Detailed tutorial for the extended double crochet stitch (EDc)

Here is a detailed step by step instructional tutorial on how to make the extended double crochet stitch, also known as extended treble crochet stitch in UK terms.

About the extended double crochet stitch

Extended double crochet stitches are very useful when you want to add a bit of height to a stitch pattern without altering the main loop height.

I use them extensively in my patterns, especially on the edges of rounded triangle shawls.

They provide a bit of height, but not as much as treble stitches (double treble stitches in UK terms).

In UK terms, these stitches are called Extended treble crochet stitch and standing extended treble crochet stitch if you make them at the beginning of a row.

Raspberry croissant shawl that uses extended double crochet stitches at the beginning and end of each row
Raspberry croissant shawl pattern that uses extended double crochet stitches at the beginning and end of each row.

How to make the extended double crochet stitches

To make extended double crochet stitches, you need to do the following:

  • yarn over,
  • insert hook in required space,
  • yarn over and pull up a loop,
  • yarn over and pull through 1 loop on hook,
  • yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook,
  • yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook.

To make a standing extended double crochet stitch at the beginning of the row (instead of a chain, which looks unprofessional), you should do the following:

  • draw up a tall loop with your working yarn,
  • yarn over using this loop, holding it with your thumb,
  • insert the hook in required space,
  • yarn over and pull up a loop,
  • yarn over and pull through 1 loop on hook,
  • yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook,
  • yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook.

Video tutorial for how to make the extended double crochet stitch

Follow the video below to see how the extended double crochet and the standing extended double crochet stitches are made.

Watch how to make a standing extended double crochet stitch and extended double crochet stitches.

Extended double crochet stitches are also great when working with filet crochet. They make the “pixels” look square, rather than the squashed rectangles you get when using double crochet stitches.

Extended double crochet stitches in action

Here is a comparison of two fabrics with the same amount of stitches.

One is made in filet crochet with extended double crochet stitches and one with double crochet stitches (one “pixel” is made of 3 stitches).

Notice that the holes in the version with extended double crochet stitches (left) are square, unlike the holes in the version with double crochet stitches.

Two filet crochet swatches, a taller one on the left, using extended double crochet stitches, and a shorter one on the right, using double crochet stitches.
Example of two filet crochet squares made with extended Dc (left) and regular Dc (right).

Patterns that use extended double crochet stitches

If you want to try a project that uses these extended double crochet stitches in a filet crochet pattern, here is one of my current favorites and one that will really show you how much influence this stitch has on the symmetry of a filet crochet pattern, the Dolina wrap.

Dolina wrap that uses extended double crochet stitches to create symmetrical motifs in the pattern
The sample uses regular double crochet stitches and is blocked, but is would look a lot better had I used extended double crochet stitches to make it.

You can find this pattern that uses extended double crochet stitches for filet crochet in my shop here, on Etsy here or on Ravelry here.

I’ve used this stitch in many patterns, among which the crocodile leaf pattern is one that uses it the most. It’s a motif for a blanket square.

This stitch is also used in the pattern for the square.

crocodile leaf pattern 8
The crocodile stitch heart or leaf pattern makes use of extended double crochet stitches in most of its construction.

If you have any questions about this stitch, please don’t hesitate to ask them in the comments. I’m always happy to troubleshoot. It’s half the fun of being a crocheter.

If you want to try out some patterns that use this stitch or just some other cool crochet patterns, check them out here:

I will see you soon. Oh, and don’t forget to sign up for my updates if you want to know when new patterns are released or if you want to test.

See you soon!

Hugs,

Andrea

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is subscribe-kizilkaya-31.png

3 thoughts on “Detailed tutorial for the extended double crochet stitch (EDc)”

Leave a Comment