The double crochet is the most fundamental stitch of them all. It is a compact stitch that creates a tight, dense fabric. The double crochet is a stitch that you will use over and over again and is often used in amigurumi. It is ideal for beginners and in creating sturdy items like coasters or baskets.
How to work the Double Crochet Stitch.
1. Insert your hook into a stitch. Wrap the yarn around your hook.
Identifying the Stitch in your work
The front of the stitch is the most clear and can be identified by the yarn that runs horizontally across your work. in the image above you can see one stitch from the front (the mid-blue) and one stitch from the reverse (the dark blue).
Reading Double Crochet in Patterns
Working the Next Row
When working in rows, chain 1 (known as a turning chain) and turn your work, then place the first stitch into the very first stitch (not the base of the chain).
Common Mistakes
Square Projects turning into triangular-shaped projects
This happens most often because your stitch count is off, this could mean that you have been skipping the first stitch or working into the turning chain. If you feel like this is happening to you take a moment to count your stitches and pull back to where you last had the correct stitch and take your time getting back int your flow.
Doesn't look like the picture.
This could happen because you have accidentally confused UK and US terminology. To avoid this make sure to read your pattern all the way through before you begin and read all of the abbreviations in the pattern book, you can tell the difference if you see single crochet mentioned as UK crochet does not have a single crochet.
Work is uneven, stiff or holey.
This is mostly caused by using an inconsistent tension. whether it is a new stitch or a new yarn practice tension squares before you begin. Most patterns will tell you what tension that pattern should be in and you may need to size your hook up or down to reach it.
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