Half Double Crochet (hdc)
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Half Double Crochet (hdc) Introduction
The half double crochet (hdc) stitch is a fun little stitch with only half the height of the double crochet (dc) stitch. This simple little stitch adds a little more heft than a single crochet (sc) stitch with the addition of a yarn over (yo).
Video Tutorial
Half Double Crochet (hdc) In-Depth Photo Tutorial
1. Yarn over (yo). You should have 2 loops on your hook.
2. Insert hook into designated next chain or stitch.
3. Yarn over (yo).
4. Pull yarn through chain or stitch. You should now have 3 loops on your hook.
5. Yarn over (yo).
6. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook.
7. A completed half double crochet (hdc) stitch.
8. A completed row of 7 half double crochet (hdc) stitches.
