The Linked Double crochet stitch is a fun variation of the double crochet stitch. The stitches have the height of the double crochet, but without all of the gaps in between!
This is achieved by connecting each stitch to the one previous to it.
As a result, the fabric of the linked double crochet stitch is more dense, but with the same thickness and drape of a normal double crochet stitch.
As mentioned above, the linked double crochet stitch is the height of a regular double crochet. When you work a swatch of double crochet though there tend to be gaps between the stitches.
With the Linked double crochet those gaps are removed as each stitch post is connected to the one next to it.
Check out the video tutorial below following the written pattern to see how!
Materials:
For this tutorial I will be using the Caron x Pantone yarn by Yarnspirations along with a 5.5 mm crochet hook. The hook shown here and in the video below is an Odyssey hook by Furls Crochet. However you may use any hook and yarn combination you choose.
Linked Double Crochet Stitch:
This stitch is worked in rows in this tutorial. At the end of each row you will need to chain 3 and turn your work.
Don’t forget to check out the free video tutorial linked below!
To begin, make a slip knot and then chain your desired number of chains. For this stitch pattern you will need any multiple of stitches plus 3 for your foundation chain.
For my swatch I will be making a foundation chain of 23 chain stitches.
Row One:
First Stitch in your Foundation Chain:
Once your foundation chain is the desired length, insert your hook into the second chain from hook, yarn over and draw up a loop.
Insert your hook into the next chain, yarn over and draw up a loop.
Yarn over and draw through two loops on your hook. Yarn over once again and draw through the final two loops on your hook.
Second stitch (and every stitch after):
Looking at the post of the stitch just made, you will see a horizontal bar going across the centre. Insert your hook under this horizontal bar, yarn over and draw up a loop.
Now insert your hook into the next stitch on your foundation chain, yarn over and draw up a loop.
Insert your hook under the horizontal bar on the post of the previous stitch Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop 
Second Stitch made
Yarn over and draw through two loops on your hook twice.
Repeat this process across your foundation chain.
Chain 3 and turn your work.
Row Two:
First Stitch:
Insert your hook into the second chain, yarn over and draw up a loop.
Next, insert your hook into the stitch at the base of the chain three, yarn over and draw up a loop.
Chain 3 and turn your work. 
Insert your hook in the 2nd chain and draw up a loop 
Insert you hook in the base of the ch-3 and draw up a loop
Yarn over and draw through two loops twice.
Second Stitch (and every stitch after):
Looking at the post of the stitch just made, you will see a horizontal bar going across the centre. Insert your hook under this horizontal bar, yarn over and draw up a loop.
Next, insert your hook into the next stitch on your foundation chain, yarn over and draw up a loop.
Yarn over and draw through two loops on your hook twice.
Repeat this process across your foundation chain.
And that’s it!
Finally, repeat row two for as long as you would like. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Thank you for stopping by! If you enjoyed this stitch tutorial, your may wish to check out the tutorial for the Post and Shell Stitch | How to Crochet.
See you next week!
Sarah
Sarah I’m interested in making a blanket using the linked dc. I noticed in your video that one edge is not straight. Is there a way to work that edge so it is straight
Blessing Mary
I have the same question as Mary…why is the edge not straight? I think in the video you mentioned not to crochet in the last stitch of the row aka turning chain but I don’t see that mentioned here.