Master Half Double Crochet stitch for Beautiful Projects

Basic Beginner Series: step 8

Crochet stitches for beginners: stitch #4

Crochet is a very relaxing and creative hobby. If you are a beginner, you should start with basic stitches. Today we are going to talk about a simple and versatile stitch – the Half Double Crochet Stitch. This stitch is slightly smaller than double crochet and slightly larger than single crochet, hence its name is half double crochet stitch.

Half Double Crochet is a stitch that makes your fabric a little stretchy and soft. This stitch is used in blankets, sweaters, scarves and many other projects. It is higher in height than single crochet, but still looks tight and neat.

• Yarn (medium weight yarn is best for beginners)
• Crochet hook (choose according to the size of the yarn – e.g. 4mm, 5mm or 6mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle (to weave the ends)

I have used worsted weight yarn (weight 4). This yarn is best for beginners as the stitches look clear in it.

my crochet hook size is 5.

• slip knot
• chain
• yarn over

First make a slip knot and make chain stitches.Your Attractive Heading

Now insert the hook into the 3rd stitch of the chain (counting from the hook).

Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the chain and take it out. Now there will be 3 loops on the hook.

Yarn over again and pull through the three loops together. This completes your first half double crochet stitch. 🎉

Repeat these steps in every chain until the row is complete.

When one row is completed, make 2nd row (this is the turning row) and then repeat the same process in the next row.

DONE!

• Tension ko relaxed rakhiye taaki stitches tight na ho.
• Har row ke starting mein turning chain zaroor banaiye.

• Baby blankets
• Sweaters or cardigans
• Scarves and shawls
• Cushion covers
• Simple bags etc…..

The Half Double Crochet stitch is a beginner-friendly and versatile stitch that gives every project a neat and comfortable look. With a little practice you will easily remember this stitch. Now pick up your yarn and hook and try it!