Long Double Crochet Stitch

Category: Extended Stitches

Difficulty: Intermediate

Description: The Long Double Crochet Stitch is an extended version of the double crochet, adding length to create a looser and more open texture. It’s perfect for lacy patterns, blankets, and lightweight garments.

Instructions

• Foundation Chain: Any number of chains.
• Row 1: Starting in the 4th chain from the hook, YO, insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through the remaining two loops. Repeat across. CH 3 and turn. (Turning chain counts as a stitch.)
• Row 2: Starting in the next stitch, YO, insert your hook into the next stitch two rows below (skipping the row directly below), YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through the remaining two loops. Repeat across. CH 3 and turn.
• Repeat Row 2: Continue until the desired length is reached.

Uses: Scarves, shawls, blankets, and lightweight decorative projects.

Video Tutorial