Symbols and Techniques

: 5-dc Popcorn Stitch: 5 dc into the same stitch, then join
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet the "5 double crochets popcorn stitch." The cover of the video shows the crochet symbol for the "5 double crochets popcorn stitch." The popcorn stitch is characterized by its round, protruding, three-dimensional appearance. Crochet patterns using the popcorn stitch are perfect for uneven or thick knitted fabrics.

: 3 double crochet bobble stitch (3dc bobble)
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet three double crochets. The cover of the video shows the crochet symbol for three double crochets. Three double crochets appear rounded from the front, but the resulting knitted fabric has a slightly flatter pattern with less three-dimensionality than a medium double crochet. Made from thick...

: Crossed double crochet (crossed dc)
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet a double crochet. The cover of the video shows the crochet symbol for the double crochet. The symbol shows the double crochet crossing in an X shape, which may seem complicated at first glance, but the crochet technique is actually very simple. It's similar to a rope stitch in knitting needles...

: Double crochet two together (dc2tog)
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet two double crochets in one go. The cover of the video shows the crochet symbol for "two double crochets in one go." This is a technique for decreasing a double crochet. You crochet an unfinished double crochet in each separate stitch in the previous row, then complete them all at once. In addition to decreasing a double crochet, you can also use it to make a double crochet base...

: Crochet 2 double crochet shell stitches
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet two double crochets. The cover of the video shows the crochet symbol for "crochet two double crochets." This technique is used when increasing a double crochet, and involves crocheting two double crochets into the first stitch of the previous row. This technique is also commonly used for crocheting double crochets, and is a popular crochet technique.

: Double Crochet (DC)
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet the double crochet. The cover of the video shows the crochet pattern symbol (stitch symbol) for the double crochet. The double crochet is one of the basic crochet stitches, so be sure to learn how to crochet it. Many crochet patterns use the double crochet. Crochet fabrics using the double crochet...

: Back Post Half Double Crochet (bphdc)
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet the "double crochet purl stitch." The cover of the video shows the stitch symbol for the "double crochet purl stitch." The purl stitch may be a little more difficult to crochet than the pull stitch, but knowing how to do it will broaden the range of projects you can crochet, so be sure to give it a try.

: Front Post Half Double Crochet (fphdc)
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet the "double crochet pull-up stitch." The cover of the video shows the stitch symbol for the "double crochet pull-up stitch." While the double crochet may be the most traditional pull-up stitch, you can also crochet the double crochet using the same technique. There are differences between the double crochet and the double crochet...

: 3 half double crochet puff stitch (3hdc puff)
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet the "three-stitch ponytail" in crochet. The cover of the video shows the crochet symbol (stitch symbol) for the "three-stitch ponytail." The ponytail stitch is thick and fluffy, making it perfect for creating a lumpy ponytail. Here, we'll show you how to crochet a simple, easy-to-crochet, three-stitch ponytail.

: Half double crochet two together (hdc2tog)
2021/4/25 Symbols and Techniques
This video and still images explain how to crochet two double crochets at a time. The cover of the video shows the crochet symbol for two double crochets at a time. This technique is used to reduce double crochets and is sometimes used in patterned knitting. If you want to reduce three stitches at once, you can reduce four stitches at a time to balance the patterned knitting.

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