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The double crochet is a taller stitch than the single crochet. It is formed by yarn over which is wrapping yarn from back to front before placing the hook in the stitch.

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The Double Crochet (dc)

1. To begin row, thread over and insert hook from the front under the two top threads of 4^th chain from hook.
2. Thread over and draw through stitch (st). There are now three loops on hook. Thread over.
3. Draw thread through 2 loops. Two loops remain on hook.
4. Thread over again and draw through the two remaining loops. One loop remains on hook. One double crochet (dc) is now completed.
5. Repeat until you have made a double crochet (dc) in every chain.
6. At the end of row, chain three (ch 3) and turn. The three chain stitches count as the first double crochet (dc) on next row.
7. Repeat each one in the same way.

To fasten off, clip thread about 10 cm from work, bring loose end through the one remaining loop on hook and pull tightly.

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