How to double crochet

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In this video, we will show you how to double crochet.

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Step By Step

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1.

Work your foundation chain.

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2.

Chain an additional 3 stitches, this is your turning chain and you must work this step at the beginning of every row.

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3.

You’re going to work your first double crochet stitch into the 4th chain from the hook (remember not to count the loop on your hook!)

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4.

Move the hook underneath the yarn and then over it to create a loop.

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5.

Insert your hook into the 4th chain stitch and draw through a loop of yarn – you should now be able to count 3 loops on your hook in total.

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6.

Loop the yarn around your hook and bring it through the first 2 loops on your hook, 2 loops remain on the hook.

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7.

Loop the yarn around your hook and bring it through the remaining 2 loops on your hook, now just 1 stitch remains and you have completed your first double crochet stitch.

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8.

Working into each stitch of the foundation chain in turn, repeat these steps to work a row of double crochet stitches.

This is how you do it

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