Double crochet is about three chains tall, so it builds height quickly. The fabric is drapey with small gaps between stitches. It is the stitch in granny squares, shells and many blanket patterns.
| Abbreviation (US) | dc |
|---|---|
| UK name | tr (treble) |
| Height | About 3 chains tall |
| Turning chain | ch 3 (counts as a stitch) |
| Foundation chain | Stitches you want + 2 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Good for | Blankets, granny squares, shawls and anything you want to finish fast. |
How to make double crochet
- Yarn over.
- Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook).
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops left).
- Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.
Pattern
- Chain the number of stitches you want + 2.
- Row 1: dc in the 4th chain from the hook (the skipped 3 chains count as the first dc) and in each chain across.
- Row 2: ch 3 (counts as the first dc), turn, skip the first stitch, dc in each stitch across, working the last dc into the top of the turning chain.
- Repeat row 2.
Tips
- Because the turning chain counts as a stitch, skip the first stitch and remember to work into the top of the turning chain at the end.
- If your edges look gappy, try ch 2 instead of ch 3 for the turning chain.