Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
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In this video, I will show you exactly how to do the half double crochet stitch. Follow along with me to learn and practice your new skill :)
If you are RIGHT-HANDED, check out this video instead: youtu.be/opnrQ1He6yM
- If you don't already know how to make a slip stitch and how to crochet a chain, I recommend you check out the following tutorials first:
Slip Knot:
•Right-handed: youtu.be/Ly4ViDx3GcA
•Left-handed: youtu.be/WOl9MzrxT3w
•Written tutorial: crochetunraveled.com/how-to-make-a-slip-knot-for-crochet-quick-easy-tutorial
Chain:
•Right-handed: youtu.be/z9OPy_ZaaMU
•Left-handed: youtu.be/mPqDxeVHuIk
•Written tutorial: crochetunraveled.com/how-to-crochet-a-chain
HERE ARE A FEW MORE HELPFUL VIDEOS FOR BEGINNERS:
How to Hold Your Yarn for Crochet:
•Right-handed: youtu.be/NiubG8C5mzE
•Left-handed: youtu.be/-TnN7fammuo
•Written tutorial: crochetunraveled.com/how-to-hold-yarn-for-crochet
How to Hold Your Crochet Hook:
•Right-handed: youtu.be/SKY6FG0VgpY
•Left-handed: youtu.be/BOI-LnliqYw
•Written tutorial: crochetunraveled.com/how-to-hold-your-crochet-hook
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For tutorials, patterns, freebies, & more information about crochet, make sure you head to my website and subscribe to my email list.
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MUSIC from Epidemic Sound:
epidemicsound.com/track/XXYP2ZFj8I
epidemicsound.com/track/J0osg9a782
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CHAPTERS
0:00 INTRO
0:11 HDC / HTC ABBREVIATION (US vs UK)
0:56 SLIP KNOT & CHAIN FOR EXAMPLE
1:10 HALF DOUBLE CROCHET TUTORIAL
3:00 SLOW HALF DOUBLE CROCHET PRACTICE
5:30 YOUR FIRST ROW OF HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
5:58 HOW TO START A NEW ROW OF HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
6:45 YOUR SECOND ROW OF HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
6:53 WHERE TO INSERT YOUR HOOK FOR ROW 2 OF HDC
8:06 TIPS FOR NOT SKIPPING STITCHES AT END OF ROW
8:30 CONCLUSION & THANK YOU
9:07 NEXT STEPS
Download the FREE Learn to Crochet for Beginners Checklist here: crochetunraveled.com/pages/learn-to-crochet-for-beginners-checklist
Purchase the Crochet Beginners Bundle Here: crochetunraveled.com/products/crochet-beginners-bundle
To slow down this or any video, click the gear-shaped 'Settings' button at the bottom right hand of the video - Click 'Playback Speed' - select your preferred speed!
WEBSITE: crochetunraveled.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/crochet_unraveled
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/crochetunraveled
For tutorials, patterns, freebies, & more information about crochet, make sure you head to my website and subscribe to my email list.
In this video, I will show you exactly how to do the half double crochet stitch. Follow along with me to learn and practice your new skill :)
If you are RIGHT-HANDED, check out this video instead: youtu.be/opnrQ1He6yM
- If you don't already know how to make a slip stitch and how to crochet a chain, I recommend you check out the following tutorials first:
Slip Knot:
•Right-handed: youtu.be/Ly4ViDx3GcA
•Left-handed: youtu.be/WOl9MzrxT3w
•Written tutorial: crochetunraveled.com/how-to-make-a-slip-knot-for-crochet-quick-easy-tutorial
Chain:
•Right-handed: youtu.be/z9OPy_ZaaMU
•Left-handed: youtu.be/mPqDxeVHuIk
•Written tutorial: crochetunraveled.com/how-to-crochet-a-chain
HERE ARE A FEW MORE HELPFUL VIDEOS FOR BEGINNERS:
How to Hold Your Yarn for Crochet:
•Right-handed: youtu.be/NiubG8C5mzE
•Left-handed: youtu.be/-TnN7fammuo
•Written tutorial: crochetunraveled.com/how-to-hold-yarn-for-crochet
How to Hold Your Crochet Hook:
•Right-handed: youtu.be/SKY6FG0VgpY
•Left-handed: youtu.be/BOI-LnliqYw
•Written tutorial: crochetunraveled.com/how-to-hold-your-crochet-hook
-------------------------
For tutorials, patterns, freebies, & more information about crochet, make sure you head to my website and subscribe to my email list.
WEBSITE: crochetunraveled.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/crochet_unraveled
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/crochetunraveled
MUSIC from Epidemic Sound:
epidemicsound.com/track/XXYP2ZFj8I
epidemicsound.com/track/J0osg9a782
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CHAPTERS
0:00 INTRO
0:11 HDC / HTC ABBREVIATION (US vs UK)
0:56 SLIP KNOT & CHAIN FOR EXAMPLE
1:10 HALF DOUBLE CROCHET TUTORIAL
3:00 SLOW HALF DOUBLE CROCHET PRACTICE
5:30 YOUR FIRST ROW OF HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
5:58 HOW TO START A NEW ROW OF HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
6:45 YOUR SECOND ROW OF HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
6:53 WHERE TO INSERT YOUR HOOK FOR ROW 2 OF HDC
8:06 TIPS FOR NOT SKIPPING STITCHES AT END OF ROW
8:30 CONCLUSION & THANK YOU
9:07 NEXT STEPS
