How to DC: Double Crochet Tutorial With Right and Left Handed Videos

Inside: Learn how to make a double crochet (dc), how to turn to start a new row, and how to make a double crochet into the previous row.

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This pattern was originally published on 6/2/14. The most recent update was made on 7/14/26.

Learn to make a double crochet with this video, written instructions, and photos. You will learn how to make the double crochet, how to turn to start a new row, and how to make a double crochet into the previous row.

This is a great resource for crochet beginners as dc is one of the basic crochet stitches used often in afghans, scarves, sweaters, and just about everything else!

To learn the starting chain, see this post. 

The double crochet stitch is a versatile stitch that is used in many crochet patterns and projects, as well as being one of the most commonly used crochet stitches. This tutorial will show you the basics of double crochet, a replacement for the ch-3 at the start of a new row or round, working in a chain and in a stitch, as well as additional tips. It includes step-by-step instructions with photos and easy-to-follow videos for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters. With this tutorial, you’ll be a double crochet expert in no time.

Stitches and Abbreviations

Here’s a list of the stitches that will be used, as well as any abbreviations. Click on highlighted stitches for tutorials.

ch: chain
dc: double crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
yo: yarn over

Chart Symbols

The image below is the symbol used for a double crochet in crochet charts.

How To Make A Double Crochet

The basic instructions for a single crochet, as is often seen in stitch definitions, is:

Double Crochet (dc): Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st (3 loops on hook), [yo, pull through 2 loops] 2 times.

Double Crochet in a Chain – Step by Step Instructions with Photos

Make as many chains as you want single crochets, plus two – so for a row of 10 double crochet, you will chain 12. Place a marker around the first chain (next to the hook):

yo:

insert hook in 3rd ch from hook (skipped chains will count as the first dc of this row):

yo, pull through ch (3 loops on hook):

yo,

pull thought 2 (2 loops on hook):

yo:

pull through both loops:

Keep going to make a full row!

 Crochet in a Chain – Step by Step Illustrations

How to Start a New Round or Row in Double Crochet – Step by Step Instructions with Photos

Insert hook in under both loops of first st:

yo:

pull through st (2 loops on hook):

yo:

pull through both loops:

insert hook in vertical loop of st part just made,

yo:

pull through one (2 loops on hook):

yo:

pull through both loops:

Place marker through top of st to mark first st made:

 How to Start a New Round or Row in Crochet – Step by Step Illustrations

Double Crochet in a Stitch – Step by Step Instructions with Photos

yo,

insert hook in next st (or designated st if using a pattern),

yo:

pull through st (3 loops on hook):

yo:

pull through 2 (2 loops on hook):

yo:

pull through 2:

Continue make dc to end of row or round. If you used markers to mark the first and last st of each row or round, there will be a marker in the last st to show where to stop:

Here we have 2 completed rows of dc:

Here we have 3 completed rows of dc:

 Crochet in a Stitch – Step by Step Illustrations

Double Crochet Video Tutorials

Here are links to some of the supplies used in the video.

• Bernat Maker Yarn
• Furls Streamline Resin Crochet Hooks
• Pastel Rainbow Melody Clips (stitch markers – I like the large size)

Here are some useful timestamps for the videos (both videos have the same timestamps).

• 00:55 – Double Crochet in a Chain
• 02:40 – Start a New Row/Starting Double Crochet
• 05:10 – Double Crochet in a Stitch
• 09:15 – Double Crochet in the Round

Right Handed Double Crochet Video Tutorial

If you can’t see this video, try watching it on YouTube HERE.

Left Handed Double Crochet Video Tutorial

If you can’t see this video, try watching it on YouTube HERE.