How to crochet a single crochet (sc) US / double crochet (dc) UK

In this DROPS video we show you how to crochet a double crochet (dc in UK term) or a single crochet (sc in US term).

In the first row, we show how to work the dc in a ch-stitch. On the second row we work in both loops. The dc is usually worked under both loops from a previous row, but you can also work in the front or back loop only, which will give a stripy/textured look.
Work a dc as follows: Insert the hook in stitch. Wind the yarn around the hook and pull it through, leaving two loops on your hook. Wind the yarn around the hook again and pull it through both loops.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.
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Video #24, listed in: Crochet Videos, Learn to crochet, Stitches, Basic crochet stitches

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Gosia wrote:

In Poland it is called a half crochet/półsłupek, not a double crochet/nie oczko ścisłe.

10.03.2024 - 17:52

Line wrote:

Au 1er tour, je ne comprends pas le procédé : 1 maille en l'air et 1 maille serrée dans les 4 autres . Pourquoi ça fait seulement 57 mailles .

10.02.2024 - 22:43

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Line, pouvez-vous nous indiquer quel modèle vous réalisez? Ce sera ainsi plus facile de vous répondre. Vous pouvez aussi poser votre question directement sur le modèle concerné. Merci pour votre compréhension. Bon crochet!

12.02.2024 - 09:35

Wioletta wrote:

To jest półsłupek a nie oczko ścisłe.

16.12.2022 - 12:00

Walla Din Mamma Gae wrote:

Vad i helvte ska man göra den är lika tjock som din mamma och pappa samtigt ;)

06.09.2022 - 09:23

Lena Fink Rasmussen wrote:

Jeg skal til at hækle La Mer. I 1. række skal man i gentagelsen " hækle 5 luftmasker, springe 6 luftmasker over og hækle en fastmaske i den næste. Hvordan kan det hænge sammen, at man skal springe flere over end der er i buen?

17.02.2021 - 20:49

DROPS Design :

Hei Lena. Det gjøres for at ikke arbeidet skal stramme nederst. mvh DROPS design

03.03.2021 - 11:10

Lukrecja wrote:

Przecież to jest półsłupek! I wszędzie na Waszym portalu ten sam błąd - nie wiecie, że w języku polskim to nie jest żadne oczko ścisłe...! Niesamowite...

13.05.2020 - 19:55

Ben Dover wrote:

Yes good video

07.11.2019 - 11:34

Sug Min Dickörtz wrote:

Wtf gör du

06.09.2019 - 10:32

Din Mamma wrote:

Kan du ta de lite långsammare plez

17.01.2019 - 11:28

DROPS Design :

Hej, du kan selv vælge hastighed :) Klik på "Settings" - "Speed", så kan du selv vælge :)

05.11.2019 - 13:36

Joel wrote:

De e bra

29.08.2018 - 09:32

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