How To Do a Half Double Crochet Stitch (hdc)

This video and photo tutorial demonstrate step-by-step how to do a half double crochet stitch, abbreviated as hdc. It’s an easy stitch for absolute crochet beginners to master.

The half double crochet is by far one of my favorite crochet stitches for two reasons. One, it’s a nice solid stitch for blankets, hats, scarves, bags and many other projects. And two, it looks great on both sides of the fabric.

To make the stitch, wrap the yarn over your hook and insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

How To Do a Half Double Crochet Stitch

Learn how to make the half double crochet stitch. It's beginner friendly and perfect for many crochet projects.

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Skill Level

• Beginner

Abbreviations

• Hdc Half Double Crochet

Special Stitch Instructions

• Yarn over and insert hook into stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook

Pattern Instructions

• Wrap the yarn over the hook.
  
• Insert hook into next stitch.
  
• Wrap the yarn over the hook again.
  
• Pull through. You should have three loops on the hook.
  
• Wrap the yarn over the hook one last time and pull through all three loops on the hook.
  
• Your half double crochet stitch is now complete.
  

Video

A few good patterns to practice this stitch on are:
Chunky Crochet Lapghan
Front Loop Dishcloth