Extended double crochet stitches (US extended single crochets) have more height and drape than a basic double crochet (US single crochet) and there is only one extra step required t extend the stitch!

You will likely see it abbreviated to exdc or edc (US exsc or esc).

Let me show you how to make extended double crochet and the different look of the stitch in rows and rounds.

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Image 1 shows swatches of extended double crochet (US extended single) in rows and rounds. Image 2 is a close up of extended double crochet in rows showing the anatomy if the stitch on wrong and right sides. Image 3 shows extended double crochet in rounds and the anatomy of that stitch.
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