Double Crochet Increase Stitch (dc inc)

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Alright, crochet fans! Let's talk about the Double Crochet Increase, or as the cool kids call it, "dc inc". This nifty trick is your secret weapon for adding extra stitches and shaping your projects like a pro.

So, what's the deal? It's simple: you're working two double crochet stitches into one stitch from the previous row. Boom! Instant growth spurt for your project.

Why bother? Well, imagine you're making a circular rug and need it to expand, or you're crafting a top and want to add some curves. That's where dc inc shines!

Don't sweat it if it sounds tricky. We've got step-by-step instructions and clear images coming up, plus a video tutorial for our visual learners. You'll be increasing like a champ in no time!

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Double Crochet Increase Stitch Video Tutorial

Materials Needed

• Yarn: The recommended is 5 mm yarn. The reason why we chose this thick yarn is to make teaching easier. For beginners practicing, thicker yarn is also recommended.
• Hook: To match 5 mm yarn, a 6 mm hook is the best pairing.

Preparation

Step 1. Make a slip knot on your hook.

Step 2. Chain the desired number of stitches.

Step 3. Chain 3 more. This counts as your first double crochet.

How to dc inc Stitch – Step by Step for Beginners

Step 1. Yarn over, insert the hook into the third chain from the hook.

Step 2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 3 loops on your hook.

Step 3. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops. You now have 2 loops on your hook.

Step 4. Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops. You've completed your first double crochet.

Step 5. Now, for the double crochet increase: Yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch.

Step 6. Complete another double crochet in this same stitch.

Step 7. You've just made two double crochet stitches in the same stitch. This is a double crochet increase.

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Crochet Stitch

The Double Crochet Increase (dc inc) is a technique where two double crochet stitches are worked into the same stitch. It's used to add width, create rounded shapes, and expand projects like circular blankets or garments.

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Materials Needed

• Yarn: The recommended is 5 mm yarn. The reason why we chose this thick yarn is to make teaching easier. For beginners practicing, thicker yarn is also recommended.

• Hook: To match 5 mm yarn, a 6 mm hook is the best pairing.

Step By Step Tutorial

Preparation

1. Step 1. Make a slip knot on your hook.

2. Step 2. Chain the desired number of stitches.

3. Step 3. Chain 3 more. This counts as your first double crochet.

How to dc inc Stitch – Step by Step for Beginners

1. Step 1. Yarn over, insert the hook into the third chain from the hook.

2. Step 2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 3 loops on your hook.

3. Step 3. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops. You now have 2 loops on your hook.

4. Step 4. Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops. You've completed your first double crochet.

5. Step 5. Now, for the double crochet increase: Yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch.

6. Step 6. Complete another double crochet in this same stitch.

7. Step 7. You've just made two double crochet stitches in the same stitch. This is a double crochet increase.

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