Double Crochet Stitch (dc) Tutorial
Master US double crochet, including the yarn-over sequence, turning height, stitch counting, and tips for consistent tall stitches.
Yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
Mini lesson sheet
Keep the short row instructions on one side and the visual target on the other.
- Use this as a quick check before the full lesson.
- Keep it nearby while you practice the stitch or technique.
Finished result
Key facts
How to do it
01Step 1Yarn over before inserting the hook into the next stitch.
02Step 2Insert the hook into the stitch and yarn over again.
03Step 3Pull up a loop so three loops sit on the hook.
04Step 4Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Two loops remain.
05Step 5Yarn over once more and pull through the final two loops.
06Step 6Continue across the row and keep the tops of the stitches aligned by using even loop height.
Video walkthrough from Bella Coco
Use this as a second explanation after the written steps. Pause, replay, and compare the motion with the close-up images above.
Make it easier
- Do not squeeze the first yarn over against the hook; tall stitches need room to form.
- Count the top V of each stitch, especially near turning chains.
What usually goes wrong
- Skipping a yarn over stage
- Working the final pull-through through all three loops
- Accidentally counting a turning chain when the pattern says it does not count
Questions about double crochet stitch tutorial
Does a turning chain count as a double crochet?+
It depends on the pattern. Some designers count a turning chain as the first stitch, while others use a non-counting turning chain. Follow the pattern note and stay consistent.
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