Half Double Crochet | Pattern | Crochet Challenge 2/63 @PleasantSeas

Uploaded September 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hey everyone! Here is another crochet video for you. It's half-double crochet. I find this one to be easy to do, but more flexible then the single crochet stitch. I hope you guys enjoy this one. How do you feel about a crochet project soon? Let me know in the comments below.
Thanks for coming back and watching!

Items Used:
Boye crochet hook size I/9 (5.50mm)
Caron Simply Soft yarn in Watermelon
Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Country Rose (photo)

Instructions:
Chain 2 sts more then finished amount.

Row 1: YO, insert hook in third ch from hook, pull up loop, YO, draw through all 3 loops on hook; rep across.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn; YO, insert hook in ch, pull up loop, YO, draw through all 3 loops on hook; rep across.
Repeat Row 2 to form pattern.

Crochet Challenge:
Sq2. Half Double Crochet
With rose yarn, ch 27 loosely.
Row 1 (right side): Hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across: 25 hdc.
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn or use a removable stitch marker to mark this row as right side.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc and in each hdc across.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approx. 7"; do not finish off. Work edging.

Finishing Edge:
youtu.be/Qmn4T3lKJZY

Label this square with #2, to make blanket assembly easier.

Ready, Set, Bring Crochet Challenge Video:
youtu.be/84pMHVvz2oY

Crochet Encyclopedia Playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=Z1DwEYN0qBw&list=PLlGTI389XqMg9Nb5_1rqiD5xVGApFA4wX

Song:
"Pennsylvania Rose"
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Pattern From: Leisure Arts 63 Easy To Crochet Pattern Stitches

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
yo = yarn over hook

Half Double Crochet | Pattern | Crochet Challenge 2/63

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