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How to double crochet (dc)

The double crochet (dc) stitch is double the height of the single crochet stitch (sc). It is used to build height in a crochet piece by adding a few more yarn overs.

How to double-crochet (step-by-step with photos)

Step 1

Start with a yarn over (yo), moving the hook under the working yarn and wrapping it around the hook.

Step 2

Insert the hook under the next stitch or v.

Step 3

Yarn over then pull the yarn through the next stitch or v.

Step 4

There should be three loops left on the hook.

Step 5

Yarn over then pull the yarn through the first two loops.

Step 6

There should be two loops left on the hook.

Step 7