Stitch dictionary
Double crochet (dc)
Double crochet: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | dc |
double crochet |
| English (UK) | tr |
treble crochet |
| Spanish | pa |
punto alto |
| German | Stb |
Stäbchen |
| French | br |
bride |
| Portuguese (BR) | pa |
ponto alto |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 3 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 3 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Double crochet
How is “double crochet” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “dc” (double crochet) and in UK terms “tr” (treble crochet). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “double crochet” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1: it uses about the same amount of yarn as double crochet.
How many chains do you need for “double crochet”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 3.