Easy Left-Handed Crochet Tutorial for Beginners

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Understanding UK and US Crochet Terminology
3. Getting Started with Double Treble Crochet
   1. Making a Slipknot and Chain
   2. Working the Double Treble Crochet Stitch
4. Continuing the Double Treble Crochet Stitch
   1. Moving across the Chain
   2. Counting Stitches to Maintain Width
5. Progressing to Row 3 and beyond
   1. Chaining and Turning
   2. Working the Stitch in the next Rows
6. Tying Off and Finishing the Work
   1. Tying Off the Yarn
   2. Weaving in the Ends
7. Conclusion

Getting Started with Double Treble Crochet

In this episode, we will be learning the double treble crochet stitch (known as treble crochet in the US) and working on rows. It is important to understand the difference in terminology between UK and US crochet terms. The techniques are the same, but the terminology can vary. Knowing this from the beginning will be helpful in your crochet journey.

To begin, we will start with making a slipknot and a chain. If you need a more in-depth demonstration of these techniques, please refer to the first video in this series.

Making a Slipknot and Chain:

1. Bring the yarn over your finger to create a cross.
2. Pinch the yarn with your finger and thumb.
3. Bring the yarn over your finger again and pinch.
4. Bring the back loop over the front loop to create a slipknot.
5. Insert your crochet hook and pull tight on the yarn.
6. To chain, yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.
7. Repeat the yarn over and pull through for each chain stitch. Remember to move your fingers up as you work to avoid pulling too tightly.

Working the Double Treble Crochet Stitch:

1. Chain 13 to begin.
2. Work into the fourth chain from the hook by ignoring the chain on the hook and counting backward.
3. Wrap the yarn around the hook twice and insert the hook into the chain.
4. Grab the yarn and pull it through the chain, creating four loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops on the hook, leaving three loops.
6. Yarn over and pull through the next two loops, leaving two loops.
7. Yarn over and pull through the last two loops, completing the double treble crochet stitch.

Continue working the double treble crochet stitch along the chain, following the same steps. Feel free to pause or rewind the video for further clarification.

Continuing the Double Treble Crochet Stitch

Once you have completed the first row of double treble crochet stitches, it is important to maintain consistency in your work. Counting the number of stitches will ensure that your work stays the same width.

Moving across the Chain:

1. Chain 3 to begin the next row.
2. Turn your work like a book.
3. Work into the very first stitch of the row using the same steps as before.
4. Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, and pull through to create four loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over and pull through two loops, repeating this step until you have only two loops left on the hook.
6. Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops to complete the stitch.
7. Continue working the double treble crochet stitch in each stitch across the row, making sure to count your stitches.

Remember to check your stitch count at the end of each row to ensure the width of your work remains consistent.

Progressing to Row 3 and beyond

To continue building your double treble crochet project, you will repeat the process of chaining and turning at the beginning of each row.

Chaining and Turning:

1. Chain 3 to start the next row.
2. Turn your work like a book to begin working in the opposite direction.

Working the Stitch in the next Rows:

1. Follow the same steps as before to work the double treble crochet stitch in each stitch across the row.
2. Repeat these steps for each row, chaining and turning at the beginning of each row.

Continue working rows in this manner until you have reached your desired length or completed your project.

Tying Off and Finishing the Work

When you have finished working your double treble crochet project, it is important to tie off the yarn and secure the ends.

Tying Off the Yarn:

1. Yarn over and pull through to create a loop.
2. Take your scissors and snip off the yarn, leaving a tail.
3. Pull your hook and the tail of the yarn through the loop to create a knotted finish.

Weaving in the Ends:

1. Take a darning needle and insert the yarn.
2. Weave the yarn in and out of the stitches, making sure not to pull too tight as this can affect the tension of your work.
3. Go back the other way to secure the stitch, following the rule of three for added stability.
4. Trim off any remaining yarn.

Congratulations! You have completed the double treble crochet stitch and learned how to tie off and finish your work. These skills will serve as a foundation for learning new stitches and techniques in your crochet journey.

Conclusion

In this absolute beginner series, we have covered the basics of crochet, including the double treble crochet stitch. By mastering this stitch, you have gained essential skills to build upon in your crochet projects. Remember to practice and experiment with different yarns and patterns to further develop your crochet abilities. Thank you for joining the Bella Coco community, and happy crocheting!

Highlights:

• Learn the double treble crochet stitch (known as treble crochet in the US)
• Understand the difference between UK and US crochet terminology
• Start with making a slipknot and a chain
• Work the double treble crochet stitch along the chain, maintaining stitch count
• Progress to subsequent rows by chaining and turning at the beginning
• Tie off and finish your work by securing the yarn ends
• These skills serve as a foundation for learning new stitches and techniques in crochet