stitch. Crystal from ChristaCoDesign has created this amazing and detailed step-by-step crochet tutorial for you. She has beautiful crochet patterns and I cannot wait to see what you make using the double crochet stitch!! At the end of this crochet stitch tutorial, you will find crochet patterns for double crochet items as well as ones from the previous crochet stitch tutorials to include the single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.

By Crystal of ChristaCoDesign.com

How to Crochet Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Originally posted 29 July 2019, updated 17 January 2022.

Hi I'm Crystal the designer and blogger at ChristaCoDesign.com love sharing fun and easy crochet designs for the whole family. I've been finding my groove in the garment design area of the crochet world. I have four children ages 8 and under that love their mommy makes and inspire me with their spunk for life. The best part of designing is not only creating, but watching a vision come to life in my hands and then in yours!

This crochet stitch will be all about the Double Crochet Stitch, also known as the DC in patterns.

Step 1:

Start with a slip knot on your hook (if you want a refresher, see the ones in the Single Crochet Tutorial)

Step 2:

Yarn over (yo).

Step 3:

Pull through the chain.

Step 4:

Continue to yo and pull through to create a chain of the desired length.

I have chained 13 here.

Step 5:

Skip the first 3 chains.

You will work into the 4th chain marked here with the blue needle.

I prefer to work into the back loop of the chain. To do so, turn the chain over.

Step 6:

Yarn over.

Step 7:

Insert your hook into the 4th chain from your hook.

Step 8:

Yarn over again.

Step 9:

Pull through the stitch, pulling up a loop. Now you will have 3 loops on your hook.

Step 10:

Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook.

Halfway there! 2 loops on your hook.

Step 11:

Yarn over again.

Step 12:

Pull through both loops on your hook. One double crochet complete.

The skipped chains usually count as a double crochet as well. So our count here is 2 dc.*

Step 13:

Yarn over and insert your hook into the next chain, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook.*

Step 14:

Continue to repeat the instructions between ** in each chain across the row.

Step 15:

Turn your work.

Step 16:

Ch 3, this will count as the first dc of the second row.*

Step 17:

Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.

Step 18:

Yarn over and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through the last 2 loops.*

Step 19:

Continue to repeat the steps between ** across the row.

 For a video version of this how to crochet the double crochet stitch tutorial see below.

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Note - This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you, should you click through and make a purchase. However, I do not make recommendations for products or websites that I have not or will not use. Etsy and Bluprint are both places that I have purchased patterns and other crochet items and will continue to. Etsy is also an amazing way to support all of these makers that you find highlighted here and in other posts throughout the VAMICreations website.

Here are a number of patterns that use the above stitch so you can practice and make some of your first crochet pieces!!!

ChristaCoDesign DC Patterns:

Handy Little Me has a great pattern for creating a circular rug using just double crochet. You can create your own rugs for your home or for someone else’s.

Also, here are some additional patterns you can make using all the stitches combined.

Christa Co Designs:

If you are left-handed here is a how to crochet the double crochet stitch for left-handers so you can crochet these patterns too. :) .

If you have arthritis or issues with your hands here are some extra tutorials and tips specifically designed with you in mind. :)

The Arthritis Foundation has an article with specific tips for knitting, crocheting, and cross stitching with arthritic hands. They have specific tips for each craft on things you can do to help make manage your arthritis while still allowing you to enjoy the craft you love.

Every Day Health has an article all about how to knit/crochet with Arthritis with 10 tips for how to keep crocheting/knitting. They even encourage you to crochet and craft with Arthritis because it can actually help you with managing it.

All Free Crochet has a full Crochet and Arthritis Tip Guide for those that have arthritis or issues with their hands complete with information about how to help your hands each time you crochet or craft and tips on how to adjust for your craft based on whether you have a good day or a bad day.

You can also find ergonomic crochet hooks (recommended for those with hand pain to ease it and allow you to crochet longer or at all) among the amazing crochet hook shops of Etsy in an earlier round up of crochet hooks.

YouTube has several videos where people have discussed tips that have helped them with crocheting or knitting with Arthritis or other health issues that cause your hands and body to be stiff.

Jen B discusses how she crochets in this 3 minute video and shows you how to best hold the yarn and more.

Motion Works Blog has an article on tips for crocheting and using your hands despite having arthritis and also gives several stretches that you can do to help your hands while crocheting or crafting.

Laughing Hens has an article specifically about stretches (complete with pictures!) that are great for both crocheters and knitters. I think I’ll start doing these too to help my hands when I’m working on a variety of projects!

Thank you for joining us for this how to crochet the double crochet stitch tutorial! What crochet stitches are you wanting to learn how to crochet? I’d also love to hear from you about what types of resources you want more on as well as Makers you would like to nominate for a Maker Feature! Please email me or leave a comment on this article! Looking forward to hearing from you and have a great day!