Back To Crochet Basics Lesson 5 - Double Crochet in the Round | Post Pooch Designs

Back To Crochet Basics Lesson 5 - 

Double Crochet in the Round 

By Sara Sach

Posh Pooch Designs

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 Channel at This LINK

In Our last Lesson we learned how to Double Crochet (dc)

 in rows. Today's lesson we learning to Double in a Circle
 or in the Round. 

We use the same Stitch but the technique is a little different.

We will also learn about how to Join our Rounds and

 Double Crochet Increase Stitches.

What You Will Need For Today's Lesson:

Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00MM
Yarn - Worsted Weight Yarn (4)
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Our Practice Project Is A Cute Little Basket

Skill: Beginner

Materials:
Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00MM
Yarn - Worsted Weight Yarn (4)
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)

Size:  3 X 4 inch

Notes:
Ch1 does not count as a sc
Ch3 counts as a dc
Rounds are Joined with a Slst

R: 1 - Ch 5, join in a circle, ch3, 9 dc in the circle. join to top of ch 3, ch3 (10dc)

R: 2 - 1 dc in the same st as dc, 2 dc in each dc, join to top of ch 3, ch 3 (20 dc)

R: 3 - 1 dc in each dc, join to top of ch 3, ch 3 (20dc)

R: 4 - R: 5 -  Repeat R: 3, only ch 1 after R: 5

R: 6 - 1 sc in each dc, join to 1st sc, Ch 20 join to 11th sc with a slst, 
tie off Weave in ends. ( 20 sc, 20 chs)

Remember:

 Practice Makes Confidence!

Next - Lesson 6

Half Double Crochet Stitches

My Favorite Stitch!