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Basic stitch · Basic

Double Crochet

The tall, quick stitch that most blankets, shawls and garments are built from.

Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Stitches

Definition

Yarn over, insert the hook, draw up a loop, then work off the loops in two stages of two.

Overview

Roughly twice the height of single crochet, so it covers ground fast and drapes well, at the cost of a slightly open fabric.

It is also the base for clusters, shells, V-stitches and most post stitches.

Characteristics

  • Tall and quick
  • Soft drape
  • Base of most combination stitches

Typical uses

  • Blankets
  • Shawls
  • Garments
  • Granny squares
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Basic stitch

Treble CrochetA tall, airy stitch for lace, fast throws and dramatic openwork.

Combination stitch

Shell StitchA fan of stitches from one point, giving scalloped edges and soft, feminine fabric.

Combination stitch

V-StitchTwo stitches split by a chain, forming a V — fast, light and endlessly stackable.

Construction style

Granny Square CrochetSquares worked outward from a central ring in clusters separated by chain spaces — the most recognisable structure in crochet.

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