How to Create Linked Double Crochet (US Terminology)

Tutorial Overview

Linked double crochet is a variation of the standard double crochet stitch (US terminology). Neighbouring stitches are crocheted together, linking the stitches that sit side by side, creating a more dense fabric with nearly no gaps between the stitches.

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Step-by-step guide

Step 1:

Start your row with 3 chains. This turning chain counts as the first stitch of the row.

Step 2:

Insert your hook into the second chain from the hook. Yarn over and draw a loop through.

Step 3:

Then insert your hook into the next stitch of the row, yarn over and draw a loop through. You'll now have 3 loops on your hook.

Step 4:

Yarn over again and draw through 2 of the loops.

Step 5:

Yarn over once more, and draw through the last 2 loops on your hook. This will complete your first linked double crochet.

Step 6:

To create the next stitch, insert your hook through the horizontal bar of the completed stitch. Yarn over and draw a loop through.

Step 7:

Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and draw a loop through.

Step 8:

Yarn over and draw through 2 of the loops on your hook.

Step 9:

Yarn over again, and draw through the last 2 loops on your hook. You have now completed the linked double crochet.

Step 10:

To work the next one, insert your hook through the horizontal bar of the just completed stitch. Yarn over and draw a loop through.

Step 11:

Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and draw a loop through.

Step 12:

Yarn over and draw through 2 of the loops on your hook.

Step 13:

Yarn over again, and draw through the last 2 loops on the hook. You have now completed your next linked double crochet.

Repeat these steps to work the entire row in linked double crochet.

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