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.

6 Petal Crochet Flower Applique
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
Crochet Adult High Waist Skirt
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
Crochet Ice Cream Cone Applique
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Very Peri Tee
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 0 – Lace,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
- Color: Purple,
Spirit Hexagon Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Name: Simply DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
Weave Me In Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Rowan,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Purple,
Simple Little Washcloth
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, White,
Chunky Infinity Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green, Variegated, White,
Puffs and Crosses Lace Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Bikini Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Verglas Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Bright Bobble Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
- Yarn Name: Bonus DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue, Green, Yellow,
Crochet Backless Crop Top Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Laura Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
- Yarn Name: Stone Washed,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Winter Crochet Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Blossom Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
- Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
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,
Beginner Crochet Poncho Wrap Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Unforgettable,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
Spring Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together, Single Crochet,
Tea and Biscuit Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
- Yarn Name: Bonus DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Rainbow Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Pound of Love, Super Saver,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Big Chubby Bear
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn, Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton, Simply DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3), 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Brown, Neutral, White,
Crochet Diamond Mesh Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Willow Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Spiked Sedge Stitch
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Oblique Crochet Infinity Scarf Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Crochet Easy Washcloth
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, White,
Easy Crochet Afghan Pattern (8 Sizes)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Easy Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Super Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Waffle Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: We Are Knitters,
- Yarn Name: The Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Mosaic Socks
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Pink, Variegated,
Spicy Sweater
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,
Lovely Lace Coaster Set
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Pink, Purple,
Easy Evergreen Ombre Crochet Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
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,
Dune Infinity Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Pink, White,
Michelle Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
Michelle Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
Crochet Pleated High Waist Baby Skirt
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
Double Waffle Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Christmas Ornament Balls with Snail
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow,
Crochet Adult Slipper Boots Worked Flat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Crochet Pleated Baby Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Fast and Easy Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Christmas Tree Coaster
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue, Green, White,
Crochet Snowflake Coaster
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue, Gray, White,
Twisted Lines Chunky Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Variegated,
Easy Peasy Crochet Baby Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Pink,