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How to Crochet the Double Crochet

Learn to Crochet The Double Crochet Video Tutorial, Step by Step Guide with Pictures, and Stitch Pattern

Want to learn to crochet the double crochet? Learn it here with a video tutorial, step by step guide with pictures, stitch pattern, and a pattern for starting rows of double crochet from a chain.


The double crochet is one of the 5 basic crochet stitches I would recommend learning as a beginner. If you are a beginner learning to crochet, I would recommend first learning the single crochet, and then meeting me over here to learn the double crochet. Other basic crochet stitches to learn are the slip stitch, the half double crochet and the treble crochet. The difference between these basic crochet stitches is height. The slip stitch is shortest, and the treble crochet is the tallest.


Basic Crochet Stitches (in order of height)

The Slip Stitch


The Double Crochet is a beautiful stitch in its own right, and is also very helpful to know as you learn other more complex stitches. The double crochet could be used on its own to crochet just about anything from scarves to blankets. Feel free to use it and get creative.


Step by Step Double Crochet with Pictures

Step 1: Yarn over

Step 2: Insert hook into stitch

Step 3: Yarn over

Step 4: Pull through loop

Step 5: Yarn over

Step 6: Pull through 2 loops

Step 7: Yarn over

Step 8: Pull through remaining 2 loops

Double Crochet Stitch

Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch

Yo, pull through loop

Yo, pull through 2 loops

Yo, pull through 2 loops


Stitch Pattern

Begin with a chain of any number of stitches.


Row 1: Beginning in the third chain from the hook, work 1 double crochet in each stitch across. Chain 2, turn.


Repeat this row until you reach the desired length of your project.

I will be including this stitch in a project I’m soooo excited to share with you all. Until then feel free to learn it for whatever you want to stitch up next.


Other Crochet Stitches to Learn


How to Crochet The Single Crochet

Learn to Crochet The Single Crochet Video Tutorial and Stitch Pattern

Beginner crocheters listen up, the single crochet stitch is really the most fundamental, basic stitch you can learn in crochet. It's important that this is where you start in your journey of learning to crochet. Well, first I would recommend learning how to crochet a chain. A chain is what we will use to start almost any crochet project. (If you are familiar with knitting, a chain is basically the crochet equivalent of casting on.) But as far as stitches go, I would recommend any crochet beginner learn the single crochet first, then the double crochet. Learning all other stitches will be easier after that.


Just because the single crochet is basic does not mean it can’t stand on its own. You could use just a single crochet to stitch up just about anything from washcloths, scarves, or afghans/ blankets/ throws.


Single Crochet

Insert hook into stitch

Yo, pull through loop

Yo, pull through 2 loops

Single Crochet Stitch Pattern

Begin with a chain of any number of stitches.


Row 1: Beginning in the second chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn.


Repeat this row until you reach the desired length of your project.


I will be including this stitch in a project I’m soooo excited to share with you all. Until then feel free to learn it for whatever you want to stitch up next.

Other Crochet Stitches to Learn



Standard Yarn Weight Guide

What is yarn weight? All your questions answered here.

yarn on white background

What is yarn weight?

Yarn weight refers to the thickness of yarn. It would have been more literal to call it yarn thickness, but instead the word weight is used. There are 8 categories of yarn weight, that range from Weight 0 (thinnest yarn) to weight 7 (thickest yarn).


How do I find out the weight of a particular yarn?

Yarn brands put a helpful guide on the label of every skein of yarn. That guide includes the weight of that yarn. Look for the symbol of a skein of yarn with a number from 0-7 on the label. If you are buying yarn online, the yarn weight should be listed somewhere in the item description. Read below to learn more about each weight of yarn.

Yarn label with weight of yarn circled

The most common times its helpful to understand yarn weight:

Scenario 1: You want to follow a particular pattern, but don't love the yarn recommended for whatever reason. Maybe its too pricey, doesn't come in colors you like, is hard to find, or discontinued. Many times you can substitute that yarn for a yarn of equal weight. Just make sure the yarn you are choosing isn't an entirely different texture than the recommended yarn. For example, don't substitute a sleek wool blend yarn for a fluffy yarn. It is also important to check the gauge in this scenario, especially if you are making something where size or fit is important, like a garment.


Scenario 2: You've decided you are going to make a certain project solo, without a pattern. It will help you to select a yarn for your project if you understand which weights of yarn most commonly correspond with different projects, how they work up, and drape.

For example, you wouldn't choose a weight 4 yarn to crochet a doily. It would be better to choose a weight 0 yarn, which appropriately falls into the category "lace".

It is also very helpful in this scenario to understand the corresponding gauge and hook or needle size for every weight of yarn.


Printable yarn weight guide

Standard Yarn Weights

Weight 0/ Lace

Type of yarn: fingering, 10-count crochet thread


Lace weight is the lightest and smallest weight of yarn available. It is often used to crochet or knit delicate openwork doilies, shawls, and lace.

Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 000-1 or 1.5mm-2.25mm

Recommended Crochet Hook Size: Steel 1.6mm-1.4mm or Regular 2.2

Common Gauge over 4 inches

Knitting Stockinette: 33-40 stitches

Crochet Single Crochet: 32-42 stitches

Note: When it comes to lace weight yarn, gauge is difficult to determine as lace weight yarn is often worked with larger hooks or needles.

 

Weight 1/ Super Fine

Type of yarn: sock, fingering, baby


This yarn is often referred to as fingering weight. It is used for similar openwork projects as lace Weight yarn but it is a bit more substantial. Super fine weight yarn can be great for openwork shawls, socks, and delicate garments, especially for baby.

Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 1-3 or 2.25mm-3.25mm

Recommended Crochet Hook Size: B-1 to E-4 or 2.25mm – 3.5mm

Common Gauge over 4 inches:

Knitting Stockinette: 27-32 stitches

Crochet Single Crochet: 21-32 stitches

 

Weight 2/ Fine

Type of yarn: sport, baby


Weight 2 yarn is often referred to as sport weight yarn and sometimes also baby. Weight 2 yarn is great for garments with a lovely drape, cozy socks, and to balance stitches that create a thicker fabric such as cables.

Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 3-5 or 3.25-3.75mm

Recommended Crochet Hook Size: E-4 to 7 or 3.5mm – 4.5mm

Common Gauge over 4 inches

Knitting Stockinette: 23-26 stitches

Crochet Single Crochet: 16-20 stitches

 

Weight 3/ Light

Type of yarn: DK, light, worsted


The terms DK or Double Knit yarn refer to Weight 3 yarn. This yarn is also sometimes tossed into the "worsted" category, although worsted is a term more commonly reserved for weight 4 yarn. Weight 3 yarn is wonderful for many projects from garments to blankets. This yarn is probably the most popular weight of yarn for sweaters. Being just a bit lighter than the ever popular weight 4 yarn, weight 3 can be used for many of the same projects but provides a better drape than weight 4 yarn, albeit working up slower.

Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 5-7 or 3.75mm-4.5mm

Recommended Crochet Hook Size: G-6 to I-9 or 4.5mm – 5.5mm

Common Gauge over 4 inches:

Knitting Stockinette: 21-24 stitches

Crochet Single Crochet: 12-17 stitches

Patterns:


 

Weight 4/ Worsted

Type of yarn: worsted, afghan, aran


Weight 4 yarn, often referred to as worsted weight yarn, or aran weight yarn, is arguably the most widely used yarn in crochet and knitting. Weight 4 yarn is neither notably light or thick. It can be used for projects from garments to afghans to home decor. It is also recommended that beginners start with a weight 4 yarn in a lighter color as it is the easiest to work with and see.

Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 7-9 or 4.5mm-5.5mm

Recommended Crochet Hook Size: I-9 to K-10 ½ or 5.5mm – 6.5mm

Common Gauge over 4 inches:

Knitting Stockinette: 16-20 stitches

Crochet Single Crochet: 11-14 stitches

Patterns:


 


Weight 5/ Bulky

Type of yarn: chunky, craft, rug


Bulky weight yarn is one step up from worsted weight yarn, but twice as thick! Weight 5 yarn is most widely used for thick scarves, chunky blankets that work up quickly, and other home decor projects such as rugs and baskets.

Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 9-11 or 5.5mm-8mm

Recommended Crochet Hook Size: K-10 ½ to M-13 or 6.5mm – 9mm

Common Gauge over 4 inches:

Knitting Stockinette: 12-15 stitches

Crochet Single Crochet: 8-11 stitches

Patterns:


 

Weight 6/ Super Bulky

Type of yarn: super bulky, roving


Super bulky yarn works up very quickly and creates very chunky or sturdy projects. It is often used for chunky scarves, throws, or home decor projects.

Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 11-17 or 8mm-12.75mm

Recommended Crochet Hook Size: M-13 to Q or 9mm – 15mm

Common Gauge over 4 inches:

Knitting Stockinette: 7-11 stitches

Crochet Single Crochet: 7-9 stitches

Patterns:



 

Weight 7/ Jumbo

Type of yarn: Jumbo, Roving


Jumbo yarn works up very quickly and can be used on large needles, hooks, or for arm knitting. This is currently the thickest weight of yarn on the market. Note that there can be a lot of variation in thickness of yarn within this category, so check your gauge.

Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 17 and larger or 15 mm and larger

Recommended Crochet Hook Size: Q and larger or 15mm and larger

Common Gauge over 4 inches:

Knitting Stockinette: 6 stitches and fewer

Crochet Single Crochet: 6 stitches and fewer

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