Half double crochet (half treble crochet / half double crochet)
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The half double crochet (also known as half treble crochet or half double crochet in English, abbreviated HDC) is one of the basic crochet stitches. It falls between the single crochet and double crochet, offering medium height and fabric that is somewhat more flexible than single crochet, but denser than double crochet.
It is a very versatile stitch, perfect for scarves, blankets, garments, and accessories.
Step by step: how to crochet the half double crochet
- Yarn over with the crochet hook.
- Insert the hook into the next stitch of the row and yarn over again.
- Pull the hook toward you through the stitch: you will now have 3 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over again.
- Pull the yarn through all 3 loops at the same time.
- You are left with one loop on the hook: you have crocheted a half double crochet!
Video tutorial
🎥 How to crochet the half double crochet (half treble crochet)
Practice the half double crochet
To practice, crochet a simple square:
- Chain 10 stitches.
- Chain 2 for height and crochet 10 half double crochets.
- Turn your work, chain 2 for height again, and crochet another 10 HDCs.
- Repeat until you have completed 10 rows.
Where is the half double crochet used?
- Scarves and shawls (it creates a soft, drapey stitch).
- Blankets and bedspreads.
- Lightweight garments.
- Patterns combined with single crochet and double crochet to create textures.
Conclusion
The half double crochet is easy to learn and adds a wide variety of textures to your projects. Master it and you will be one step closer to completing projects using different stitch combinations.
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