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.

Labyrinth Poncho
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
- Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Black, Blue, Neutral, Variegated,
Brenna Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Brooklyn Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Cobblestone Pathways Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: I Love This Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 40 mm, 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Moss / Linen,
- Color: Neutral,
Simple Lace Crochet Wrap
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Morning Mist Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Nadia Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Red,
Vintage Crochet Flower Potholder
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray,
Crochet Granny Square Bandana
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
- Color: Orange, Purple, White,
Cool Crochet Balaclava
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Black, White,
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,
Franny Granny Adult Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Comfy Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, Variegated,
Franny Granny Adult Dress
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Comfy Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Neutral, Pink, Red,
Franny Granny Child Dress
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Comfy Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral, Orange, Pink,
Granny Cluster Crochet Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White, Yellow,
Summer Granny Sitting Pad
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, White,
Esme Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Crossroads Chunky Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Swish DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Green,
Seafoam Hotpad Trivet and Coaster Set
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Re-Up,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Easy Ripple Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Inspire Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Infatuation Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Puff Ripple Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
- Color: Blue,
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,
Ariel Summer Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Orange, Pink,
Lace Crochet Summer Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch,
- Color: Blue,
Theory Cocoon Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Theory,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Sunburst Square Bucket Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Jeans,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5), 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together, Puff, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue, White,
Franny Granny Square Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
- Yarn Name: Bonus DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
Crochet Skinny Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Purple,
Chunky Tidy Up Basket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 7 – Jumbo,
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Cozy Cottage Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 7 mm,
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Green, Pink, Yellow,
Worry Worm
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Aran,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral, Red,
Bunny Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Pink, White,
Bee Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Black, White, Yellow,
The Working Girl Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Yellow,
Franny Granny Square Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Theory,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
Anette Bookmark
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Red, White,
Spring Chicks Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4), 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Blue, Orange, Pink, White,
Poppy Lace Collar
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Blooming Granny Square
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, White,
Shift Granny Square
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, Orange, Pink, Purple,
Peafowl Feathers Crochet Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Purple,
Boho Beach Crochet Vest
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Franny Granny Child Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Franny Granny Child Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Windowpane Chunky Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Homespun, Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral,