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How to double crochet

The double crochet is tall and airy. It grows fast and is the base of granny squares and blankets.

Close-up of blue double crochet rows with a crochet hook
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8 min

  1. 1

    Yarn over first

    Start with 12 chains. Yarn over and insert the hook into the fourth chain from the hook.

  2. 2

    Pull up a loop

    Pull the yarn through the chain. Three loops now sit on the hook.

  3. 3

    Finish in two steps

    Yarn over, pull through the first two loops. Yarn over again, pull through the last two loops.

  4. 4

    Finish the row

    Work a double crochet into every remaining chain. At the end of the row chain three, turn and carry on.