The half double crochet stitch is a handy stitch to have in your crochet skills collection.  It is used in lots of patterns and is very easy to do.  It is a little larger than a single crochet stitch and a little smaller than a double crochet stitch.

Half Double Crochet Stitch

For this tutorial, I used Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle and a H (5.0 mm) hook.  You can experiment with any yarn you like for this stitch, just check the yarn label for the recommended hook size for your chosen yarn. If you are a beginner, try using a smooth strand (as opposed to textured, novelty, or fuzzier yarns). This will help you see your stitches more clearly at first until.The entire swatch shown is made of HDC stitches to give you an idea of what many look like together.

Half Double Crochet Stitch

Begin by wrapping yarn around hook,

Half Double Crochet Stitch

insert the hook into the stitch,

Half Double Crochet Stitch

Wrap yarn around hook again,

Half Double Crochet Stitch

and bring up the loop, you will now have three loops on your hook.

Half Double Crochet Stitch

Wrap yarn around hook again,

Half Double Crochet Stitch

And bring it through all three loops, and that’ is the half double crochet stitch’s it!

Half Double Crochet Stitch

To start a new row, simply chain two, turn, and keep going. Happy crocheting!

Here’s a video you can watch to learn the half double crochet stitch too:

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