Extended double crochet is a hack to get more height and flexibility than regular double crochet without shifting to triple crochet. If you also want to learn this nice variation, read or watch through this extended double crochet tutorial for beginners and experts. It's a pretty less famous stitch but can be a decent addition to your crochet knowledge.
Supplies Needed
- Yarn of your choice
- Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
How To Extended Double Crochet Stitch
For crocheting this Stitch, start by yarning over and inserting the hook into the stitch where you'd like to work. Pull up a loop - you should now have three loops on your hook. Next, yarn over and pull through the first loop on your hook, then yarn over and pull through the next two loops.
Finally, yarn over one last time and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook. Congratulations! You've just created an Extended Double Crochet Stitch. Practice and patience will magnify your mastery of this lovely stitch.
The Extended Double Crochet (EDC) doesn't typically have a specific row or stitch multiple that it needs to follow, making it quite versatile for various projects. However, for certain patterns or designs, you might encounter specific multiples recommended to achieve a particular effect or fit into a design seamlessly.
Abbreviation: EDC (Extended Double Crochet)
Turning chains: Mostly, 4 turning chains are used.
Basic Stitches Used:
- Chain Stitch (ch)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- The extended part of the stitch involves an additional yarn over and pull-through at the beginning of the standard double crochet stitch.
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