You already know how to make a chain of chain loops (VP) and single crochets (SC). Today we will learn how to make double crochet stitches (dc). There can be one, two, three or even four yarn overs. The height of the resulting column also depends on the number of yarn overs.
You already know how to make a chain of chain loops (VP) and single crochets (SC). Today we will learn how to make double crochet stitches (dc).
There can be one, two, three or even four yarn overs. The height of the resulting column also depends on the number of yarn overs.
So, cast on a chain of air loops of any length. You can also not cast on a new chain, but simply continue knitting on the previous pattern, because the top edge of the single crochets is nothing more than a chain.
When knitting double crochets, chain loops are also made for the height of the row. And, as when knitting rows of single crochets, their number depends on the height of the columns, that is, on the number of crochets. We'll be doing single crochet stitches first, so cast on two stitches for the height of the row.
If you started knitting from a chain, then the first loop you should knit into will be the third from the hook, and do not forget that we never count the loop that is on the hook!
If you continue knitting from the last lesson, then for the height of the row, cast on two air loops, and start knitting in the first loop of yesterday's row, that is, a stitch above a stitch.
In order to perform a double crochet, FIRST OF ALL YOU NEED TO DO A CROCHET! Just hook the thread and leave it on the hook. And now, with this thread on the hook, insert the head of the hook into the desired loop (I indicated above), hook the thread, and pull it through the loop. Thus, you have a hook: a new loop, yarn over, main loop. Now hook the thread and pull it through the first two loops. There are two loops left on the hook. Again, hook the thread and pull it through the two loops again. The double crochet is ready. Repeat this operation until the end of the row. I repeat the strict sequence: yarn over, insert the hook into the loop of the previous row, pick up the thread, pull it onto the hook, pick up the thread, pull it through the first two loops on the hook, pick up the thread, pull it through the two loops on the hook. 
At the end of the row, when all the loops of the previous row are stitched, make 2 air loops and turn the knitting in the opposite direction. Knit the same way as the first row.
Assignment: knit 10-20 cm with these double crochets.
And if you are not tired yet, then we will learn how to perform DOUBLE CROCHET STICKS (SDN).
We make two yarn overs, that is, we wind the thread in turns on the hook, insert the hook into the loop of the previous row, pick up the thread, and pull it through.
There are now four loops on the hook. We pick up the thread, pull it through two loops, pick up the thread, pull it through two loops, and the last time we pick up the thread and pull it through two loops. The double crochet column (SDN) is ready.
Do not forget that for the height of each row you must always cast on air loops. For double crochet stitches, you need to cast on three air loops.
Knit in double crochet stitches 10-20 cm long.
See you in third lesson! Good luck to everyone. Bye!
Decrease loops with crochet This is the process of tapering knitting. Knitting 2, 3 or more stitches together occurs decreasing stitches with crochet.
For example, we knit a hat. Usually a hat is crocheted from the top of the head. Well, we started knitting in a non-standard way - from a wide place, this is also possible! And now we need to reduce the number of loops in the volume towards the center of the hat, i.e. decrease loops with crochet.
But what about knit two stitches together? Let's look further!)))
Decrease loops with crochet as a pattern element
Crocheting stitches can be used not only as a taper, but also as a pattern element! If such a decrease in crochet stitches occurs in a flat fabric, it means that in some place the narrowing must be compensated.
Regardless of the columns used, the process of decreasing is the same; for clarity, I will show how to do this on. For example, we need to knit two stitches together.
2. We make a yarn over (if you knit with single crochets, then we don’t do a double crochet) and begin to knit the first stitch into the nearest loop. Thread the hook, pull out the working thread
3. Pull the working thread through the first two loops on the hook (for single crochets, skip 3-4 points)
5. We begin to knit the second double crochet into the next loop of the previous row (for a single crochet we simply pull the working thread from the next loop)
6. We pull the working thread through the first two loops on the hook (for a single crochet we skip the point)
8. In the diagram, the decrease looks like this
So they reduced it!)))
If it is necessary to knit more columns together, after the sixth point we repeat the fifth and so on until we have collected the required number of columns.
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Double crochets are one of the most common and simplest stitches used in crochet. The height of the column depends on the number of yarn overs: the more there are, the higher the column. Double crochets are usually knitted “in a loop” (both half-loops). If the pattern provides for others, this is indicated additionally in the description. In this section: how to knit half double crochet, single crochet, double crochet stitch.
Let's see how to knit a half double crochet. As usual, start knitting with the initial chain of air loops. The first stitch is knitted into the third loop from the hook (2 lifting loops).
Yarn over.
Insert the hook into the loop of the previous row, grab the working thread and pull it through the loop. There are now 3 loops on the hook.
Next, pick up the thread with your hook and pull it through all three loops on the hook. This is precisely the difference between knitting half double crochets: the thread is pulled in one step, whereas when knitting other types of double crochets in several steps: each time only two loops are knitted.
Single crochet stitch
To knit the fabric in single crochet stitches, knit 2 lifting loops: the first stitch is knitted into the 3rd loop of a braid of air loops.
The photographs below show the step-by-step knitting of a single crochet stitch.
Yarn over.
Insert the hook into the loop, pick up the working thread: there are 3 loops on the hook.
Pull the yarn through the first 2 loops, now there are 2 loops on the hook again.
Once again, pick up the working thread and pull it through the remaining loops on the hook.
Double crochet stitch or more
Theoretically, a column can be knitted with any number of yarn overs. Double crochet stitches or more are knitted according to the same principle as single crochet stitches: the loops are knitted in pairs until one loop remains on the hook. Let's see how to knit such stitches using the example of a double crochet stitch. The first stitch is knitted into the 4th loop of the initial chain from the hook (3 lifting loops). The general principle for determining the required number of lifting loops is as follows: the number of lifting loops is equal to the number of yarn overs plus 1.
Make two yarn overs.
Insert the hook into the loop, grab the working thread and pull the loop through. There should be 4 loops on the hook.
Pick up the working yarn and pull it through the first two loops. There are 3 loops on the hook.
Pick up the working thread again and pull it through the next two loops. There are 2 loops on the hook.
Pick up the working yarn again and pull it through the last two loops. There is again only one loop on the hook.
The number of yarn overs determines the height of the column. In the photo: the first row of single crochets. the second row - with two, the third row - with three and the fourth row - with four yarn overs.
Lift loop
- Air loop
- Half column
- Single crochet
- Double crochet
- Double crochet stitch
- Double crochet stitch
- Double crochet stitch
- Concave double crochet - embossed double crochet (at work).
- Convex double crochet - embossed double crochet (before work).
- Slingshot of 2 double crochets
- Slingshot of 2 double crochets through an air loop
- Double crochet stitch
- Double crochet
- Triple double crochet
- Double shortened stitch with 4 crochets
- Double crochet
- Triple double crochet
- Triple double crochet
- Triple double crochet
- Double double crochet
- Lush column
- Lush unknitted column
- Crossed double crochet
- Crossed double crochet
- Pico (regular)
- Pico down
Crochet in one direction or in rows back and forth. Knitting in
one direction occurs in a circle. Any crochet
starts with knitting a chain. 
Knitting loops with a chain or air loops
Place the end of the thread on the index finger of your left hand (Fig. 1).
IN
Take the hook with your right hand so that the curved part is facing you.
Pass the hook under the thread located on the left index finger
hands, hook it and turn the hook with thread counterclockwise,
so that a complete revolution is completed. The resulting crosshairs of threads
hold with your left thumb. Pass the hook under again
thread lying on the index finger of the left hand (Fig. 2).
Hook the thread, pull it through the crosshairs and tighten. The first loop of the chain is ready.
For
knitting subsequent loops, pass the hook under the thread lying on
index finger of your left hand, hook it and drag it through the first
loop and so on (Fig. 3). 
Half double crochet
Half columns
single crochet are used for knitting a dense and even edge of the product, and
also for connecting a chain into a circle and individual parts together.
A half-column corresponds to 1 lifting loop.
Knitting a half column:
Chain
Crochet one chain stitch, then insert the hook into the third stitch from
the beginning of the row, starting the count from the air loop, and pass the hook under
thread on the index finger of the left hand. Hook the thread and
pull it through the loop of the chain (Fig. 4). There are now two loops on the hook.
Pull the loop located on the hook on the left through the loop that
more to the right. It turned out to be a half single crochet. 
Single crochet
Column
Single crochet is knitted in the same way as a single crochet. See description
higher. The difference is that when two loops are formed on the hook
as in (Fig. 4), insert the hook again under the thread on the index finger
left hand and hook the thread (Fig. 5). Pull it through two loops.
The single crochet is ready (Fig. 6).
To knit the second
single crochet, insert the hook into the next stitch after the first stitch
loop and pass it under the thread on the index finger of your left hand.
Hook the thread and pull it through the loop, thus getting two
loops on the hook. Place the hook under the thread on your index finger again
left hand, hook it and pull it through two loops. That's how it turned out
second single crochet. So continue on. 
Double crochet
Chain
from air loops, place the front one on the index finger of your left hand
side towards you. Hold the chain with your left thumb.
Knit two chain stitches for lifting and yarn over. For this
pass the hook under the thread on the index finger of your left hand and grab
thread (Fig. 7.)
Insert the hook with a loop and crochet into the fourth loop
chains, grab the thread and pull it through this loop. On hook
a loop, a yarn over and another loop are formed, that is, three loops (Fig. 8).
Knit
twice these three loops. First, knit a loop and yarn over together to
To do this, grab the thread with your hook and pull it through the double crochet loop.
There are now two loops on the hook (Fig. 9). Grab the thread again with the hook and
pull it through these two loops. So it turned out to be a double crochet. 
Half double crochet
Half column
Double crochet is worked in exactly the same way as a double crochet stitch. See description
higher. The difference is that when you have three loops on your hook: a loop,
yarn over, loop as in (Fig. 8), then you need to knit these three loops
together once. To do this, grab the thread and pull it straight through
three loops (Fig. 10). 
Double crochet stitch
Column
with two crochets is knitted the same way as a double crochet stitch. The difference is
that for lifting, knit three air loops and instead of one
Yarn over twice so that four loops are formed on the hook: a loop,
yarn over, more yarn over, loop (Fig. 11). These four loops need to be knitted in
three steps. First, pass the hook under the thread on your index finger.
left hand, hook it and pull it through the loop and the second yarn over, then
pass the hook under the thread again, hook it and pull it through the loop
and the first yarn over. After this, two loops will remain on the hook, which
need to be knitted together. 
Convex and concave columns
Convex and concave columns are the same double crochets.
What is their difference? When knitting convex and concave columns, the hook is passed not through the loop, but between the columns of the row.
Convex
row from the front surface and at the same time bend around the column from behind (Fig. 12).
Concave
a column is obtained when the hook is passed between the columns of the previous one
row from the wrong side and at the same time bend around the column in front (Fig. 13). 
Crayfish loops
For
To finish the edge, the technique of “crawfish step” or “crawfish” loops is often used,
giving the edge strength and good appearance. Unlike everyone else
In other crochet weaves, this type of knitting is performed from left to right.
Insert the hook under the loop away from you, pry the thread from below and pull it out
so that it is in front of the loop that is on the hook, then
knit both loops together (Fig. 14). 
Long loops
Long
or elongated loops are knitted as follows: Tie a chain, and on
It is a row of single crochets. Turn knitting. Before knitting
long loop, take the knitting in your right hand, bring your thumb
left hand under the main thread and pull it towards you, pulling out the long
loop. Now take the knitting in your left hand, so that the thread lies on
index finger of the left hand. Insert the hook into the loop of the row lying
to the left of the extended loop. Pass the hook under the thread lying on
index finger of your left hand and knit a single crochet (Fig. 15).
Release your thumb. Now you can knit the next loop.
The next row, after the row with elongated loops, knit in stitches without
Yarn over to secure the elongated loops. To continue the series you need
alternate. 
Knitting circle
For
To make most crocheted toys you need to know how to knit
half single crochet into a ring. To do this, pass the hook through
first loop of the chain, hook the thread and pull it through two loops
(Fig. 16). Tie the ring with single crochets, passing the hook to the center
rings. In total you need to knit one air loop for lifting and 7
single crochets to make 8 stitches. Having completed the eighth
stitch, insert the hook into the chain loop with which you started the row. On
two loops are formed on the hook. Place the hook under the thread on your index finger.
finger of your left hand, hook it and pull it through these two loops, closing
thus the first row of the circle. Start the second row and all subsequent ones
also from an air loop. In the second row, knit one air loop and
15 single crochets, that is, 16 stitches in total, knitting on
each loop has two columns. Finish the second row with a half-column without
yarn over, connecting the loop from the 15th stitch with the chain loop of the beginning of the second
row. All subsequent rows also start with one air loop and
end with a half single crochet.
Number of columns in each row
equal to the number of columns of the previous row plus 8 columns, taking into account that
The first column in each row is an air loop. Circle knitting pattern
and symbols in (Fig. 17):
1 row 8 columns
2 row 16 columns
3rd row 24 columns
4 row 32 columns
5 row 40 columns
The interval between additions also increases gradually:
2nd row - knit 2 stitches in each loop
Row 3 – knit 2 stitches in every second stitch
Row 4 – knit 2 stitches in every third stitch
Row 5 – in every fourth loop, knit 2 stitches and so on.
Loop structure
Air loop
Chain
Single crochet and double crochet are used as the basis for crocheting.
Air loop
(Fig. 1, 2) serves as the beginning of knitting, forming a chain of air loops,
which is a preparatory row and is used in knitting all
patterns. 
To chain
did not pull the knitted fabric, it can be done with a thicker crochet
and thickened threads. The hook is taken in the right hand, like a pencil, between
with your thumb and forefinger, turning the barb of the hook towards you. Thread
from the ball they place it on the index finger of the left hand, with the end towards you,
holding it with your thumb. The hook is inserted from right to left under the working
thread on the index finger of the left hand, then turn the hook
counterclockwise 360 degrees and, without tightening the loop,
formed on it, with a movement away from you, throw the thread onto the hook. For
this, the head of the hook is brought from left to right under the thread on the index
finger, grab it and pull it towards you through the loop on the hook.
Having knitted the first loop of the chain, throw the thread on the hook and pull it through
through the loop on it. This is how the base chain of the required length is knitted.
When starting to complete the first row of the pattern, make several
chain air loops, which are called lifting loops. They
replace the 1st column of the new row. The number of lifting loops depends on
column height: the higher the column, the more lifting loops.
Now let's consider loop structure crochet: 
At
in crocheting, the loops of the knitted stitches are fixed and shaped
braids, which is the basis for knitting the next row.
The braid loop consists of the back and front walls (Fig. 3). A loop
located on the hook shaft is called the leading loop and is taken into account
it does not fit into the loops. If the description of the 1st row of the pattern says “knit
stitch in the 5th loop of the chain", this means that you need to count from
loops on the hook 4 loops of the chain and insert the hook into the next loop.
Half column
Half column
(it corresponds to 1 lifting loop) Used when knitting edges
product so that it is smooth and dense, and when connecting shapes. Knitting
it’s like this: the hook is inserted into the loop of the previous row, grabbed with the hook
working thread and pull it directly through the loop of the row
(chains) and a loop lying on the hook. 
Single crochet
Column
Single crochet is also called a short stitch (it corresponds to 2 loops
rise). The hook is inserted into the loop of the previous row or chain (then in
2nd loop, not counting the loop on the hook), grab the thread and pull
loop. There are 2 loops on the hook. Again they grab the thread and
pull it through 2 loops on the hook. 
Double crochet
Column
with a double crochet (it corresponds to 3 lifting loops). They throw a thread on
hook away from you, insert the hook into the loop of the previous row or chain
(then in the 3rd loop from the hook, not counting the loop on the hook), grab
thread and pull the loop to the level of the loop lying on the hook. On hook
3 loops have been formed - an elongated loop, a yarn over and a leading loop)
(Fig. 1a). Then put the thread on the hook again and pull it through
First 2 loops on hook (pull loop and yarn over), grab again
thread and pull it through the last 2 loops on the hook (Fig. 1b). On
1 leading loop remains on the hook.
to be continued... 
Rice. 16
Double crochet stitch
Column
with two yarn overs (4 lifting loops correspond to it). Make two yarn overs
on the hook (2 turns of thread), insert the hook into the loop of the previous row (or
4th loop of the chain), grab the thread and pull the loop through. On hook
4 loops were formed. Grab the thread and pull it through the first 2
loops (loop and yarn over) lying on the hook again capture the thread and
pull it through the next 2 loops on the hook, grab it again
thread and pull the thread through the last 2 loops on the hook. 
Double crochet stitch
Column
with three yarn overs (5 lifting loops correspond to it). Perform according to
the double stitch principle, just make 3 yarn overs and knit them
sequentially 2 loops in 4 steps.
Double crochet stitch
Column
with 4 yarn overs (6 lifting loops correspond to it). Perform according to
the principle of a double stitch, only 4 yarn overs are thrown onto the hook and
knit them sequentially, 2 loops in 5 steps.
Concave (sinking) double crochet.
Hook
double crochet is not inserted into the base loop, but is passed in front of the post
previous row. Having grabbed the working thread, knit a double crochet.
Convex double crochet.
A double crochet hook is inserted behind the stitch of the previous row and a double crochet is knitted. 
Slingshot of 2 double crochets.
At first
knit the 1st double crochet, and then the 2nd into the same base loop.
Slingshots can also be made from 2 single crochets. 
Slingshot of 2 double crochets through an air loop.
Knitting
double crochet, then make an air loop and 1 more double crochet
yarn over into the same base loop. Slingshots can be knitted through 2 or
3 air loops. 
Double crochet scales.
IN
One base loop is knitted with 2 to 9 double crochets. How
The more stitches knitted, the larger and more prominent the scales. Scales
can be done using double crochet stitches. 
Double crochet.
On
2 base loops are performed with 2 loose double crochets, and then
knit them together. To do this, make 2 yarn overs and insert the hook into the loop.
the previous row, pull out the thread, make a 2nd yarn over and knit 2
loops (loop and yarn over) together (2 loops on hook). On the next loop
the bases perform the 2nd unknitted column. Yarn over and in one
The technique is to knit all three loops on the hook. Again they throw the thread on
hook and knit loops, securing the top of the column. 
Triple double crochet.
Performed on three loops of the base according to the principle of knitting a double shortened stitch. 
Double shortened stitch with 4 crochets.
Execute
according to the principle of knitting a double crochet stitch,
just make four yarn overs and knit them sequentially in 2 loops
in 5 steps.
Double crochet.
Having done
yarn over, hook is inserted into the loop of the previous row, grabbed and pulled
thread (as when knitting a double crochet), throw the thread on the hook and
knit two loops (loop and yarn over) together (2 loops on hook).
The result was an unknitted double crochet. Yarn over again and through that
The same base loop is knitted with a second unknitted stitch. Then again
Yarn over once and knit all 3 loops on the hook. 
Triple double crochet.
Execute
according to the double crochet principle, only in 1 base loop
knit not 2, but 3 unknitted double crochets. Vertical
the line shows where the hook should be inserted. 
Triple double crochet stitch.
They perform it like a triple double crochet, only they do not one, but two crochets and knit double crochets.
Triple double crochet.
Use
in floral patterns for knitting the core of a flower. In one loop
bases are performed sequentially with 3 loose double crochets (
there are 4 loops on the hook). Then knit 2-4 more unknitted double crochets
(the number of loops remaining on the hook from unknitted stitches,
will increase), after which the thread is thrown onto the hook and in 1 step
knit all the loops on the hook. You can perform triple unknitted
double crochets and double crochets.
Double double crochet.
Perform according to the principle of a triple double crochet.
Lush column
Lush
column (it corresponds to 3 or 4 lifting loops) - make a yarn over,
the hook is inserted into the chain of the previous row and a long loop is pulled out
1-1.5 cm (repeat this 3-5 times in the same loop of the previous row). How
The more yarn overs, the more magnificent the column. Having made the last yarn over, stretch
thread through all the loops and yarn overs on the hook. To secure the lush
The post is placed on the hook and a loop is knitted on the hook.
The vertical line shows where the hook should be inserted. 
Lush unknitted column.
Use
in floral patterns for knitting the core of a flower. As well as in
in a lush column, pull long loops through 1 loop of the base and
make yarn overs between them. The loops on the hook are not knitted.
Then, having completed 2-4 fluffy unknitted stitches, throw the thread over
hook and knit all the loops on the hook in 1 step.
Crossed double crochet.
Knit 2 double crochets crosswise: first on the 2nd loop of the base, then on the 1st. 
Crossed double crochet
(to him
corresponds to 5 lifting loops). Having made 2 yarn overs, insert the hook into the 6th
loop of the chain, pick up the working thread and pull it through this
loop (4 loops on hook). Pick up the working thread (Fig. 20a) and
knit 2 loops (3 loops on the hook). Without knitting loops on the hook,
Yarn over, insert the hook into the base loop through one loop to the left of
1st column, pick up the working thread and pull it through this
loop (there are 5 loops on the hook). Next, picking up the working thread (Fig. 20b),
alternately knit 2 loops 4 times (1 loop remains on the hook).
Make 1 air loop, yarn over and insert the hook into the center of the column,
grabbing 2 threads (Fig. 20c), pick up the working thread and pull
it through 2 threads of the center of the column (3 loops on the hook). Picking up
working thread, knit 2 loops 2 times (Fig. 20d).
These columns can form an independent pattern and be combined with other columns. 
Pico (regular).
Do
4 chain stitches, then insert the hook into the 2nd chain stitch,
grab and pull the thread, then throw the thread on the hook and
knit 1 more air loop.
Pico down.
Execute
like a regular picot, only the chain of air loops is turned down.
To do this, knit a chain of 4 air loops and grab it with a large
and the index fingers of the left hand, slightly pulling down, and the hook
moving away from you, insert into the 2nd loop of the chain, grabbing and pulling
a thread. Next, knit 1 more air loop.
A closed ring of air loops.
A simple chain of chain stitches is knitted, then the loop on the hook is connected with a half-stitch to the first chain stitch of the chain.
The number of closed loops is usually indicated on the diagrams in a ring. This
a closed ring is usually the beginning of knitting round motifs,
napkins. 
Long loops.
Tie
a chain, and on it a row of single crochets. Turn knitting, before
by knitting the second loop of the chain, grab the fabric with your right hand, and
Place the thumb of your left hand under the working thread and pull it a little
her on herself. Intercept the fabric with your left hand so that the end of the loop
located on the thumb, was brought to the hook, and knit
single crochet, then release your thumb from the loop. On
there will be a long loop attached to the canvas. Then pick up the canvas
with your right hand, pull the working thread with your left thumb,
forming a loop from it, and secure it by knitting the following
single crochet. Continue like this until the end of the row.
Knit the next row with single crochets - this is the securing row. Next, alternate these rows. 
Knitting in the round.
For
To make most crocheted toys you need to know how to knit
circle. First, knit a chain of four chain stitches and connect
half-column into a ring. Then, inserting the hook into the ring and picking up
thread, knit 8 single crochets. Connect the first and last
half-column columns. In each next row, increase evenly
the number of stitches to be knitted so that their number is equal to the number
indicated on the diagram.
Each closed line in the diagram represents a row, and the number indicates the number of columns in that row. 
Rachy step.
Single crochet is knitted from left to right. 
Pattern repeat
Drawing
patterned fabric usually consists of repeating identical elements.
The part of the pattern that repeats is called a motif or rapport
pattern. In the diagrams, rapport is highlighted *...* - with asterisks.
For that
so that the pattern elements are arranged symmetrically and for the edge, usually
at the beginning or at the end of the row, make columns in additional loops
(the number of these loops is given in the description of each pattern, edge loops
are included in this number).
To record a pattern, you can use not only
text, but also diagram. Consider the diagram from bottom to top. All odd
rows (1, 3, 5, etc.) are read from right to left, all even rows (2, 4,
6th, etc.) - from left to right. Having finished knitting the motif in height,
continue to knit, reading the pattern from the 1st row (bottom to top). Sometimes a pattern
repeats from the 2nd, 3rd or 4th row.
For example:
Pattern 1 In this pattern, the number of loops should be a multiple of 9 (pattern motif) plus 2 additional loops.
If
in the sample the pattern motif is repeated 2 times, then the number of loops in the motif
multiply by 2 and add 2 loops. The sample is knitted according to the pattern: from the 4th row
The pattern is repeated from the 2nd row.
