double to single?

[spiritseer]

I'm just wondering if two rows of single crochet is the same as one row of double crochet? I like the looks of the single better so would prefer to use it.

[RoseRed]

Yeah - just about.

[mamarose22]

The best way to judge this is to make a sample swatch in sc and dc, then measure it.

[magiccrochetfan]

Do be aware that double crochet makes a more flexible fabric than single crochet. Single crochet in rows also has a tendency to curl. Depending on what you are making, the substition may or may not give you the desired results.

[Granny Square]

SC will also use more yarn to get the same sized piece of fabric. If you are following a pattern but winging the stitch, you may need more than it calls for.

[Aggie May]

I'm just wondering if two rows of single crochet is the same as one row of double crochet? I like the looks of the single better so would prefer to use it.

 

If you do not like the look of DCs, how about working a row of DCs and a Row of SCs.

This makes a very nice fabric.

Have fun.

Colleen:hook

PS, You would just need to adjust the nmber of rows you work to get the length

[Sea-Era]

I often substitute 2 rows of Single Crochet for Double Crochet.....sometime I even substitute ESC = Extended Single crochet..... Here is a tutorial...

[Real Deal]

I also prefer to use sc because it makes a denser fabric, therefore it's not "see through" and the increasing and decreasing is smoother. Edging it is smoother too.