This beginner-friendly crochet letter D pattern turns simple stitches into a flat applique for decorations, handmade gifts, and craft projects. The instructions use a small 2.0 mm hook and light blue cotton yarn, and the original pattern is designed to take about 15 minutes. A step-by-step video is also available if you would like visual guidance while working.
You can make the letter in a different yarn color to coordinate with your project. Before starting, gather the materials and read through the stitch abbreviations so you can follow each row without interruption.
Crochet Letter D Pattern Notes
- The pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- A video tutorial is available for additional guidance.
- In every chain stitch, work behind the vertical bar, as noted in the instructions.
Keep your stitches even, but avoid pulling the chains too tightly; a relaxed chain is easier to work into. The finished size may vary with yarn thickness, hook size, and personal tension.
Materials for the Crochet Letter D
- Light blue cotton yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
Use the specified hook and yarn for a result similar to the pattern. If you choose different materials, check the shape as you work, since the dimensions and texture may change.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ch: chain stitch
- sc: single crochet
- ss: slip stitch
- hdc: half double crochet
- st: stitch
- sk: skip
These abbreviations follow US crochet terminology. Count each stitch as you go, especially where the pattern increases by working two stitches into one stitch.
Step-by-Step Crochet Letter D Pattern
Important: In all chain stitches, work behind the vertical bar.
- Step 1: Make a foundation chain of 19 ch. Starting in the second stitch from the hook, work 18 sc.
- Step 2: Turn, ch 1, and work 18 sc. Turn, ch 1, and work another 18 sc. Turn, ch 1, then work 3 ss.
- Step 3: Make 20 ch, skip 12 stitches, then work 2 ss.
- Step 4: Turn. Along the chain, work: 2 sc, 2 sc in one st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in one st, 8 hdc, 2 hdc in one st, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 2 sc in one st, 2 sc, and 2 ss.
- Step 5: Turn and work 5 sc, 4 hdc, (2 hdc in one st) 6 times, 4 hdc, 5 sc, and 1 ss.
After completing the final slip stitch, the crochet applique letter D is finished. If the shape looks uneven, gently arrange it with your fingers before securing the yarn. Use the darning needle to weave in the yarn ends neatly on the back.
Using and Customizing Your Crochet Letter D
This flat letter can be used as an applique on suitable craft or decoration projects. Choose a color that contrasts with the background if you want the letter to stand out, or use a matching shade for a subtler effect. You can also use multiple yarn colors, while keeping the same stitch sequence, to create a color variation.
If you are making a collection of crochet letters, use consistent yarn and hook choices across the alphabet for a more uniform appearance. Since no finished measurements are provided, compare the letters as you make them rather than relying on a specific size.
What to Do Next
Save the instructions somewhere easy to find if you plan to make the letter again. Once your applique is complete, check that all yarn ends are woven in and that the piece sits flat before attaching it to a project. The crochet letter D can also be combined with other crocheted letters to spell a name or create a personalized decoration.
