Definition

1. Noun:

   • A basic crochet stitch: A "double crochet" is a fundamental stitch in crochet that creates a fabric of medium height and openness. It is taller than a single crochet but shorter than a treble crochet.
   • The product of this stitch: The term can also refer to the resulting loop or pattern created by making this stitch.

2. Verb:

   • To work a double crochet stitch: The action of creating a double crochet stitch by yarning over, inserting the hook into the work, yarning over and pulling up a loop, yarning over and pulling through two loops, then yarning over and pulling through the remaining two loops.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The blanket pattern uses only double crochet and chain stitches.
  • After the foundation chain, begin the first row with a double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook.

• Verb:

  • For this row, you will double crochet in each stitch across.
  • She taught me how to double crochet correctly.

Advanced Usage

• "Double crochet two together (dc2tog)": A common decrease technique in crochet where two double crochet stitches are worked together to form one stitch, reducing the stitch count.

  • To shape the crown of the hat, you will need to double crochet two together at the beginning of each round.

• "Front post double crochet (FPdc)": A variation of the double crochet stitch worked around the post of the stitch from the previous row, creating a raised, textured surface.

  • The ribbing is created by alternating front post double crochet and back post double crochet.

Variants and Related Words

• Double crochet stitch (n): The full name for the stitch, often abbreviated as "dc".
• Half double crochet (n): A shorter stitch variant, abbreviated "hdc".
• Treble crochet (n): A taller stitch variant, abbreviated "tr".

Synonyms

• dc (n/abbr): The standard abbreviation for double crochet in crochet patterns.
• Double stitch (n): A less common general term, though more specific to crochet than other crafts.

Related Phrases

• Chain (ch): The foundational starting stitch in crochet, often used before beginning double crochet rows.
• Yarn over (yo): A fundamental action in crochet, performed twice when making a double crochet stitch.
• Turning chain: A number of chain stitches made at the end of a row to bring the hook to the correct height for the next row; for double crochet, this is typically three chains.

Noun

1. a kind of crochet stitch

Verb

1. make by double stitching