Tips and tricks
Half double crochet stitch
Feb
This tutorial teaches how to work half double crochet stitch (UK – half treble). Half double crochet is somewhat taller than single crochet and a little shorter than double crochet. The surface it creates is similar to double crochet, but it`s denser.
Stitch name and abbreviation:
US – half double crochet (hdc)
UK – half treble (htr)
Half double crochet stitch is similar to double crochet, but as said it`s a bit shorter. If you want to begin a row with half double crochet, make sure you chain 1 or 2 stitches to get the correct height.
1. Yarn over hook and insert the hook in the next stitch.
2. Yarn over hook and pull through the stitch. You have 3 loops on hook.
3. Yarn over hook and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
The first half double crochet stitch is completed!
If you work them in a row your piece looks like this:
