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Foundation Double Crochet

2/26/2015

 
Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) does the same thing as it's sister stitches foundation single and foundation half double crochet.  It creates a row or round of stitches as you chain.  Saving time and also giving your project a more finished look.  It also gives necklines a little extra stretch.

The step to make the Foundation Double Crochet are as follows:

  1. Make a slip knot and chain 3
  2. Y/O and insert your hook in the 3rd chain from hook.
  3. Y/O, pull up a loop (three loops on hook)
  4. Y/O and pull one loop off hook (chain made.)
  5. Y/O pull two loops off hook
  6. Y/O pull remain two loops off hook (double crochet made).
  7. Y/O insert hook under v of fist chain made, y/o pull up a loop from here repeat steps 4 through 6.
I find that by turning my work sidewards, I can work into the v of the chain base easier.  It is also helpful to "pinch" the chain portion of the stitch while completing the double crochet portion of the stitch.

I have found that making foundation stitches requires practice.  You may want to practice making your foundation stitches before starting on a project that uses them.  This way you will be confident making foundation stitches.

I am including a picture tutorial that you can find <HERE>  and a video tutorial for your use in mastering this wonderful stitch!  I would like to take the time to say "Thank you" to Liz from Playin' Hooky Designs for letting me link her tutorial for you.  I am also including a video tutorial for those of you that perfer to learn by watching someone else perform the stitch.


I would like to say "thank you" to Tamara of Moogly for allowing me to embed her video for your use.


This completes my series of Foundation Stitches.  What will you make with your knewly learned technique?  Please feel free to leave a comment or send me an email if you are having any problems with thes technique.  
BETTY SIMMONS link
3/1/2015 12:46:11 am

Like the stitch I've not seen before and the simple directions


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  • Home
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  • What's New
  • Womens
    • Reflections Cowl >
      • Relections Fingerless Gloves
    • Easy Peasy Headband
    • Silver Mint Hat
    • Twist and Shout Beanie
    • Mercury Rising Infinity Cowl
    • Rolled Brim Beanie
    • Messy Bun with a Twist >
      • Messy Bun Flower
    • Calypso Slouchie
    • Berries and Bow Ladies Hat
    • Flowers by the Seaside - Womens
  • Scarves & Cowls
    • Slanted Puffs Scarf
    • Purple Sparkle Scarf
    • Flamenco Scarf
    • V's and Clusters Scarf
    • Wrapped Squares Scarf
    • Cluster Shells Cowl
    • Light and Lacey Cowl
    • Chunky Melody Scarf
    • Rose Camo Skinny Scarf
    • Squishy & Stretchy Scarf
  • Shawls & Wraps
    • Pineapple Lace Wrap
    • Spring Time Shawl
    • Fall Shawl
    • Simple V- Stitch Shawl
  • Baby/Children
    • Quick n Easy Childrens Hat
    • Soft Waves Baby Bonnet
    • Baby Ballet Flats
    • Berries and Bow Baby Hat
    • Shell Stitch Baby Hat
    • Shells 'n Picots Baby Booties
    • Shells and Picots Baby Bonnet
    • Flowers by the Seaside Toddler
    • Dylan Slippers
  • Mens
    • Twist and Shout Mans Beanie
    • One for the Guys
    • Quick n Easy Men's Hat
    • Mans Tweedy Hat
  • Around the House
    • Super Simple Scrubby
    • Berry Stitch Washcloth
    • Kelly Green Dishcloth
    • Soft Scrub Dishcloth
    • Crochet Along Tablerunner
  • Knitting Patterns
    • Tiny Triangles Scarf
    • Scarf with No Name
    • Open Rib Knit Scarf
    • Diagonal Knit Cowl
    • Tile Stitch Scarf
    • 18" Doll Skirt
  • Sherry's Patterns
    • Unforgettable Stained Glass Scarf
    • Diagonal Stitch Scarf
    • Unicorn Shawl
  • Afghans & Baby Blankets
    • Owen's Blanket
    • Autumn Afghan
    • Soft Waves Baby Blanket
    • Soft Waves Twin Afghan