4Medium weight5.5 mm hookEasyV-Stitch Baby Blanket Crochet PatternAn airy one-row repeat of V-stitches that you can make any width. Size it with the blanket calculator, then repeat the same row until it is long enough.
4Medium weight5.0 mm hookEasyGranny Square Tote BagEight classic granny squares joined into a roomy tote, finished with a double crochet top band and two sturdy straps.
4Medium weight5.0 mm hookEasyClassic Granny SquareThe traditional granny square, worked in rounds of double crochet clusters. Make one as a coaster, or join dozens into a blanket.
4Medium weight5.5 mm hookEasyFree Modern Granny Stripe Blanket Pattern (7 Sizes)Rows of 3-dc clusters with straight edges, a size chart from lovey to queen, and four modern ways to plan the stripes.
4Medium weight5.0 mm hookEasyDouble Crochet Bucket HatA bucket hat worked from the top down in double crochet: a flat crown, straight sides and a flared brim. Make the brim ruffled for a hat like the one pictured.
4Medium weight4.5 mm hookEasyFree Crochet French Market Tote Bag Pattern (Mesh Tote)A cotton mesh market bag with a solid 12-dc round base, an expandable filet body and reinforced straps.
4Medium weight5.0 mm hookBeginnerSimple Double Crochet Dishcloth Crochet PatternA square cotton dishcloth worked entirely in double crochet rows. A good first project once you know how to chain and double crochet.
4Medium weight5.0 mm hookBeginnerDouble Crochet Round Coaster Crochet PatternA flat circle of double crochet in four rounds: the standard 12-stitch circle, finished as a coaster. A good first project in the round.
4Medium weight6.0 mm hookEasyZero-Waste Scrap Yarn Crochet Cowl Pattern (1-Skein Friendly)A double crochet cowl made from leftover yarn, with a scale method to plan each color block and a knotless Russian join.
4Medium weight5.5 mm hookBeginnerBeginner Double Crochet Scarf (or Wrap) Crochet PatternStraight rows of double crochet make a soft, quick scarf. Work it wider and longer for a cosy wrap like the one in the photo.
5Bulky weight8.0 mm hookBeginnerEasy Double Crochet Slouch Beanie Pattern (Flat Rectangle)A ribbed slouch beanie worked flat as a simple rectangle in back-loop double crochet, then seamed and gathered. Six sizes, bulky or worsted yarn.
US crossed dc (X-st)UK crossed trEasyCrossed Double Crochet Stitch (Criss-Cross Stitch): Step-by-Step Tutorial, Multiples, and Swatch PatternTwo ordinary double crochets worked out of order cross into a raised X, with a free washcloth pattern to practise on.
US ldcUK ltrIntermediateLinked Double Crochet (LDC) Stitch: How to Crochet Without GapsA double crochet that links to its neighbor at mid-height, for solid, gap-free fabric at double crochet speed.
US FPdc / BPdcUK FPtr / BPtrIntermediateFront Post and Back Post Double Crochet (FPdc & BPdc) RibbingWork around the post to push stitches forward or back, for stretchy ribbing, cables and the waffle stitch.
US dc incUK tr incBeginnerHow to Increase in Double Crochet (dc inc): Working 2 or 3 DC in One Stitch Without HolesWork two complete double crochets into the same stitch to add one stitch, with the pattern-reading rules that stop '2dc' being read as two plain stitches.
US V-stUK V-stEasyV-Stitch Crochet: How to Make the V-StitchThe V-stitch is two double crochets with a chain between them, worked into one stitch. It makes an airy, quick fabric for blankets and shawls.
US 5dc shellUK 5tr shellEasyDouble Crochet Shell Stitch (5dc Shell): Tutorial & MultiplesSkip two, fan five double crochets into the next stitch, skip two, anchor with one single crochet: the classic scalloped shell, staggered like bricks.
US standing dcUK standing trEasyStanding Double Crochet Tutorial: How to Join New Yarn Seamlessly Without ChainsStart a new color with a full double crochet straight from a slip knot, with no slip-stitch bump or skinny chain.
US dc BLO / dc FLOEasyBack Loop Only (BLO) and Front Loop Only (FLO) Double CrochetWork under one loop instead of both: back loop only for stretchy ribbing, front loop only for a flatter drape, and how to find a double crochet's third loop.
US dc-cl, bobble, popcornUK tr-cl, bobble, popcornIntermediateDouble Crochet Cluster Stitch (2dc, 3dc, 4dc) vs. Bobble & PopcornTwo to five incomplete double crochets closed together make a cluster, a bobble, or a popcorn — three ways to bundle one stitch into a raised, 3D texture.
US dcUK trBeginnerDouble crochet (dc) stitch reference: symbol, UK name and variationsDouble 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.
US fdcUK ftrIntermediateFoundation Double Crochet (FDC) Tutorial: How to Crochet Without a Starting ChainBuild the chain and the first row of double crochet at the same time, for a stretchy bottom edge and no twisted chain.
US edcUK etrEasyExtended Double Crochet (EDC) Stitch: Step-by-Step TutorialOne extra pull-through at the base of a double crochet adds height and drape without the gaps of a treble.
Nov 6, 20267 min readEasyHow to Fix Double Crochet Tension Problems & Row HeightHow the Golden Loop controls double crochet height, whether you are a Yanker, Rider or Lifter, and how to fix loose posts and tight tops.
Nov 6, 20268 min readIntermediateHow to Double Crochet in the Round: Flat Circle Math, Magic Ring & Seamless JoinsTwelve stitches a round keeps a double crochet circle flat: how to start cleanly in a magic ring, stagger the increases, and join without a visible seam.
Nov 4, 20265 min readBeginnerHow Fast Is Double Crochet? Fastest Stitches & Blanket TimesWhy double crochet grows fabric faster than single crochet, with hour estimates for four blanket sizes and a 3-minute test to time yourself.
Nov 3, 20268 min readEasyThe 7 Best Double Crochet Stitches for Sturdy Bags and TotesSeven double crochet variations compared for stretch, opacity and stiffness, so you can choose the right stitch for an unlined bag.
Oct 30, 202610 min readBeginner25 Free Double Crochet Blanket Patterns by Stitch & WeightA guide to 25 free blanket patterns from other designers, grouped by texture, with the yarn and stitch multiple each one uses.
Oct 29, 20265 min readBeginnerWhich Crochet Stitch Uses the Most Yarn? SC, HDC & DC ComparedSingle crochet uses less yarn per stitch but more per square foot. Here is why, with estimates and a swatch-weighing method.
Oct 27, 202613 min readBeginnerWhy Is My Crochet Blanket Turning into a Triangle? How to Find and Fix Missing StitchesWhy double crochet blankets narrow or flare, how fast one missed stitch adds up, and when to block, add a border or frog.
Oct 25, 20265 min readIntermediateDouble Crochet for Garments: Drape, Hook Sizing & Fiber GuideWhy double crochet drapes better than single crochet in sweaters, with a hook-upsizing chart, fiber guide and blocking maths.
Oct 23, 20268 min readBeginnerHow to Make a Double Crochet Blanket: Sizing Chart & PatternAn eight-size starting-chain and yardage chart, four habits that keep a wide blanket flat, and a free beginner throw pattern.
Oct 22, 20265 min readBeginnerUS vs. UK Crochet Terms: Complete Stitch Conversion ChartWhy US and UK patterns use the same words for different stitches, with full conversion charts and five clues to identify any pattern.
Oct 22, 202617 min readEasyHow to Get Straight Edges in Double Crochet: 3 Reliable Turning Methods ComparedWhy the chain-3 turn leaves gaps and bumps at the edge, and three turning methods that give double crochet clean, straight sides.
