To decrease in double crochet, work the first double crochet until only 2 loops are on the hook. Yarn over, place hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull yarn through all 3 loops for a completed decrease.
What is DC crochet?
‘Double crochet (dc)’ is the same stitch as the American ‘single crochet (sc)’. Double crochet creates short and compact stitches.
How do you do a double crochet drop?
To decrease in double crochet, work the first double crochet until only 2 loops are on the hook. Yarn over, place hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull yarn through all 3 loops for a completed decrease.
What does BLO mean in crochet?
Crocheting through the back loop only (blo) is used in patterns for a variety of reasons — to help keep your stitches aligned in Fair Isle crochet, to join pieces on amigurumi projects, even to add a purely decorative touch.
How do you go from DC to DC?
(DC, FPdc) in next dc means this….
- You are going to dc in the next dc, but you are also going to FPdc around the stitch you just did your dc in. …
- 1) yo, insert hook into next stitch.
- 3) yo, pull through 2 loops on hook.
- The next picture shows you the dc you just completed, and shows you where you will be doing your FPdc.