by Bindu
12. May 2010 16:42
Double crochet is a basic crochet stitch. It is a bit longer and more flexible than the single crochet stitch. Both the stitches have to start with the basic row of stitches. It is a faster stitch than single crochet to create a blanket or dish cloth. I like the double crochet stitch to make easy and faster gifts.
Most of the granny squares are made using the double crochet stitch. A little changes in the double crochet clusters and adding different colors will make interesting patterns for a beginner blanket. Once I made a scarf using only double crochet stitches. It was made lengthwise and made in red, green and black stripes.The colors were changed at the end of each row.
You can do embroider of a double crocheted piece to add interest and more texture to it. I haven't tried it yet. It is very important to have the same number of stitches on each row if you are creating a rectangle piece using double crochet.
To make a dish cloth, just create chains to the desired length of the dishcloth and start making double crochet in each of the chains in the foundation row. It will be easy to keep counting, if you can place a stitch marker at the 10th stitch. On the next row onwards, when you made a stitch on the of marked one just move the marker up. That way it is easier to keep the same number of stitches on each row.
To change colors it will be easier to do at the end of each row. Make sure the ends of the yarn are weaved in through the stitches to get the correct finish. Also, remember, the hanging threads can make the crocheted piece get unraveled.
Here is a video to learn to do the double crochet.
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