A double crochet stitch (abbreviated as dc) is a basic crochet stitch that creates a tall and open fabric.
1. Yarn over the hook.
2. Insert the hook into the next stitch after that. Then Yarn over again.
3. Pull through the yarn over the loops. Now you have 3 loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over. Pull the yarn through only the first two loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over again. Pull the yarn through the last 2 loops.
6. Double crochet stitch is done.
It is abbreviated to "hdc" in crochet patterns.
1. Yarn over the hook.
2. Insert the hook into the next stitch.
3. Yarn over.
4. Pull the yarn through the loops. Now you have 3 loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over again. Pull the yarn through all 3 loops on the crochet hook.
6. Half double crochet stitch is finished.
The decrease (which is abbreviated "dec" in crochet) may also be called "crochet two together"
1. Insert the hook into the top loops of the next stitch. Yarn over.
2. Pull the yarn through two loops. Now you have 2 loops on the hook.
3. Insert the hook under the top loops of the next stitch. Yarn over.
4. Pull the yarn through two loops. Now you have 3 loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over again.
6. Pull the yarn through all 3 loops on the crochet hook.
1. Insert the hook under the front loop of the next stitch.
2. Insert the hook under the front loop of the stitch after that.
3. Yarn over
4. Pull through the first two loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over again. Pull the yarn through the remaining two loops on the hook.
6. Invisible decrease is done.
They are also used to join crochet circles when working in rounds, to add decorative elements to any basic crochet fabric, or to join different pieces of crochet fabric together. It is abbreviated to "ss sl" in crochet patterns.
1. Insert the hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn over. Wrap the yarn around your crochet hook.
3. Pull the yarn through two loops to complete. You are finished!
4. Finally, insert your hook into the next stitch. You have now completed a row of slip stitches!
Please note that crochet terms in US and UK are different. In US the stitch is called single crochet, however for British it`s double crochet.
1. Insert the hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn over. Wrap the yarn around your crochet hook.
3. Pull the hook and working yarn through the loops. You should now have two loops on your hook.
4. Yarn over again.
5. Pull the yarn through both loops on the hook.
6. The single crochet is completed!
A crochet chain stitch is a basic stitch that is often used to create a foundation row or to start a new row. It is abbreviated to "ch" in crochet patterns.
1. Yarn Over the Hook.
2. Pull the hook down and through the loop in the hook.
3. Making a chain.