How to Crochet for Absolute Beginners - Lesson 6: How to Half Double Crochet

This is Lesson 6 in my brand new comprehensive series to teach absolute beginners how to crochet! These videos will be recorded as if I were teaching you how to crochet in person and will be 12 lessons in total.
In this video, I teach you everything you need to know about a half double crochet stitch. I include the standard abbreviation for a half double crochet, which you will need to know if you ever hope to read and follow a crochet pattern.
I also teach you the crochet symbol for a half double crochet stitch, which is generally used universally; meaning you can read a crochet symbol chart and know how to make it, no matter what language the pattern is originally written in.
For a free printable "cheat sheet" on what I covered in today's video, including the abbreviation, stitch symbol, and step by step written instructions with photos, follow this link (dropbox): www.dropbox.co...
For this tutorial, you are welcome to use the supplies you have on hand, but I do recommend that you choose a light, solid-colored yarn that is bulkier in weight (size 5 or 6) and a bigger hook (like an 8.0 or 9.0 mm hook).
If you are interested in the yarn I am using for my tutorials, I really love this Yarn for Beginners that I found on Amazon. Not only do you get 4 balls of yarn, they also send you stitch markers and several yarn needles. You can check it out here (affiliate): amzn.to/3QqYEzi
For a complete set of average-sized hooks, I recommend this set (affiliate): amzn.to/3qr0chU
If you would like a complete aluminum hook set with handles, you can find one here (affiliate): amzn.to/3OIAEpS
The bigger hook I am using in the video is a size 8.0 mm hook I purchased from Hobby Lobby, but you can also find it here (affiliate): amzn.to/459DFF2
If the 8.0 mm hook is sold out, here is another that I like (affiliate): amzn.to/45BBVEX
If you missed the previous lessons, you can watch them here:
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Lesson 2: • How to Crochet for Abs...
Lesson 3: • How to Crochet for Abs...
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