Crafters

Half double crochet

How the Half double crochet is worked, what it is called in US and UK patterns, and where it is used.

All crochet stitches
Abbreviation (US)
hdc
UK name
half treble (htr)
Height (turning chains) (ch)
2 ch
Difficulty
beginner
Family
basic
How it works
Yarn over, insert, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops. Between sc and dc in height; makes a soft fabric with a distinct third loop.