How to Double Crochet Stitch

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Learn the First Steps

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Learn some terminology. Every hobby has its own terminology and crochet is no exception.Learning a few key words will make it easier for you to understand the steps needed to make the high point.
- Chain:a simple stitch that is used to start crochet work and to begin new rows;abbreviation "cat."
- High point:a very popular crochet stitch, it is twice as tall as a single crochet stitch and gives a looser stitch;abbreviation "m.alt."
  - Note:If you read a pattern in English, be careful because in British English the double crochet corresponds, in terminology, to an American single crochet.
- Starting chain:a series of chain stitches that form the first crochet row.
- Half Double Knit:a hybrid stitch whose height is halfway between that of the single crochet and that of the double crochet;abbreviation "m.m.alt.."
- Low shirt:a compact stitch that creates a tighter stitch;abbreviation "m.bs."
- Hook:the part of the crochet hook that takes the thread and brings it through a stitch.
- Lap chain:one or more chain stitches that you make after turning the work, when you are about to start a new row.
- Thread on the crochet hook:the first step for every crochet project, when you pass the thread over the hook."
- Wire hand:the hand not holding the crochet hook.
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Keep plenty of crochet hooks on hand. Crochet hooks come in many sizes, the sizes correspond to the thickness of the stitch they will form.If you are working on a pattern, he will certainly advise you on what size crochet hook to use.If you're just practicing double crochet, take a size that fits you comfortably and makes stitches large enough to see how the stitches interlock to form the double crochet.
- If you are a beginner try working with metal crochet hooks.Later you can try crochet hooks made of wood and plastic.^{[1]
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- Try “lubricating” your hook so the thread slides more easily as you work.Sprinkle the crochet hook with a little cream and then clean it with a handkerchief.
Cotton thread is easy to work with, doesn't fray, and shows stitches well, so if you're practicing double crochet, choose cotton thread.

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Method 2

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High Sweater - American Version

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Make a starting chain. Before you can make a double crochet, you need to work a row of stitches which will serve as your base.
- Tie a loop knot and pass it onto the hook.
- Hold the tail of the loop knot between the thumb and middle finger of the hand that will be holding the thread.With the index finger of the same hand, pass the thread over the hook, from back to front.
- Slide the yarn from the top of the hook to the actual hook.Using the hand holding the hook, rotate the hook towards you, so that the hook is facing the knot.
- Gently pull the hook and bring the looped thread on the hook through the loop
- You have completed one row of chain stitch, there should be one loop left on the hook.Continue chain stitching following these steps until your starting row reaches the measurement indicated in the pattern you are using.
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Make a lap chain. The turning chain is used when you need to bring the thread to a height necessary to work the first stitch of your next row.
- Chain three (3) stitches.The number of stitches you make to create a lapping chain depends on the stitch you are using.
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Make a double crochet. The double stitch is double the size of the single stitch.Its height is the reason you need three turning chain stitches.
- Pull the thread over the hook from back to front.
- Insert the hook between the two (2) loops and under the loop of the fourth chain stitch from the hook.
- Pass the thread over the hook and gently pull the thread wrapped around the hook through the center of the chain stitches, bringing the thread through the stitches.In other words:pass it through the first eyelet.You will now have three (3) loops on your hook.
- Pull the yarn over the hook and pull the yarn through the first two (2) loops on the hook.
- Pull the thread onto the hook and gently pull the thread through the last two (2) loops on the hook.
- You have completed a first row of double crochet.There should be a loop left on the hook.
  - If your pattern calls for continuing double crochet work, continue making one (1) double crochet in each subsequent chain stitch along the base chain.
  - When counting the stitches in a row of double crochets, be sure to count the turning chains as one (1).
  - If you need to make successive rows of double crochet stitches, remember to turn the work and create a turning chain of three (3) stitches.Then pass the thread over the hook and pass the first stitch in the row directly under the turning chain and insert the hook into the next stitch to make the first double crochet.
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Method 3

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High Jersey - English version

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Make a starting chain. Before you can make a double crochet, you need to work a row of stitches which will serve as your base.
- Tie a loop knot and pass it onto the hook.
- Hold the tail of the loop knot between the thumb and middle finger of the hand that will be holding the thread.With the index finger of the same hand, pass the thread over the hook, from back to front.
- Slide the yarn from the top of the hook to the actual hook.Using the hand holding the hook, rotate the hook towards you, so that the hook is facing the knot.
- Gently pull the hook and bring the looped thread on the hook through the loop.
- You have completed one row of chain stitch, there should be one (1) loop left on your hook.Continue chain stitching following these steps until your starting row reaches the measurement indicated in the pattern you are using.
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Make a lap chain. The turning chain is used when you need to bring the thread to a height necessary to work the first stitch of your next row.
- Make one (1) chain stitch.The number of stitches you make to create a lapping chain depends on the stitch you are using.
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Make a double crochet.
- Hold the end of the base chain in your hand with the right side facing you.Insert the hook from front to back of the second chain stitch on the hook.
- Pull the yarn over the hook and rotate the hook towards you.Pull the thread through the stitch.On your hook you should have two (2) loops.
- Pull the yarn over the hook and rotate the hook towards you.Pass the hook with the yarn through both loops on the hook.
- You have made one (1) English double crochet;There should be one (1) loop left on your hook.
  - If your pattern calls for continuing double crochet work, continue making one (1) double crochet in each subsequent chain stitch along the base chain.
  - If you need to make successive rows of double crochet, remember to turn the work and make a turning chain of one (1) stitch.Most patterns will tell you to do one (1) when starting a new row.
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