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How to crochet a double crochet (dc) US / treble (tr) UK

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a double crochet (US) / treble crochet (UK).

You crochet a double crochet / treble crochet as follows: Wrap the yarn round the crochet hook and insert the hook in next stitch. Wrap the yarn round the hook and pull the yarn through the stitch only, leaving 3 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the first 2 loops only. Wrap the yarn round the hook again and pull through the last 2 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 0-1647

DROPS Extra 0-1647
DROPS Extra 0-1646

DROPS Extra 0-1646
DROPS Extra 0-1642

DROPS Extra 0-1642
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Video #26, listed in: Crochet Videos, Learn to crochet, Crochet stitches, Basic crochet stitches

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Maureen wrote:

I've just recently come across your tutuorials and they are a great help to me when converting crochet stitches from US to UK. Thank you, it's really appreciated.

23.11.2011 - 02:13

Country flag Emma McGee wrote:

I can not find instructions for dc in back loops only then continue to dc in front loops to make :cross:Pattern # 129-12

04.10.2011 - 00:11

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs McGee, this video may be the most relevant to work first round to this Crochet moebius pattern. Happy crocheting!

16.10.2014 - 13:59

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Kiitos aikista ohjevideoista! Ne auttavat todella.

31.07.2011 - 14:09

Country flag DROPS Design wrote:

Marilupe, muchas gracias por tus comentarios. Son una verdadera inspiración para continuar ofreciéndoles lo mejor!

18.05.2011 - 09:07

Marilupe Carpinteyro wrote:

Soy de México y siempre es un gusto para mi consultar su página. La información es muy organizada y el traducción a la lengua española de las indicaciones está mejor cada vez.! felicidades por la creación de esta página ! me encantan los trabajos publicados

18.05.2011 - 01:59

Country flag Kirsten Trebbien wrote:

Mange tak. Det er tydeligt,så resultaqtet bliver godt. Venlig hilsen Kirsten

25.03.2011 - 16:11

Country flag Alexandra Whitcher wrote:

Thank you. Very helpful.

15.03.2011 - 17:47

Van Eyll wrote:

Pourriez-vous svp rajouter à vos explications écrites le nombre de mailles en l'air qu'il faut faire pour chaque point avant de démarrer un nouveau rang?

12.01.2011 - 11:13

DROPS Design France :

Bonjour et merci pour votre suggestion, cette indication a été rajoutée pour chacune des mailles de base au crochet.

12.01.2011 - 20:51

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