Left Hand Double Crochet Tutorials

This section will show you all kinds of ways to work double crochets in the left-hand perspective. Click on a video below to get started.

Left Hand Double Crochet Into The Foundation Chain

This tutorial will show you specifically how to double crochet into your foundation chain. It also covers why and how many chains you skip before crocheting.

Left Hand Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)

This tutorial will show you how to combine your foundation chain and first row of double crochets into one foundation double crochet. I will give you tips on how to remember the steps as well.

Left Hand Double Crochet for Beginners (DC)

This tutorial will cover everything from working your first double crochet into your foundation chain to determining whether to count your turning chain (TCH) as a stitch and what to do whether have or not. I show you how to work your double crochet into every part of your project.

Left Hand Double Crochet In The First Stitch Of The Row

This tutorial will show you how to double crochet into the first stitch of your row. It will also help you determine whether to count your turning chain (TCH) and where to place your first stitch based on that determination.

Left Hand Double Crochet In The Middle Of The Row

This video shows you how to perform the basic double crochet in the middle of your row.

Left Hand Double Crochet In The Last Stitch Of The Row

This tutorial will show you how to double crochet into the last stitch of the row. It will explain where and how to work your last stitch depending on if you counted your turning chain (TCH) or not.

Left Hand Decreasing In Double Crochet When Working In Rows (DC DEC)

This tutorial will show you how to decrease in double crochet when you are working in rows and all the different things you can do with this stitch.

Left Hand Increasing In Double Crochet When Working In Rows (DC INC)

This tutorial will show you how to increase in double crochet and what you can use this stitch for.

Left Hand Increasing In Double Crochet When Working In The Round (DC INC)

This video will show you how to increase in double crochet when working in the round and what you can use this technique for.

Left Hand Decreasing In Double Crochet When Working In The Round (DC DEC)

This tutorial will show you how to decrease in double crochet when working in the round and what results from performing this stitch technique.

Left Hand Foundation Double Crochet Join In The Round

This tutorial will show you how to join your foundation double crochet in the round without the need for any needles. This join is accomplished with just crochet.

Left Hand Double Crochet In The Back Loop Only (DC BLO)

This video will show you how to double crochet in the back loop only. While this isn’t as stretchy a fabric as working in the back loop only in single crochet or half double crochet, your resulting project will still have some stretch to it.

Left Hand Double Crochet In The Front Loop Only (DC FLO)

This tutorial will show you how to double crochet in the front loop only. This stitch technique produces a much thinner fabric that has nice drape when made with a larger hook for the yarn you are using.

Left Hand Extended Double Crochet (EDC)

This tutorial will show you how to perform the extended double crochet which is just a taller double crochet that has one extra step.

Left Hand Creating Vertical Ribbing In Double Crochet With Post Stitches

This tutorial shows you how to use front post and back post double crochets (FPDC, BPDC) to create a vertical ribbing effect in your double crochet project.

Left Hand Double Crochet Into A Center Ring

This tutorial will show you how to double crochet into a center ring. This technique is used often in creating granny squares. It is also useful in any project where an open hole in the beginning is desired.

Left Hand Linked Double Crochet

Love the speed of double crochet, but wish it didn’t have the gaps? Here is your solution — the linked double crochet. It still has the speed of working a double crochet but gives you the density of a single crochet. Learn how to make it now!

Left Hand Two Color Spiral In Double Crochet

The Baby Sensory Tummy Time Mat already had a photo tutorial for the first round (which is usually the most difficult to make), so I made up a video (see below) for the first three rounds. If you have your own spiral pattern and the stitches are different, just substitute those stitches for the ones…