Crochet Tutorial #3; Half-double crochet

Crochet Tutorial #3; Half-double crochet

This is one of the most popular crochet stitches for baby clothes because it works up quickly and creates a warm, springy fabric. It is very easy to learn as well, so you will be hooking up Half-Double Crochet projects in no time. In a written pattern, half-double crochet is usually represented by hdc.

Alrighty, let's get started

First, start with a slip knot and a chain of the required length.

Yarn over your hook and insert the hook into the third chain from the hook.

Yarn over and pull up a loop, leaving you with three loops on your hook.

 Yarn over and pull through all three loops on your hook. This is one half-double crochet.

Repeat the required amount of times for your pattern.

And there you have it! Super simple and a bit faster than a project made with single crochet, this is my go to stitch for baby projects.

If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comments and I will do my best to answer them. Happy hooking!

God Bless, Magda