The half double crochet stitch is one of the most versatile and commonly used crochet stitches. It's perfect for beginners as it's easy to learn, and creates a beautifully textured fabric.
This step-by-step tutorial will show you everything you need to know to half double crochet, so you can start using this stitch in your own projects.
Before we get started, let's go over some half double crochet basics.
The half double crochet stitch is abbreviated as “HDC” in crochet patterns. It's perfect for all sorts of projects, from afghans to sweaters to hats. And once you know how to half double crochet, you can easily master other related stitches like the double crochet and the treble crochet.
This step-by-step tutorial will show you everything you need to know about the half double crochet stitch, from how to hold your yarn and hook to how to work the stitch itself. After learning this stitch, you'll be able to create all kinds of beautiful crochet projects. So let's get started!
Difficulty Level
Easy.
Materials
Yarn
Any DK weight yarn.
Tools
3mm crochet hook.
Tapestry needle.
Half Double Crochet Stitch Pattern (HDC)
Slip Knot, start with ch 20.
Row 1: yarn over the hook, insert the hook in 3rd ch from hook, *yarn over the hook, draw up a loop (3 loops on your hook).
yarn over the hook again and draw through all 3 loops on the hook (one half double crochet made)
yarn over the hook, insert the hook into the next stitch*, repeat * across the row.
Row 2: ch2, turn, yarn over the hook, insert hook in the same st, yarn over the hook, draw up a loop, yarn over the hook again, pull through all 3 loops, *yarn over the hook, insert hook in the next st, yarn over the hook, draw up a loop, yarn over the hook again, pull through all 3 loops*, repeat * across the row.
Repeat the previous row until reaching the desired length.
Fasten off, Weave in all ends.
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