Tutorial: Half Double Crochet - Left-Handed

Half Double Crochet (hdc) Tutorial - Left-Handed

 

1.    Yarn over.

 

2.    Insert your hook into stitch.

 

3.    Yarn over.

 

4.    Pull up loop out of stitch.

 

5.    You should have 3 loops on your hook, yarn over.

6.    Pull through all 3 loops.



Food For Thought: 

 

The half double crochet stitch (hdc) is made by bringing the last loop through 3 loops on the hook, rather than only 2 loops as in single or double crochets. As a result, when working back and forth to create a piece of fabric, natural ridges will appear from that extra loop. However, when working in the round, as in making a hat, you do not get the same ridged look as you do when you turn the piece at the end of each row. This can be an interesting design element.