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.
Prefer a photo tutorial?
Just click here to be taken to my blog post on Extended Double Crochet (US Extended Single Crochet) – Photo Tutorial.
Other Useful Tutorials
- Double Crochet (Single Crochet US) is here as a video tutorial, OR here as a photo tutorial.
- Half Treble Crochet (Half Double Crochet US) is here as a video tutorial, OR here as a photo tutorial.
- Treble Crochet (Double Crochet US) is here as a video tutorial, OR here as a photo tutorial.



