16 Free Double Crochet Patterns for Beginners

A curated round-up of 16 free double crochet patterns for beginners, featuring easy blankets, shawls, garments, and accessories.

Look at you, Day 23! We’ve only got one week left in the Newbie Series, and today marks the end of the double crochet unit. I’ve got another round-up for you, featuring 16 free double crochet patterns for beginners. If you’re looking for more easy, beginner-friendly patterns, check out my single crochet round-up and half-double crochet round-up.

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Below, you’ll find a variety of crochet projects like garments, blankets, shawls, and accessories. Best of all, they can all be crocheted with the techniques you’ve learned (or will learn) in the Newbie Series. Most feature standard double crochet stitches, but two use the V-stitch, which uses a dc-ch-dc to make a “V” shape.

For more double crochet goodness, check out the Double Crochet Dishcloth, Double DC Blanket and Double Crochet Border.

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Supplies / Materials

LOTS of these patterns can be crocheted with the same supplies we’ve been using in the Newbie Series. The following will get you pretty far:

  • worsted weight acrylic yarn (like Brava)
  • a hook from the Bright Hook Set (nine hooks from 2.0 mm – 6.0 mm)

Some of these patterns use fingering weight yarn or bulky yarn. I’ve included a note about the yarn/hook if they’re not part of our Newbie supplies.

Free Double Crochet Patterns for Beginners

Let’s get started, shall we? You’ll recognize the two double crochet patterns from the Newbie Series, as well as 14 others to keep you busy.

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collage of four images of blue, grey, and brown crocheted items featuring the double crochet stitch

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Patterns for Winter Accessories

The final section includes four crochet patterns for winter wearables like scarves, cowls, and fingerless gloves. When you’re sticking with the double crochet stitch, any pattern is achievable for a beginner!

collage of four images of blue, grey, and brown crocheted items featuring the double crochet stitch

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Bonus DC Crochet Patterns for Beginners

Here are two bonus crochet patterns, both free, and both featuring double crochet stitches. The first is the Double DC Blanket pattern, a striped blanket made with #5 bulky weight yarn. It’s available in eight sizes from baby blanket through large throw.

blue and white striped double crochet blanket thrown over a grey chair

The second is the Double Crochet Dishcloth pattern, which is the easiest dishcloth pattern EVER. Made entirely of double crochet stitches (even the border!), this baby comes in four sizes.

two blue double crochet dishcloths on an old baking sheet with vining plants and two slotted wooden spoons

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