Double Crochet Tutorial plus Royale Baby Blanket Pattern

The Double Crochet Tutorial plus Royale Baby Blanket Pattern by Kristin Omdahl

The double crochet stitch is taller than both the single crochet and the half double crochet stitches. It is the first stitch from which all the taller stitches originates. It has a distinct front and back side and creates a moderately dense fabric. Here you will explore how to manipulate the double crochet stitch to make a variety of different shapes including how to crochet even in rows and rounds, circles, squares, rectangles, hexagons, and top down increasing triangles. Use these shapes to make singular projects or joined motif projects. Included are 90 suggested standard sizes for projects you can make using these shapes. And finally, a pattern to make a beautiful and colorful motif baby blanket.