Crochet Lesson: Half Double Crochet (hdc)
A triangular take on the double crochet stitch.
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Half Double Crochet (abbreviated: "hdc") is a triangular take on the double crochet and can be used to fill in corners in a design. Rather than yarning over and pulling through 2 two times, you'll yarn over and pull through three after setting up your stitch.
When following a U.K. pattern remember that the terminology is different, if it says treble crochet (tr) in the U.K. pattern it means double crochet (dc) in the U.S. pattern. Refer to U.S. / U.K. conversion chart.
step one
Yarn over.
step two
Insert hook into designated space keeping yarn-over on hook.
step three
Yarn over again.
step four
Pull through one.
step five
Yarn over.
step six
Pull through three. There you have a half double crochet (hdc) stitch!
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