Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) Tutorial

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  • One thing I wish I had learned earlier on when learning to crochet? The foundation double crochet stitch! This stitch is perfect for starting a new project when you don't like working back through your foundation chain.
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  • @bethlarson4945
    @bethlarson4945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    Who ever figured this out is a genius. Now I can tackle those patterns that start with chain 200. 😁

    • @randallsam9774
      @randallsam9774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      instablaster.

    • @MeatiestSasquatch
      @MeatiestSasquatch ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Chain 200 and keep a striaght line 😩

    • @madhudarish9142
      @madhudarish9142 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Exactly man.. and the headache of having to count the chain starting that says " do it in multiple of so much + so much"

  • @eh1702
    @eh1702 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Five years after you made this, it’s still the video that actually solves the tricky bits for nearly half a million of us: just where to put the hook into the “bottom” of the stitch.. Thank you!

  • @JazzyJude
    @JazzyJude 5 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    This video is FANTASTIC! The way you explained the bottom base loop to stand ‘tall’ was the biggest tip, as my work was curving. THANK YOU!!!

  • @karencanino8773
    @karencanino8773 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This is the first time I actually understood foundation chains. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤

  • @courtneykohler9087
    @courtneykohler9087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yes thank you! Figuring out where I'm supposed to insert hook for next fdc was so complicated even after like 3 videos but yours is like oh wow I didn't realize it was that easy. THANK YOU

  • @thehappychibidragon
    @thehappychibidragon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Oh my gosh.. I have gone through several different videos trying to learn this stitch..... and thanks to you ...I FINALLY GOT IT!!! THANK YOU!!! I have 2 graduation afghans to make by June.. and the pattern I want to use requires this stitch.

  • @michelleardillo8417
    @michelleardillo8417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is my fourth video I’ve watched trying to learn FDC and it’s the first one that I could actually do myself. Thank you for the clear explanation!

  • @Iissafaith
    @Iissafaith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have been trying to figure out this stitch for ages, and I think this is the ONLY video out of so many that has explained it so clearly that I can actually understand it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @scizessita
    @scizessita 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had no idea such a thing even existed (and I've been crocheting for over half a century)! Thank you so much.

  • @sheilahurst8527
    @sheilahurst8527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for making foundation chains seem simple. I have been so confused by them and have suffered with chains being too tight. Because of you I am finally able to do half double and double foundation chains.

  • @gerriphillips3837
    @gerriphillips3837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been crocheting since a little girl and I always forget how to start this stitch. Thank you so much. Love your enthusiasm, a great teacher.

  • @bethtisdalestaton7250
    @bethtisdalestaton7250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THANK YOU FOR THIS EXCELLENT TUTORIAL 💝! IT DOES MAKE YOUR FINISHED PROJECT LOOK SO MUCH BETTER! VERY CLEAN & NOT SO TIGHT AS STARTING WITH SINGLE CROCHET STITCHES 😊💝!

  • @bonniekonjevich7574
    @bonniekonjevich7574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THIS IS FOR ME! especially with the history of a left finger break that healed nerve-impaired.
    Now it's easier to crochet a foundation. Thought I might have to give this hobby up due to imperfect starts.

  • @DTrainsWife01
    @DTrainsWife01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why am I just now learning about this!!!! 😮 Game changer!!!!

    • @ritaschmitt
      @ritaschmitt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you continue with foundation row when you have a base of say 90 chaines

  • @susansandberg184
    @susansandberg184 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the easiest to understand than anything I have found. Thank you for rescuing me.

  • @jordanfatato7210
    @jordanfatato7210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this! I crocheted a lot and then I stopped working on my projects this really refresh my memory at 2:32 I think you explained it the best! Thank you!

  • @OzLioness
    @OzLioness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you! I appreciate the refresher! Its been SO LONG since I've done this, I just could not get it right. You Rule! Very easy to follow

  • @isabellaosbaldeston6287
    @isabellaosbaldeston6287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate that you use a large size hook and choose a background that is a good contrast colour to the yarn

  • @horningjan
    @horningjan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve watched other videos on Facebook and yours is GREAT! Really shows exactly what to do, holding the yarn and the work in a great position to see and understand the process!

  • @crystaldswhite
    @crystaldswhite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!! I avoided learning this for so long! LOVE this technique!

  • @pricewepaid
    @pricewepaid ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolute GENIUS!

  • @deborahol
    @deborahol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is amazing. I was shown a different way which was way trickier and hard to get the same size stitch all the way across. Many thanks 😊

  • @Tina-zl5xs
    @Tina-zl5xs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy how you explained each step. Really helpful!

  • @suzannepassow1344
    @suzannepassow1344 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial! Easy to see, concise, and clear diagram of the stitch. Fantastic!

  • @j5r2r7
    @j5r2r7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an excellent tutorial! I’m very much a beginner-level crocheted and it was easy to follow even for me. Thank you so much.

  • @jessiecampbell8393
    @jessiecampbell8393 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much!! I watched so many different videos from different people and you’re the first one that was able to really teach me. I feel like yours is more simple than the other ones that I watched. you aldo explained it much better.

  • @icewater4725
    @icewater4725 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love this. Ive been doing it the other way for so long i have to rewire my brain. So excited i came across this. 🙏🏽

  • @Handmaidenofyeshua
    @Handmaidenofyeshua 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been crocheting for 50 years, never too old to learn a new trick , stitch:0), thank you! Like my yarn, I'm hooked (subscribed).

  • @piglette0928
    @piglette0928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty! Perfectly explained , I love how you told us which stitch represents what. And Also i know why my chain was curling

  • @diannehernandez83
    @diannehernandez83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I'm so glad I 'm came across your video! I've watched several other on how To Foundation Double Crochet but yours made sense to me!! I finally got It! LOL! Thank you!

  • @geethasharma8500
    @geethasharma8500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very beautifully explained. .. base, dc and top chains.
    I got it in one go. Thanks

  • @shauntaem5678
    @shauntaem5678 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Explained the best &simplest I've seen. Great, great teacher!

  • @ahorseperson2175
    @ahorseperson2175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where has this been all my crocheting life?! 🤩😍🥰

    • @Getvictd744
      @Getvictd744 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍I haven't made anything for at least 17yrs and was like what is this?

  • @buzzkitcrochet
    @buzzkitcrochet ปีที่แล้ว

    omg finally someone explaining it so i can understand!!!! thank you so much!

  • @griffinmaeve
    @griffinmaeve 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial! Every step was clear to follow and it was clear what you were doing the whole time. Thank you so much!

  • @boukejagt1219
    @boukejagt1219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou Ashlea for all of your foundation crochet videos. You did such a great job explaining how to do it!. Thanks so much!

  • @DyeDIY
    @DyeDIY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really clear and easy to follow, thanks! Makes starting my huge blanket much easier.

  • @Dawn.of.the-day
    @Dawn.of.the-day ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic, thank you, it helped the start of a hat, setting the foundation for a few rows of front post stitch. I found doing chains and then a row of double crochet it was feeling tight from the chains alone, this doesn't with dc foundation, it's perfect :)

  • @InfectedSanitie
    @InfectedSanitie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just wanted to thank you because I watched several other videos and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. After watching your video it turns out I just needed to loosing up lol that one little tip changed my life lol now this is my favorite stitch to do

  • @frances5610
    @frances5610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius!! This video makes it much easier to understand. This will be great when making those blankets and afghans with so many chains. Thanks!

  • @misdina56
    @misdina56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for a perfectly clear toturial ❣️

  • @kristensmith3079
    @kristensmith3079 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for explaining where to start on the second row. I've read and watched so many tutorials trying to figure out how to transition and NO ONE explains it😂. Super helpful.

  • @PhotoFlair
    @PhotoFlair 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are so clear and helpful :D thank you! Your tip about how to maintain the tension is exactly what I was looking for :D

  • @hookedbyjanice
    @hookedbyjanice 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is an awesome tutorial. Crystal clear, thank you!

  • @montanalilac
    @montanalilac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whew! I tend to crochet pretty tightly and I HATE that first row into chains. This is an awesome alternative. So much easier. I’ve crocheted for 30 years and can’t figure out how I never knew about this! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @SharpAssKnittingNeedles
    @SharpAssKnittingNeedles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a fantastic technique! I'm mainly a knitter and working into long crochet chains is as bad as working into a backward-loop cast on of any length. Thank you so much for this awesome video!

  • @judywalker2849
    @judywalker2849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh ok basically you extended double crochet all the way up, cool 😎 now it makes sense for the pattern I was reading thanks for sharing ❤

  • @ruthmaryrose
    @ruthmaryrose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this! Such a clear explanation and thank you for showing how to do the first row. Very helpful.

  • @narellelemans7176
    @narellelemans7176 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic explaining - you make it very easy to follow - thank you very much.

  • @SleepingSwan88
    @SleepingSwan88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much! The way you explained it made me realize how easy it actually is. Now I am wondering why I bothered with all those annoying foundation chains in the first place. Thanks to you, never again!

  • @angelaguinnip7269
    @angelaguinnip7269 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for a great video that was easy to follow. Also, thank you for not having crazy long nails that are extremely distracting for so many of us. I seriously appreciate that. 🙂

  • @susanjaeger2081
    @susanjaeger2081 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was difficult to learn on lace- weight yarn, but so worth it! Thanks for this video. 😊

  • @Niecie56
    @Niecie56 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow...I believe you are the first one I've ever seen hold your yarn and hook exactly like I do. Definitely subscribed. 😃

  • @beccab7542
    @beccab7542 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for making such a great tutorial ❤

  • @tamilong4783
    @tamilong4783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video, now I understand that you have to keep the chain separated from the double crochet, thinking of this keeps me on track!

  • @doloreschavez8994
    @doloreschavez8994 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a clear understanding of the stitches

  • @sethuk217
    @sethuk217 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this clear tutorial.

  • @VictoriaEAC
    @VictoriaEAC 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wonderful! GREAT tutorial - thank you

  • @Chucks_Chocolates
    @Chucks_Chocolates 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tutorial! Thanks.

  • @Sherbear60
    @Sherbear60 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Ashlea!! You made this so easy!! I'm starting your Lori Poncho and wanted to do it like your's. I have crocheted since I was 8,,,so, 50+ years,,,but still like learning new tricks. 😂

  • @thistledownealli
    @thistledownealli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is perfect! I’m making a lot of Afghans and this method will be much better than chaining 250!!

  • @rhiannonberkbigler7015
    @rhiannonberkbigler7015 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such a great tutorial. Thank you so much!

  • @jackiecrochetcreations369
    @jackiecrochetcreations369 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cool!! I have never seen this done!!

  • @chronicallycrocheting
    @chronicallycrocheting 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your tutorial! 💜

  • @ivymooncos
    @ivymooncos 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such a good tutorial! I was wondering why my rows were curving, thank you!!!

  • @RARenni62
    @RARenni62 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this idea! Thank you!

  • @katherinejerome5699
    @katherinejerome5699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched a few videos on this and it's not made any sense until now - fabulous instructions thank you!

  • @carolwoods253
    @carolwoods253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your clear explanation. I especially like how you describe the actual anatomy of the stitch. It makes sense now!

  • @janruiz6610
    @janruiz6610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for sharing. Very nice tutorial. Exciting to learn new things

  • @rosejohnson4131
    @rosejohnson4131 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, thank you. Love this.

  • @l.b.9522
    @l.b.9522 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg. this was easier than I thought. LOL THANK YOU! I had so much anxiety over it.

  • @chwoods
    @chwoods 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent explanation! Thank you!!

  • @chantaleperron
    @chantaleperron 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clear and easy tutorial! Thank!😉

  • @billgrover9421
    @billgrover9421 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent commentary! Very good instructor.

  • @Niailis
    @Niailis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, this was really clear to watch and helped me to understand that I have been doing it wrong for years :D

  • @sofiacopado5579
    @sofiacopado5579 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's perfect and my new to start 😍 TY 💖🌹

  • @brittany.m5751
    @brittany.m5751 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOU EXPLAINED IT SO EASILY THANK YOU SM!! 🥰💛

  • @jacquelined5760
    @jacquelined5760 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Ashley 💘🤗

  • @ABoCStudio
    @ABoCStudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial!!!! Thank you!!

    • @HeartHookHome
      @HeartHookHome  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am so glad you found it helpful!

  • @leislanderchef96
    @leislanderchef96 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this tutorial💕

  • @dawnmarie1910
    @dawnmarie1910 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you do much way easier than I expected.

  • @bethparsons
    @bethparsons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this video! I have tried so many times over the years and just couldn't do this. After watching your video last night, the light bulb finally came on! Haha I guess I was making it harder than it truly is! Now I can tackle all those projects I put aside! Thank you so much!

  • @irenehermosillo8629
    @irenehermosillo8629 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I think I got it.
    Very helpful. Thanks

  • @tiffaniredford5077
    @tiffaniredford5077 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was sooo confused how everyone was saying this video made it so easy for them because i could NOT get it. Then I realised I was the problem 😂 i didnt start in the first ch, but now i got it!!! Thank you so much! Lol

  • @lizzettecruz5054
    @lizzettecruz5054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! The tip about keeping the first loop tall, at the same level as the others was very helpful to me. I subscribed and will be watching all your awesome videos! Thanks!

  • @faewells2873
    @faewells2873 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant, thank you.

  • @thelacycrocheter2084
    @thelacycrocheter2084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this tutorial

  • @camillewadsworth9575
    @camillewadsworth9575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful thank you!!!❤

  • @deborahasher9819
    @deborahasher9819 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video I have never got this but straight away with your clear instructions I have mastered it!

    • @HeartHookHome
      @HeartHookHome  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome. Glad it helped : )

  • @xyzt580
    @xyzt580 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best explanation here in TH-cam....

  • @Christena1601
    @Christena1601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sooo awesome!

  • @laliz7025
    @laliz7025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a long time crocheter and have attempted the foundation chain many times, with no success. With this video, which I watched a couple times, I will never "chain" again! Thank you very, very much.

    • @HeartHookHome
      @HeartHookHome  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonderful! Glad it helped!

  • @marcelalara6250
    @marcelalara6250 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Life saver!!!! Thank youuuuuuu

  • @cheshiregrin950
    @cheshiregrin950 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic 🎉 Thank you.

  • @kimlynch1770
    @kimlynch1770 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this very clear and very easy to understand tutorial!

    • @HeartHookHome
      @HeartHookHome  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @lilianahorjea8183
    @lilianahorjea8183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial thank you

  • @wolfmoon5720
    @wolfmoon5720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have tried and given up on the foundation double row many times and watched many different videos but your video finally made it all click! I can actually visualise what I'm doing with that ch1 forming the bottom then working the stitch sideways in comparison to the normal way. I am doing a second cardigan for my baby nephews and I did the first one with normal chain rows so I am looking forward to an easier and neater edging on this one. Thanks!

  • @haley-yg4sn
    @haley-yg4sn ปีที่แล้ว

    Been Crocheting for years and never heard of this. I like it now that I got to see how to do it! Now I can make this Bulky infinity scarf that had this for the start of the pattern. 💗

  • @MakerMarkKnits
    @MakerMarkKnits 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So clear, so helpful! Thank you 😊

    • @HeartHookHome
      @HeartHookHome  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @kalenreichert
    @kalenreichert 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I finally get it!