Double Crochet (dc)

It is easy to think of the double crochet stitch being the same as the single crochet stitch with the addition of a yarn over.

Pattern Abbreviation: dc

The photos below show an example of a double crochet stitch being worked into a base chain.

	Step 1: Yarn over hook (wrap yarn from back to front around the hook) just below hook opening.
	Step 2: Keeping working yarn behind work, insert hook into the spot indicated by the instruction. Yarn over to create a loop on the hook (wrap yarn around hook from back to front into hook opening).
	Step 3: Pull loop on hook through so that there are now 3 loops on the hook. TIP: If working in a chain, it is helpful to keep tension on the chain with thumb and forefinger of your hand opposite the hook so that the hook slides through easily.
	Step 4: Bring yarn over hook again, from back to front so that yarn engages in hook opening.
	Step 5: Draw loop through two of the loops on the hook so that two loops remain on the hook. TIP: Twist hook so that hook opening faces downwards when drawing through the two loops on the hook.
	Step 6: Yarn over again.
	Step 7: Draw loop through remaining two loops on the hook so that only one loop remains on the hook. This completes a double crochet stitch.