How to… Foundation Double Crochet – Step-by-Step Tutorial

After the Foundation Single Crochet tutorial from a couple of weeks ago, it is time to learn a new foundation stitch: the Foundation Double Crochet!

WHAT IS THE FOUNDATION Double CROCHET?

The Foundation Double Crochet (shortened as FDC) is a way of starting a double crochet project by making the foundation chain and the first double crochet row at the same time.

So, instead of chaining a lot of endless chains and then starting your double crochet row, you create a first double crochet stitch and then, keep adding one double crochet at each step.

Sounds magic, doesn’t it?

Plus, you save so much time counting endless initial chains!

But really though…

Why should you choose the foundation double crochet?

One main advantage of the foundation double crochet (FDC) is that it cuts the risk of chaining too many chains or not enough chains and only realize it at the end of the first row.

When that happens it usually means that you need to frog everything and start again chaining and counting, and counting again to make sure…so much counting!

Instead, with the FDC, you can easily add or remove a few (or a lot) double crochet stitches, and save so much time counting!

Another amazing thing about the FDC is that it is beautifully stretchy! This means that you won’t have to worry about tight chains anymore, which is so annoying especially when crocheting garments, headbands, or hats.

NOT ONLY Double CROCHET

Foundation rows can be made with all basic stitches! Learn how with the tutorials below!

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How to Crochet the Foundation Double Crochet - Step-by-Step Tutorial - Raffamusa Designs

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Alright then, let’s see how to crochet the FDC row with this step-by-step tutorial!

Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) –Video Tutorial

MATERIALS

Foundation Double Crochet – Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1

Ch 2.

How to Crochet the Foundation Double Crochet - Step-by-Step Tutorial - Raffamusa Designs - Step 1

Step 2

Yarn over and insert your hook into the first chain.

Step 3

Yarn over and draw up a loop.

How to Crochet the Foundation Double Crochet - Step-by-Step Tutorial - Raffamusa Designs - Step 2 and 3

Step 4

Yarn over and draw yarn through the first loop on your hook.

How to Crochet the Foundation Double Crochet - Step-by-Step Tutorial - Raffamusa Designs - Step 4

Notice how you created a chain, basically the base of your stitch!

Step 5

Yarn over and pull through two loops on your hook.

Step 6

Yarn over and pull through the last two loops on your hook.

How to Crochet the Foundation Double Crochet - Step-by-Step Tutorial - Raffamusa Designs - Step 5 and 6

You just made your first FDC stitch!

Step 7

Yarn over and insert your hook under both loops of the base of the previous stitch (the chain you created in Step 4).

How to Crochet the Foundation Double Crochet - Step-by-Step Tutorial - Raffamusa Designs - Step 7

Step 8

Yarn over and pull up a loop.

How to Crochet the Foundation Double Crochet - Step-by-Step Tutorial - Raffamusa Designs - Step 8

Step 9

Yarn over and pull through 1 (like you did in Step 4), yarn over, and pull through 2 twice (as you did in Steps 5 and 6).

How to Crochet the Foundation Double Crochet - Step-by-Step Tutorial - Raffamusa Designs - Step 9

Keep repeating steps 7-9 to grow your Foundation Double Crochet row.

How to Fdc - Step-by-Step Tutorial - Raffamusa Designs

Keep scrolling down to learn how to crochet the row after your FDC!!!

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How to Crochet the Row After the Fdc

Now that you have your foundation double crochet row ready, it is time to add one more row.

All you need to do is to chain 3 and turn or make a chainless starting double crochet., and then keep going with your double crochet stitches as usual.

How to Crochet the next row after Fdc - Raffamusa Designs

One important thing is not to get confused once you get to the end of the foundation row.

Make sure not to miss the first fdc

On the working side, the top chain of the first foundation stitch might tend to hide a bit. So, make sure not to skip it!

If you’re not too experienced with the foundation double crochet row, I suggest you count the stitches in order to make sure you’re not missing that last stitch, or you’re not adding a stitch into the initial 2 chains!

First completed row after the Fdc - Raffamusa Designs

5 thoughts on “How to… Foundation Double Crochet – Step-by-Step Tutorial”

  1. Your step by step tutorials and pictures are a treasure. Everything is so easy you’re done with your projects before you know it. Thank you so much❤️❤️

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