Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions for Double Crochet Patterns

Introduction to Crocheting with Double Crochet

The quantity of stitches required is calculated as follows:

RND 1: Multiple of 2 + 1 + 2.

Row Instructions

Set-Up Row

1^st row (set-up row): 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in every stitch of the row, turn.

Second Row

2^nd row: 2 chain stitches, *fpdc in the next stitch, bpdc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to *, fpdc in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the last stitch, turn.

Third Row

3^rd row: 2 chain stitches, *bpdc in the next stitch, fpdc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to *, bpdc in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the last stitch, turn.

Repeating the Pattern

Repeat 2^nd and 3^rd rows as needed.