Crochet Glossary

Double Crochet: meaning and how to work it

A tall stitch that makes an open fabric and grows fast. It's the main stitch for granny squares, scarves and blankets. In UK terms it's called treble crochet.

How to work it

  1. Yarn over once.
  2. Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. You have 3 loops on the hook.
  3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You have 2 left.
  4. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.

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