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.

Crochet Bar Stitch
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Crochet Christmas Star Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Green, Neutral,
Orchard Cable Wrist Warmers
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Almond Stitch Crochet
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown,
Diamond Crochet Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Theory,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, White,
Crochet Infinity Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Variegated, White,
Free Crochet Sunflower Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland, Skein Tones,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Yellow,
Crocheting In A Spiral
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
The Kimberly Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Double Waffle Stitch
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Peek-A-Boo Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Simple Pot Scrubber
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Stitch Soak Scrub,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Peek-A-Boo Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Beaded Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Almost Solid Granny Square Pattern (2 Sizes)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Skein Tones,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
Mosaic Christmas Tree Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Sedge Stitch Crochet
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Cute Tiger Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Orange, White,
Cherry Blossom Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
Little Angels Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Black, Brown, White,
Easy Crochet Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
How to Crochet a Granny Stripe in Rows
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
Colorful Teardrop Baby Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Green, Pink, Variegated,
Summer Romance Crochet Top
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,
Chunky Tweed Striped Throw Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Primavera Rectangular Crochet Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
Crochet Ruffle Necklace
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: DMC,
- Yarn Name: Natura Just Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Chunky Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 15 mm (P/Q),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Modern Crochet Pillow
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Coboo Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Cluster Buster Crochet Round Potholder
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
Chunky Lilac Fade Blanket
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, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Purple,
Heirloom 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, White,
Primrose Stitch Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Bundle Up,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Lagoon Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Bundle Up,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue,
Stained Glass Ear Warmer
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Unforgettable,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Golden Brown Infinity Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown,
Blue Clouds Baby Blanket
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, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, White,
Granny Square Cushion Cover
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Beginner’s Guide to Crocheting a Half Circle: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Heaven,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Tranquil Blue Rectangular Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Rainbow Teardrop Blanket
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,
Blue Bobble Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Bundle Up,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Crochet Baby Girl Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Ocean Stripes Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue, Variegated,
Chunky Crochet Cowl
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,
- Color: Gray,
How to Crochet the Shell Stitch (Step-by-Step Instructions)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet,
Granny Square Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy, 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,