How To Join with a Double Crochet Stitch
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Did you know you don’t have to slip stitch and chain up when starting a new round? Instead, you can use a standing double crochet to create a seamless join and cleaner color transitions. This simple technique makes your crochet look neater and more professional. Follow my step-by-step photo and video tutorial to learn how!
Double Crochet Join Technique
US Crochet Terms (UK Crochet Terms: Treble – tr)
- Place a slipknot on the crochet hook. TIP: Hold the yarn tail with your hook.
- Yarn over the hook. TIP: Place a finger on the yarn over to stop it from moving.
- Insert the hook into the stitch or chain space specified in the pattern instructions.
- Yarn over the hook.
- Pull up one loop. You have 3 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook.
- Pull through 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over the hook.
- Pull through the remaining 2 loops on the hook to complete the stitch. TIP: You can let go of the yarn tail.
- Follow the pattern instructions. The photo example shows the joining double crochet stitch and 4 additional double crochet stitches.
Think you can do it?
This simple technique can make a big difference in your crochet projects. Using a standing double crochet instead of slip stitching and chaining up creates neater joins and cleaner color changes. Give it a try and see how it improves your work!
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Instead of slip stitching to join and chaining up, try a standing double crochet! This technique lets you start new rounds or color changes with a clean, seamless stitch. My tutorial includes step-by-step photo and video instructions to help you master it!
Happy crocheting!
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