Learn how to crochet the Half Double Crochet stitch with photo guides and video tutorials.
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The Half Double Crochet is one of the most basic crochet techniques. The abbreviation is hdc.
Half Double Crochet or Half Treble Crochet? The stitch described here is called ‘Half Double Crochet’ (hdc) in US terms, while it goes by ‘Half Treble Crochet’ (htr) in UK terms. Confusing? Yeah, we know! But no worries, just check whether your pattern is written in US or UK terms before getting started.
How to crochet the half double crochet
- Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull the loop through the stitch.
- You should now have three loops on your stitch.
- Yarn over again and pull the yarn through all three loops on your hook. You should now have one loop left on your hook.
That’s it! You have now mastered one of the basic stitches in the amazing world of crochet.
