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

The US standard abbreviation for the Double Crochet Increase crochet stitch is 2dc inc.

Crochet Patterns using the Double Crochet Increase

The Double Crochet Increase stitch is used to increase the width of a basic crochet project, where 2 or more stitches must be worked into 1 stitch at the point specified in the project instructions. You can increase (abbreviated inc) double-crochet by adding a stitch at the middle or end of the row.

Free Crochet Patterns using the Double Crochet Increase Stitch

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

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,
Cool Crochet Bucket Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange, Pink,
Seda Triangle Bandana
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase,
- Color: Variegated,
Zigzag Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Double Crochet Three Together,
- Color: Blue, Pink, White,
Rising Sun Crochet Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Red, Yellow,
Hug Me Bear Children’s Hooded Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase,
- Color: Brown, White,
Daydream Square
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Theory,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
- Color: Brown, Gray, Pink,
Oat Bran Beanie
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: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket with Ripples
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes, Marble Cakes, Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Double Crochet Three Together,
- Color: Pink,