Beginners / Stitch Library Learn How to Double Crochet (UK)/ Single Crochet (US) Updated March 27, 2025 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!42Shares Learn how to double crochet (abbreviated as dc in crochet patterns) known as single crochet in the US (abbreviated as sc in US crochet patterns) with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial available in both right and left-handed versions. TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Pattern Use Ideas2. Materials & Tools3. Front View: Double Crochet 4. Back View: Double Crochet5. Pattern Notes6. Convert Pattern Terms7. Pattern Support8. Terms & Abbreviations9. Pin for Later10. Absolute Beginners: Start Here11. Free Pattern: Double Crochet12. Video Tutorials13. Right-handed14. Left-handed 15. Beginner Crochet Stitches to Try Next 16. Crochet Patterns: Beginner Friendly VIEW MORE▼ Double crochet is possibly one of the most popular crochet stitches as it is often one of the first stitches you will learn when starting to crochet. The double crochet is a neat, dense stitch that creates a simple but beautiful texture, looking identical on both sides, which is great if you want to make a blanket or scarf that will be seen on both sides. For those who love amigurumi, you will use this stitch a lot! Making double crochet a great starting point for beginners. Double Crochet (UK) Single Crochet (US) Pattern Use Ideas Amigurumi Blankets Hats & Scarfs Home Accessories Garments Materials & Tools Yarn: In the sample pictured I have used Paintbox Cotton DK in colours pistachio green, vanilla cream and blush pink. However, you can use any weight yarn and recommended hook size that can be found on the yarn band to your chosen yarn. However, if you are a beginner I recommend starting with a DK or Aran weight yarn. Hook: For the sample swatch I used a 4mm. Please check the yarn band of your chosen yarn for the recommended hook size. Darning Needle Scissors Front View: Double Crochet Back View: Double Crochet Pattern Notes Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below. Skill Level: Beginner Stitch Multiple: 1 +1 This pattern gives you the basic principles for double crochet, designed to help you create your own projects. Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post. Rotate through colours A, B & C changing colour every 2 rows on the last pull through of the last st. The video tutorial only uses one colour yarn. Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Pattern Support The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. Terms & Abbreviations Chain(s): Ch(s): Yarn over and pull up a loop. Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. How to Crochet: A Handy Reference Guide EBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here. Pin for Later Absolute Beginners: Start Here Before we get started you need to be familiar with the slip knot, it’s your personal preference getting your yarn onto your hook so I have 3 ways to help you… Top tip! Start and end your crochet rows with confidence with this useful technique! Free Pattern: Double Crochet You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Foundation: Ch your desired width +1.Row 1: dc in second ch from hook (skipped ch does not count as st), dc in each ch across. Turn.Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc in each st across. Turn. Rep Row 2 until desired height.Fasten off and sew in ends. Video Tutorials Right-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Left-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Beginner Crochet Stitches to Try Next Half Treble Treble Granny Square Half Treble Treble Crochet Granny Square Click below to explore the FREE stitch library. 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