The Linked Double Crochet Stitch is an amazing variation of the regular double crochet stitch.
Most importantly, with linked stitches, it removes the gaps that you usually get between them. This results in a beautiful solid fabric.
The linked double crochet stitch is great for patterns where you don’t want those gaps, such as some garments, blankets, pot holders, baskets & much more.
I’m going to show you how to crochet this amazing linked stitch in this detailed step by step crochet tutorial.
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What is the Linked Double Crochet?
The linked double crochet is a variation of the regular double crochet stitch, where you work into the previous double crochet instead of crocheting a yarn over.
The result is a tighter stitch without gaps and a lot denser crocheted fabric.
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Materials Used
To crochet the bobble stitch you can use any crochet hook size and weight yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
For this tutorial I used:
- Crochet hook size: 6 mm / US: J – 10 / UK: 4
- We Crochet – Dishie
- It’s a 4 medium / worsted yarn.
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Crochet Abbreviations
The Linked Double Crochet is often abbreviated ldc in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Notes
- This pattern is a stitch multiple of 1 stitches. Add 1 for base chain.
To Make A 15 cm x 15 cm / 6 x 6 Inch Square
With the hook & yarn give, I crocheted:
- Ch 22 st, for a total of 21 stitches per row.
- 13 rows.
Crochet a blanket!
Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
Linked Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial (ldc):
Find written, video & photo tutorial below.
Written instructions
First stitch on a row:
Chain 2, not counting as a stitch.
Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2, yarn over, pull through 2.
Stitch:
Insert hook in horizontal bar of previous stitch, pull up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2, yarn over, pull through 2.
Linked Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial
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Instructions
- Start by making a slip knot.
- Chain any number of stitches. This stitch isn’t a multiple, so you can make it as wide or narrow as you’d like.
- Insert hook in second chain from hook and pull up a loop.
- Insert hook in next chain and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over, from the back forwards.
- Pull through first 2 loops on hook, you have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook. You have now finished the first Linked Double Crochet.
- Notice the circled loop, this is the horizontal bar.
- Insert hook in horizontal bar of previous stitch, shown in previous photo.
- Pull up a loop, you have 2 loops on your crochet hook.
- Pull up a loop from next stitch, you have 3 loops on your crochet hook.
- Yarn over hook from back to front.
- Pull through first 2 loops on hook.
- Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook.
- Notice the horizontal bar on the second Linked Double Crochet stitch made.
- When repeating you will always insert hook in the horizontal bar as shown on this photo.
- How it looks after 1 row is finished.
- How it looks after 2 rows are finished.
Video Tutorial
Crochet Patterns Using This Stitch
I hope you liked this step by step tutorial showing you how to crochet the Linked Double Crochet.
