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.Â
I’m going to show you how to crochet this amazing linked stitch in this detailed step by step crochet tutorial.
Find more: Easy Crochet Stitches.
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About the Linked Double Crochet
The Linked Double Crochet Stitch is an amazing variation of the regular double crochet stitch.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
For this tutorial I used 6 mm (US: J-10 UK: 4).
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
For this one I used We Crochet – Dishie, a 4 medium weight yarn.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
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:
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This pattern is a stitch multiple of 1 stitches. Add 1 for base chain.
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.
Gauge, Sizes and Measurements
To Make A 15 cm x 15 cm / 6 x 6 Inch Square
With the hook & yarn given, I crocheted:Â
- Ch 22 st, for a total of 21 stitches per row.
- 13 rows.Â
Instructions for the Linked Double Crochet
Written Instructions:
First stitch on a row:Â
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.Â
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.
Step-by-step Photo 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.
