Crochet stitches

Double Crochet Variations

The double crochet and the stitches built on it: linked, extended, standing and more.

Stitches: 4

Stitches

US ldcUK ltrIntermediate

Linked Double Crochet (LDC) Stitch: How to Crochet Without Gaps

A double crochet that links to its neighbor at mid-height, for solid, gap-free fabric at double crochet speed.

Alice Jackie

US dcUK trBeginner

Double crochet (dc) stitch reference: symbol, UK name and variations

Double crochet at a glance: US and UK names, chart symbol, height, turning chain and the stitches built on it. The full step-by-step tutorial is on our homepage.

Carol Ava

US edcUK etrEasy

Extended Double Crochet (EDC) Stitch: Step-by-Step Tutorial

One extra pull-through at the base of a double crochet adds height and drape without the gaps of a treble.

Carol Ava

US HBdcUK HBtrEasy

Herringbone Double Crochet (HBdc) Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide to Modern Slanted Texture

A double crochet with one slip-through step that tilts each post into a woven, herringbone texture.