Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🧶 Episode 8 | Lesson 5 – The Half Double Crochet
✨ The Odd One Out
Ready to finally understand the stitch that sits right in the middle? In this lesson, we dive into the Half Double Crochet (HDC)—the stitch that doesn’t quite behave like the others… and that’s exactly what makes it special.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ What makes the HDC different from single and double crochet
✔️ Why it’s often called “the odd one out”
✔️ How it appears in crochet charts and graphs
✔️ How to recognise and read the HDC symbol with confidence
If you’ve ever felt confused when reading crochet graphs, this lesson will help everything start to click. By the end, you’ll be able to spot the HDC instantly and understand how it works within patterns.
Perfect for beginners learning charts or anyone wanting to strengthen their crochet knowledge.
🧡 Grab your yarn, hook, and a cuppa—let’s keep it seriously simple.
#CrochetTutorial #HalfDoubleCrochet #CrochetCharts #LearnToCrochet #YarnLife #CrochetBasics #SamsYarnBasket
Enjoying the pattern and tutorials? If you’d like to buy me a coffee and support the channel, you can do so here ☕
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/samsyarnbasket
PayPal: paypal.me/SamsYarnBasket
🪡 Grab your hook, some yarn, and let’s decode crochet charts together!
🧶 Episode 8 | Lesson 5 – The Half Double Crochet
✨ The Odd One Out
Ready to finally understand the stitch that sits right in the middle? In this lesson, we dive into the Half Double Crochet (HDC)—the stitch that doesn’t quite behave like the others… and that’s exactly what makes it special.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ What makes the HDC different from single and double crochet
✔️ Why it’s often called “the odd one out”
✔️ How it appears in crochet charts and graphs
✔️ How to recognise and read the HDC symbol with confidence
If you’ve ever felt confused when reading crochet graphs, this lesson will help everything start to click. By the end, you’ll be able to spot the HDC instantly and understand how it works within patterns.
Perfect for beginners learning charts or anyone wanting to strengthen their crochet knowledge.
🧡 Grab your yarn, hook, and a cuppa—let’s keep it seriously simple.
#CrochetTutorial #HalfDoubleCrochet #CrochetCharts #LearnToCrochet #YarnLife #CrochetBasics #SamsYarnBasket
Enjoying the pattern and tutorials? If you’d like to buy me a coffee and support the channel, you can do so here ☕
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/samsyarnbasket
PayPal: paypal.me/SamsYarnBasket
🪡 Grab your hook, some yarn, and let’s decode crochet charts together!
