Double crochet is one of the most common stitches in crochet patterns, creating a fabric that is taller and looser than single crochet. It is made by wrapping the yarn over the hook before inserting it into the stitch, pulling up a loop, and then drawing the yarn through two loops twice.
Heard on the job
Chain three at the beginning of the row to count as your first dc.
Insider tip
US and UK crochet terms differ significantly. A US double crochet (dc) is equivalent to a UK treble crochet (tr).
Also heard as
- double crochet