How to Crochet Double Chain and Half I-Cord

In this tutorial video I'll show you how to crochet what's known as a double chain as well as a half I-cord.

Hi I'm Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. Very often we need to make cord-like items in crochet. A traditional chain is sometimes too thin and flimsy. And a traditional I-cord, whether knitted or crocheted, is sometimes too thick. Right in the middle is a double chain, also known as a half I-cord.

It's pretty simple to make these cords. You will use a yarn strand from the tail end as well as a yarn strand from the main yarn skein. You'll work a yarn under with the tail end and a yarn over with the main yarn. This forms a nice cording that can be used for a strap on a top, button loops, bracelets, and more.

I'm using 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn and a size 4.5 mm crochet hook for my sample..

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[dawnhezlep]

Thank you Donna for explaining a yarn under. I have seen it in other videos and just couldn't get it right. I think I can now. Hugs

[furpaw]

This technique was a game changer for me for foundation rows! I'd love to see a video from you showing how to turn and start the second row, for single and double crochet. I worked it out, but I wonder if there's a better way.

[suewiley]

Love this and already am thinking about how I want to use it. Think it would be fun to add some metallic thread in there too. Thanks for this video, perfect as always! ☺️❤️

[warronchavers]

Hi, Natzazia. So cool 😎 and simply illustrated, so many uses for this.GOD BLESS see you on the tube 😀 🙏.

[Nive_rse]

I should've watch this before making my bags🥲

[janetking]

I love these... I have found they also work great for a foundation row... but you do have to watch your tension when using it for this... Thanks for sharing 🙂

[Owlmom]

Hey, this is great to start your basic rows on patterns. I am doing a turkey plastic bag holder and I started the pattern off with this stitch, it gave a much better finish look to the starting of the pattern. It made the start look really professional and no bulky knots that had to be hidden. I will be using this stitch to start all my blankets, and my amigurumi projects. Thank you for sharing this helpful stitch. I also made a lanyard using this style and was able to swap the colors around without having to cut my yarn.

[randyl]

Great idea for that mid size cord! Thank you for all your fantastic videos...I have learned so much from you!

[jackieostrander]

Extremely useful. Wonderful demonstration! Thank you.

[angelapower]

Thank you so much! My granny taught me how to crochet it it's nice to see how you did the double crochet! You be have such beautiful hands and nails!

[sambathammasubramaniam]

Looks easy to make it with your clear instructions.thank you for sharing your lovely creations ma'am ❤️❤️❤️ love you and God bless you 🤝💕💕💕

[cherryb]

This is great!!!! Thanks Donna! Love those nails!❤❤❤

[missapippin]

They would make a nice tail on Amigurumi animals. Thank you for a great tutorial. I will definitely be using this method. ❤

[nicola]

Again a very clear and useful explanaition! Thanks from Germany!

[cheri]

This EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you❣️💞 🧶

[ashalatha]

Very Beautiful and very helpful thank you for video👍

[heidicook]

Thank you so very much for showing it with 2 colors. I need some long cords. This looks wonderful but I did not want to have to try to figure out how long off a tail I needed. Thank you again.

[luxmifrei]

Thats really cool, Donna. Thank you! I enjoy trying out new crochet stitches. Best wishes from Switzerland ! 🤩💐👋!

[juneknitsville]

Wonderful tutorial. Very clear. Thank you.

[karenh]

Wow! Lots of possibilities! Thank you!