Linked Double Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial
The Linked Double Crochet Stitch is a fabulous (and simple!) variation of the double crochet stitch which links dc stitches together creating a more dense fabric without the holes. Perfect for blankets or wearables – anything you want fewer gaps in the stitches.
The Linked Double Crochet Stitch is a great stitch for when you want the look of single crochet yet want your project to grow a little faster. In fact, this stitch actually looks like stacked single crochet stitches!
Learn how to crochet the Linked Double Crochet Stitch with this complete photo tutorial.
Materials
- Lion Brand Color Made Easy in Birch
- Gnome Crochet Hook by Clay & Fiber Co
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- LDC = linked double crochet
- st = stitch
- yo = yarn over
- beg = beginning
Special Stitches
Linked Double Crochet (LDC): insert hook into horizontal middle bar of the previous stitch from top to bottom, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops.
Notes
- To make 1st LDC at beg of row, ch 3 and treat 2nd ch from hook as the single vertical thread, yo and pull up a loop & continue.
- Multiple: ch any number of chains + 3 for the foundation ch.
Instructions
1. Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up a loop
2. skip next ch, insert hook into 4th ch from hook, yo, pull up a loop
3. yo, pull through 2 loops on hook,
4. yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. (1st LDC made)
5. (Next LDC) Insert hook into horizontal bar of previous stitch just made,
6. yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook),
7. yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops.
8. Repeat to the end of the chain or throughout the remainder of your row.
9. Additional rows: Turn, ch 3, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up a loop,
10. insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining two loops.
Continue working LDC in each st or as indicated in pattern.
