How to Crochet the Half Double Crochet

Transcript

Before You Start

The Half Double Crochet (abbreviated HDC) is between a single and double crochet in height. Instead of working off of two loops you pull the yarn through three loops on the hook.

Step By Step

Half Double Crochet step 1

Step 1

Start with a slip not. Insert your hook and start with a chain. Chain 10 stitches loosely for your foundation chain.

Half Double Crochet step 2

Step 2

Yarn over

Half Double Crochet step 3

Step 3

Find the second chain stitch from your hook, this is the chain that you will be working into.

Half Double Crochet step 4

Step 4

Insert your hook into the top loop of the second chain stitch from your hook.

Half Double Crochet step 5

Step 5

Yarn-over, and pull through.

Half Double Crochet step 6

Step 6

You will now have 3 loops on your crochet hook.

Half Double Crochet step 7

Step 7

Yarn-over.

Half Double Crochet step 8

Step 8

Pull through all 3 loops. You have just completed your first half double crochet stitch.

Half Double Crochet step 9

Step 9

Repeat steps 2-8 into each consecutive stitch across the row until all chain stitches have been worked.

Half Double Crochet step 10

Step 10

Once you make it to the end, to start your next row. You will chain one, and then turn your work.

Half Double Crochet step 10

Step 11

The single chain stitch will account for your turning chain. Find your second double crochet stitch on your next row, insert needle and start steps 2-8 once again. Once you are done with your row - you will continue to chain one and turn your work. You have successfully learned the Half Double Crochet Stitch!