Two-Color Spiral in DC | Video Tutorial

The two-color spiral in double crochet is a fun way to create a peppermint candy or a spooky spiral in a flat circle. It is more simple than it seems and can be mastered quickly. This version of the spiral is done in only double crochet. 

Two-Color Spiral DC: Step By Step

1. Ch 4 with first color, 5 dc into 4th chain from hook. (6 dc, including ch-3) 
2. Do not cut yarn. Drop yarn with a large loop and sl st with second color in same ch as first 6 dc. Ch 3, 5 dc in same sp. (6 dc, including ch-3)
3. Without joining, 2 dc in top of ch-3, 2 dc in next 5 sts. Drop second color, pick up first color. 2 dc in top of ch-3, 2 dc in next 5 sts. (24 dc)
4. Continue in this pattern, working 6 increase in each color for each round. Each round will increase in factors of 12. 

Two-Color Spiral DC Video Tutorial

This tutorial features Red Heart Super Saver yarn and is done with a G (4.00 mm) Furls Odyssey hook. 

Keep practicing and you will have it down in no time! 

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A great pattern for the two-color spiral dc is the Squashed Witch or Squashed Elf Placemat. 

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Yarn on, 

Kati

Kati Brown

Kati is the designer behind Hooked by Kati. With thousands of patterns sold around the world, Kati prides herself in creating innovative, easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns. She has designed for several publications, including Crochet!, Crochet World, Simply Crochet, and I Like Crochet. Kati finds her inspiration in science fiction, video games, and numerous visits to the zoo — all passions she shares with her husband and two boys.