Crafters

Double crochet

How the Double crochet is worked, what it is called in US and UK patterns, and where it is used.

All crochet stitches
Abbreviation (US)
dc
UK name
treble (tr)
Height (turning chains) (ch)
3 ch
Difficulty
beginner
Family
basic
How it works
Yarn over, insert, pull up a loop, then pull through two loops twice. The tall workhorse stitch for blankets and garments.