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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.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 253-59

DROPS 253-59
DROPS Extra 0-1637

DROPS Extra 0-1637
DROPS Extra 0-1647

DROPS Extra 0-1647
DROPS Extra 0-1643

DROPS Extra 0-1643
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Video #24, listed in: Crochet Videos, Learn to crochet, Crochet stitches, Basic crochet stitches

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Country flag Morag Wylie wrote:

Hi I am trying to follow a drops chart which says to double crochet AROUND the stitch below rather than IN the stitch below and cannot find an explanation of what this means!

03.04.2015 - 19:57

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs Wylie, this dc may have to be worked around the chain on previous row, please check in diagram and remember you can ask your question on the blog to this pattern so that it can be checked on the pattern you are working on. Happy crocheting!

04.04.2015 - 10:10

Marny CA wrote:

On sc (US) - instead of pulling through both loops, what is it when it is: yo pull through 1st, yo pull through 2nd ??

10.12.2013 - 13:01

DROPS Design :

Dear Marny, you will get an "extended" sc. Happy crocheting!

17.10.2014 - 15:41

Country flag Bianca wrote:

U heeft een patroon van een sneeuwvlok om een ring gehaakt maar hoe krijg ik vaste om de ring. Vg Bianca

29.11.2013 - 21:25

Country flag Jenny wrote:

Som nybörjare tycker jag dessa video filmer är jätte bra. Bra förklarat och lätt att förstå. Tusen tack!

23.10.2013 - 11:25

Country flag Mmmmeeemmmy wrote:

Hej hej världen de här är lite svårt när man är så tjock o ska virka men nu måste ja hoppa hejdad!!😂😂😂😂

04.09.2013 - 13:10

Country flag Annette Lollike wrote:

Tak for hjælpen. Skønt med den nye teknik når man nu lige sidder i solen og ikke gider hente en bog derinde. 😜

05.06.2013 - 08:45

Country flag Hawaii808 wrote:

Thank-you very much! So Simple to follow!!

27.04.2013 - 22:12

Country flag Ana Isabel wrote:

Muchas gracias por su página y sus videos tutoriales, gracias a ellos he aprendido a hacer ganchillo, ya se hacer 5 ó 6 puntos

23.01.2013 - 16:20

Country flag Saro wrote:

Muchas gracias, es muy hermoso lo que hacen..me encanta vuetra pagina..GRACIAS!!!!!!!

21.10.2012 - 00:16

Irlanda wrote:

Es hermoso lo que hacen y gratis aún mas muchas gracias

30.08.2012 - 23:51

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