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hdc: Half double crochet (US)
Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on hook). This is one of the building-block stitches. Patterns assume you can work it without thinking, and most other abbreviations are built from it.
How to work hdc
Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all three loops. In UK terms this is a half treble (htr).
Common mistake
Counting the turning chain inconsistently; follow the pattern.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn.Related abbreviations
All terms are in the crochet abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does hdc stand for?
hdc stands for half double crochet (us).
Does hdc change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.