double crochet
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Definition
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.
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
- a kind of crochet stitch
Verb
- make by double stitching