What is the standard abbreivation for the Double Crochet crochet stitch?

The US standard abbreviation for the Double Crochet crochet stitch is dc.

Double Crochet Stitch Pattern

The double crochet stitch, or dc is an important part of many crochet patterns and mastering it is easy with our tutorial video. All these crochet patterns feature the double crochet stitch, and are exclusive to EasyCrochet.com.

Free Crochet Patterns using the Double Crochet Stitch

These free crochet patterns were all created using various yarn types, brands and hook sizes... but all use the Double Crochet crochet stitch.

Rose Lace Headband
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together,
- Color: White,
Scarlett Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
- Color: Variegated,
Cherry Blossom Crochet Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii, Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: White, Yellow,
Vintage Star Table Runner
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Patons,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown,
Hummingbirds Filet Crochet Blanket Stripe Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 40 mm,
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Flight Formation Crochet Blanket Stripe Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Eagle Flight Filet Crochet Blanket Stripe Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 40 mm,
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Plume Scales Crochet Blanket Stripe Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Wildflower Washcloth 1
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Diamonds For Flora Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Black, Pink, Purple,
Mabel Market Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown,
Floral Bloom Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Sport,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Puff, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Pink, Yellow,
Heart Of Rose Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
- Color: White, Yellow,
Wildflower Washcloth 2
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, Orange,
Wildflower Washcloth 5
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Wildflower Washcloth 3
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, Red,
Colton Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Gray,
Wildflower Washcloth 4
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Skybound Sampler Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, Orange, White,
Feathers Crochet Blanket Stripe Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Wildflower Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral, Pink, Red, Yellow,
Summer Breeze Cotton Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Variegated, White,
Coco Cross Body Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Sea Glass Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral,
Serenity Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Boho Bloom Coasters
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, White,
Coco Market Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Positano Crochet Mesh Shrug
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch,
- Color: Orange,
Willow Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Sandstone Variegated Stripe Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Variegated,
Compostela Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Green, White,
Pretty Spring Dress
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Icing on Top Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Herringbone Double Crochet,
- Color: Variegated, White,
Crochet Hooded Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
- Color: Blue, Green,
Yuletide Mosaic Baubles
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
- Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Green, Neutral, Pink, Variegated, White,
Mini Yuletide Mosaic Stockings
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
- Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Neutral, Variegated,
Yuletide Mosaic Stockings
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
- Yarn Name: Anti-Pilling DK Colors,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together,
- Color: Neutral, Variegated,
Fireside Blanket Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Gust of Summer Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together,
- Color: Red,
Lemon Zest Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White, Yellow,
Floral Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Hop Bunny Hooded Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Granny Square Border Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Red, White,
Tudor Times Crochet Bauble
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Theory,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: White, Yellow,
The Autumn Pillow
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii, Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Puff, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, Variegated,
Blakeley Poncho
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Heatherly Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 7 mm,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
- Color: Neutral,
Sanger Chunky Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue,
Labyrinth Mosaic Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
- Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue, Brown, Green, Neutral, Pink, Red, Variegated, White,