How to half double crochet (hdc)

The half double crochet stitch (hdc) is the halfway point between a single crochet (sc) and double crochet stitch (dc). Compared to a single (sc) stitch, it requires a yarn over before you insert the hook into a stitch, and requires you to pull the final yarn over through all 3 loops on the hook.

How to half double crochet (step-by-step with photos)

1. Start with a yarn over.

2. Insert the hook under the next stitch or V.

3. Yarn over. Pull the yarn through the stitch to draw up a loop.

4. There should be three loops on the hook.

5. Yarn over. Pull the yarn through all three loops on the hook.

6. There will be one loop left on the hook.