How to Double Crochet (US)/Treble Crochet (UK)

Hello, Lovelies!

For the final round of basics, I will show you the guide for double crochet (which is the US terminology)/ treble crochet (which is the UK terminology). I'm on schedule with the squares for the Hogs & Kisses Afghan and should have them completed on time. I still promise to update you with every post as to where I'm at with it. This week, I have completed 4 squares, with the fifth to be completed today. Then, I will need to complete the sixth square, edge them, & join the next rows together. I'm still in need of a border, so please view the borders I like at the end and let me know what border YOU like! You may notify me of your choice via chat, message, or comment! I will also be posting choices in some crochet groups I'm in, so you can vote there as well. I take all votes into account & will be keeping track. The winning border will be announced NEXT WEEK on the May 27th post. Now, on with the tutorial!

For this tutorial I will be using a partial skein of I Love This Yarn in Amethyst & a 5.5mm hook:

Let's begin!

Step #1 - Make a Slipknot

Before starting any project, we will want to make a slipknot. A slipknot is the foundation to making any project (minus in the round, but that's a whole other post 😉). To see how I do it, check out my Single Crochet How-To here.

Step #2 - Create a Chain

After the slipknot, the chain is the next step to creating a project. It can consist of as many or as little chains as you need. Typically, a project will give you a number of chains to make plus an extra number (e.g. 24 + 1, 32 + 2, 140 + 3). The extra chain(s) are the equivalent of a turning chain. For this example, I will be doing 11 + 2.

*Please hold the yarn & hook however is comfortable for you. (For full instructions, go here.)*

Step #3 - Begin the Double Crochet (US)/Treble Crochet (UK)

The double crochet is one of the basics and MUST be learned in order to create all the other beautiful & unique stitches out there. Below is a table with each of the basic stitches in US terms & the conversion into UK terms:

​US Terminology	​UK Terminology
Slip Stitch	Slip Stitch
Single Crochet	Double Crochet
Half Double Crochet	Half Treble Crochet
Double Crochet	Treble Crochet
Triple/Treble Crochet	Double Treble Crochet

Now we can move on to how to create a double crochet aka DC/ treble crochet aka TC. The first step is to insert the hook into the 3rd chain from the hook:

This is how to complete the 1st DC:

Now, continue across the chain:

Next, we will chain 2:

Now, turn your work & DC across until you are ready to make your 2nd to last stitch:

Work the last 2 stitches, chain 2, & turn the work:

By chaining 2 & inserting directly next to the chain, the chain 2 is not counted as a stitch and, therefore, will be ignored when counting stitches for the row. The next row, we will count the chain 2 as a stitch. Once you are ready, DC across like normal, but skip the stitch directly next to the chain:

Continue chaining 2, turning the work, & DC across until it is as long as you would like. Below shows the differences of counting the chain 2 as a stitch VS not counting the chain 2 as a stitch. If you ever get lost as to what row number you are on, well, let's just talk about that next! 😀

Step #4 - Determining Right Side VS Wrong Side

Everyone gets lost on their row count at one time or another. Here is a small tip to help you know right side vs wrong side, as well as even vs odd:

Congratulations!

Now you are wise in the ways of DC! Go forth and make awesome projects! Next week, we will be discussing the Hogs & Kisses Afghan border. I look forward to you reading this & hope you are enjoying this as much as I am. 😁 Don't forget to join the blog, if you haven't already, and please leave me your thoughts! Was this helpful? Would you recommend this to others? I want to know!

Oh! Don't forget to vote on the following borders. EVERY VOTE COUNTS!!

Jasmine Lacy Border

This border is by Andrea Cretu and can be found on Ravelry here. I love this one because it is simple yet exudes femininity in its elegant beauty.

Meet Me on the Corner

This border is by Christine Bateman and can be found on Ravelry here. I love this one because it is intricate and full of texture.

Windows Border

This border is by Tamara Kelly and can be found on Ravelry here. I love this one because it is simple and textured at the same time.

Stay well & be awesome, my friends! 😎