Half double crochet is a little taller than single crochet but is finished in one pull through, so it works up quickly. The fabric is soft and warm with fewer gaps than double crochet, which makes it popular for hats and blankets.
| Abbreviation (US) | hdc |
|---|---|
| UK name | htr (half treble) |
| Height | About 2 chains tall |
| Turning chain | ch 2 (usually does not count) |
| Foundation chain | Stitches you want + 2 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Good for | Hats, scarves, blankets and sweaters. |
How to make half double crochet
- Yarn over.
- Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook).
- Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Pattern
- Chain the number of stitches you want + 2.
- Row 1: hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across.
- Row 2: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), turn, hdc in each stitch across.
- Repeat row 2.
Tips
- Check your pattern: some count the ch 2 as a stitch, most modern patterns do not.
- Working in the third loop at the back of the hdc makes a knit-like ridge.