What is "QDC" stitch

[DawnG]

Hello,

 

I am a beginner crocheter.  A pattern I recently purchased includes "QDC in 16th CH from hook." I am familiar with several basic crochet stitches but don't know what "QDC" is. I've done an internet search and cannot find the answer. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

[magiccrochetfan]

welcome to the ville

 

the pattern should have a key explaining all the abbreviations used in it.  be sure you have looked at the beginning and end of the pattern for a list of abbreviations or a "special stitches" section.

 

what is the pattern?  can you link to a picture where you bought it from?  

[Cucali31]

HI!!!

I've been crocheting for a long time, and I've never seen this abbreviation!!!

It has something to be with Double Crochet, but the Q?¿?...I don't know...

Could it be an error¿?¿?!

Sorry....

 

 

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[nancybanta]

There is a quadruple treble crochet stitch - could this be a quadruple double crochet stitch?  It would actually be like a double treble - wrap the yarn around the hook 4 times and work off two at a time.

[sarisue]

It could be a special stitch that the designer uses too. Here's a pattern that one person uses it.

 

Heart

[DawnG]

Hello everyone. Thanks for your replies. I really appreciate it.  Here is a link to the pattern:  

 

 http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/clothing/confetti-shawl-or-poncho/12189 .

 

I looked all through the pattern and didn't see a key. I am so new to crochet, but from looking at the picture, do you think it might be what NancyBanta mentioned above?

 

Thank you again,

 

Dawn

[magiccrochetfan]

I would contact the designer and ask her to clarify what the qdc is. You paid for the pattern so if there is missing information the designer can supply it.

[nancybanta]

I've messaged the designer - found her on another board.  Let's see what she says.  

 

I told her that there is no explaination of the stitch on the pattern so could she tell me what it is, how to do it or if it's just a typo.

 

I'll post her answer.

[nancybanta]

Here is the answer straight from the designer:

 

 

Hi Nancy, 
A QDC is a Quadruple Crochet. 
YO X 3 and pull up a loop in designated stitch. 
YO and pull thru to loops….4 times. 
I think I must have up loaded an old file….the instructions should include the how to for the stitch. I will take down the file and upload the correct file.

Thanks for the Heads Up! 
Cindy Kamps

[DawnG]

Hello Everyone,

 

Thank you so much, again, for your replies and helpfulness. I received a message from the designer and thought I'd share the message with you all in case you come across "QDC" in the future.  

 

From Cindy, "re: Question on one of your Patterns

Hi Dawn, 
A QDC is a Quadruple Crochet. 
YO X 3 and pull up a loop in designated stitch. 
YO and pull through 2 loops…..4 times. 
I will remove the file and upload the correct file which does include the “how to” on the stitch.

I have gotten 2 messages on this today……so Thanks for the Heads Up!

Cindy Kamps

 

Thanks again. You ladies are GREAT! I am so excited to be learning crochet!

 

Dawn

[DawnG]

Here is the answer straight from the designer:

 

 

Hi Nancy, 

A QDC is a Quadruple Crochet. 

YO X 3 and pull up a loop in designated stitch. 

YO and pull thru to loops….4 times. 

I think I must have up loaded an old file….the instructions should include the how to for the stitch. I will take down the file and upload the correct file.

Thanks for the Heads Up! 

Cindy Kamps

Hi Nancy.  I think we were typing at the same time for this one. Thanks for checking on this. I appreciate your help! Dawn

[magiccrochetfan]

for future reference, this stitch is more commonly called double treble/triple (in US terms) http://www.nexstitch.com/v_double_treble.html

https://www.lionbrand.com/faq/230.html?language=   so if you see dtr in a pattern, that is a stitch you already know 

 

here is a tutorial by another designer who uses the term quadruple, but would abbreviate it as "quad"---which to me is a more clear abbreviation.   qdc to me looks like a typo of "dc"  http://www.meladorascreations.com/learntocrochet.htm

[DawnG]

for future reference, this stitch is more commonly called double treble/triple (in US terms) http://www.nexstitch.com/v_double_treble.html

https://www.lionbrand.com/faq/230.html?language=   so if you see dtr in a pattern, that is a stitch you already know 

 

here is a tutorial by another designer who uses the term quadruple, but would abbreviate it as "quad"---which to me is a more clear abbreviation.   qdc to me looks like a typo of "dc"  http://www.meladorascreations.com/learntocrochet.htm

Kathy, I've visited and bookmarked each of the links. Thank you. I am quite eager to learn. I've been sick the last couple days, and all I could think about was "I sure wish I felt better so I could crochet." Thanks again. Dawn

[Ellie 13]

It could be a special stitch that the designer uses too. Here's a pattern that one person uses it.

 

Heart

I like the heart pattern, thank for sharing. Also, I was going to say it's a double triple (dtc) crochet. Quadruple crochet (Qdc) is nice too.

Ellie 13