Double Crochet Rib Stitch Photo Tutorial

The double crochet rib stitch is a gorgeous, easy stitch to crochet. This beginner-friendly stitch uses only the double crochet stitch and the slip stitch. Let’s learn how to crochet the double crochet rib stitch with this photo tutorial.

Double Crochet Rib Stitch Instructions:

1. Start with a foundation chain and double crochet stitches. For example: chain 12, double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each chain to end. You should have 10 double crochet stitches.

2. Turn your work. Do not chain when starting the slip stitch rows. Loosely slip stitch in each double crochet to the end of the row. You should have the same number of slip stitches as you did double crochet stitches in row 1.

Tip: It may be helpful to go up a hook size when making the slip stitch rows only.

3. Chain two and turn, then dc into each sl st across.

Note: I find it helps to insert the hook into the first slip stitch of the row BEFORE turning your work (as pictured below). It’s just easier to both find those loops and to work into them this way.

Repeat these two rows over and over until the piece is as tall as you like.