Sampler Square #3: Half Double Crochet (hdc) Ridges

Designed by Laurinda Reddig of ReCrochetions

New Stitches:
Half Double Crochet (hdc): YO, insert your hook into stitch, YO, pull hook out of stitch. You should have 3 loops on your hook. YO, pull through all 3 loops.

New Techniques:
Front Loop Only: Insert hook under only the front loop and up through the center of the top of the stitch you are working in rather than both loops.

Pattern: 
This pattern is now exclusively available in the ReCrochetions Presents: Rowan’s Learn to Crochet Sampler Afghan Book. Available in Right and Left-handed Editions (see links -->). The book also contains 4 more simple baby blanket patterns and a newborn hat, and 30 complete step-by-step tutorial.

Note on Half Double Crochet Fabric: Because of the nature of the Half Double Crochet Stitch, when working back and forth to create a piece of fabric, natural ridges will appear. By working in Front Loop Only for this square we get a neat effect of double ridges. 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.

I WILL get pictures of the squares so far this week. I have been so busy making squares I have not managed to get pictures of them. Also working on pictures to go with the Learning To Crochet - Getting Started Post which is almost done.