How to Work the Half Double Crochet Stitch (HDC)

[@kendrawatson226]

THANK YOU FOR TAKING ABOUT THE TURNING CHAIN. I’ve watched so many beginner videos and I feel like this is never emphasize. The sides on my squares were always messed up. This is the best explanation video yet. I really appreciate it!

[@rdawn27]

I too am grateful because not everyone addresses it, and sometimes I get confused.

[@bigbangontop6635]

​@@rdawn27 yeah recently found out I've been crocheting wrong because of that.

[@fiberflux]

You are so welcome, I'm glad it helped!

[@KregorEight]

Drops the loop at 6:29, without skipping a beat says "let's do that again" and does it again, no muss no fuss. That's the mark of an unflappable instructor. Thanks so much!

[@rynaesart4230]

Ikr! It was amazing! No diddle-dallying! It’s so clear and not wordy, only saying what she needs to say!

[@winiquartermaine3903]

as a beginner, I found it valuable to distinguish between stitches and spaces. I have a good grasp on the stitch types. I appreciate the clarity on the placement types for where stitches can go. Thank you!

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

I have been crocheting very basically for many years childhood. I’m almost 60 years old. Now that I am retired ,I am enjoying “ learning “ all the new stitches and what the abbreviations mean. I’m a new subscriber and want to say thank you for this awesome tutorial.

[@paularose6790]

Fantastic instruction! Super clear and excellent speaking. Clear and concise! Thank you.

[@marycassatt6542]

I am a complete beginner to crochet, had my first lesson at a friend's and we didn't cover this stitch. Your tutorial is the best I've seen of several videos, thank you so much! Very clear, concise and easy to follow. :)

[@julies5515]

I love you tube for this reason. I am a visual learner and this helps a lot when starting out in crochet. Patterns are Greek to me but now that I have some basic stitches they a little easier to read.

[@Ucantry]

I did it! First granny square I’ve ever accomplished. You are amazing and I am so thankful for this video

[@Piercetheeclipse]

Thank for this very helpful tutorial. I liked how you zoomed in on the stitches, so I could see exactly where to insert my needle. You went through how to make the stitch slowly. The perfect tutorial!! This is invaluable for a beginner like myself!

[@bettyluckey9497]

@Jennifer- Thanks for giving complete instructions for HDC & more importantly, how to make the transition to the next row. • I haven't crocheted in a really long time. And, just went blank. So, this is a great refresher for me, lol. Thank God for KZbin, I don't have to ask anyone & look like a fool, lol.

[@cnrblog2660]

You have such a pleasant and calming voice. I tend to get really frustrated and impatient learning new stitches and i need a calm teacher. The last woman i watched went so fast and had a very stern and deeper voice and i ended up wanting to throw my phone lol thank you for this video and channel ☺️💕

[@jessicaward873]

Love the way you explain things. I’ve learned more from this video than all the other ones I’ve watched

[@katnip198]

You are an excellent teacher, EXCELLENT. Thank you. A question I had you answered, Bless you. There is nothing to equal a GOOD TEACHER!

[@fiberflux]

So glad I could help!!

[@melissamitchell9524]

Thank you for making this very simple to understand. I feel like a lot of videos just go through it without really explaining it all verbally and those of us who are just learning or don't know how to read patterns are left floundering.

[@schmetd6081]

2:56 when the half double crochet actually happens

[@Deutschetrekker]

Thx bro

[@Lea-qm5zf]

Ty!

[@PearlPurrincess]

Thannks!

[@definitelynotashark1799]

You're the hero we need.

[@dEEmARIE-]

Thanks

[@leoniewitherow6460]

I am so happy that you have put subtitles as well in all your videos. It makes learning so much more enjoyable. Thank you.

[@leslieann8643]

Thank you! This was the only video I needed to learn the half double crochet stitch, very clear & concise instruction.

[@daisyeater21]

Thank you for explaining the turning chain stitches. I've watched so many tutorials and I couldn't understand why some used first and some used second stitch ❤

[@Jambamjar]

Your instructions are so clear and i love that you repeat every step, makes it very easy to follow!

[@Lynda-oo7ey]

What a good idea!Showing the stitch swatches was really helpful.

[@LVXMagick]

Your videos are really great, especially for beginners! I don't know how many "beginner" videos I watched where these women have a whole damn blanket trying to teach me a stitch....I'm not starting with a blanket, I'm starting with nothing lol This was very helpful. Thank you!!

[@PSmith-mi6te]

Loved your video! Your speech is clear and to the point. Your demonstration is easy to see and understand. Thank you!

[@colleend2977]

You are amazing! I have been crocheting for a long time and I learned a lot today. Thank you!

[@craigshannon7955]

Thank you so much! I am about half way thru with my first blanket. I always get spooked with the turn around chain but after awhile it's easy.

[@Joyce-uo1iu]

Very easy to understand! Thank you so much. You are a good teacher.

[@vickbbwar]

Omg this video saved my life 😭😹 I was so frustrated trying to learn this stitch 🥹 Your teaching is awesome!!

[@xoxwildxcat24xox]

This video is great for beginners and explains more than just the stitch, does s good gob of explaining how to use it in patterns. Will be watching more videos from this channel as I continue to learn!

[@Vintageloulou]

Thank you for a clear explanation of the stitch & reminding us if we are following a pattern it might be a bit different!

[@avarodgers5219]

You are the best! I love how precise and slowly you explain all of the steps.

[@badjenna0]

THANK YOU all the tutorials I watched go WAY too fast, also, they make it look really difficult! So thank you so much for this!

[@gritskennedy5007]

Thank you so much. I love your tutorial it was clear and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@kimsalmen6018]

Thank you. I thought I remembered this correctly. It was a very good reminder. You are very good a showing every step in detail

[@ashleymellott7982]

This was such a simple tutorial to follow. You’re a great teacher!

[@fiberflux]

Yay! Thank you!!

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

You are such a nice kind crochet teacher 😊 I’m going to be starting to learn crochet in September

[@daffinfrance]

I'd never even heard of a half double crochet!! Thank you. Very clear

[@Suezette6831]

You are fantastic in your tutorial. You are concise and you don't speed through. Thank you! I subscribed 😊

[@johannajohnson6983]

Best video on how to do this stitch. THANK YOU!

[@shirleyclayton1218]

Thank you for the information regarding the turninto chain and putting needle in stitch or space. Thanks again!

[@reneelyndamartinez1362]

Great clip! Thank you for being a patient teacher.

[@dryanvocal]

Thank you for going so slow! Sure easy when you can see and hear instructions!!

[@allabtyarn4623]

You made that so easy to understand. Especially on the turning chain. I just downloaded a hat pattern that I need to follow which has the hdc st and was slightly freaked until your video.

[@willisgatten7628]

Wow, how simple this was as compared to the written instructions in the pattern I am using to make an afghan.

[@SadieKayrazy]

This was an amazing tutorial, easy to see what you are doing, easy instructions, definitely going to use this channel for tutorials in the future

[@tinawindham6958]

Thank you for helping my dusty needles get busy making a hat!

[@melissaalley5353]

You make it very easy to understand. I didn't know the difference between a stitch versus a space. If you dont know the basics you cant crochet. Thanks for the clarity.

[@melissaalley5353]

Ive watched tons and you're the only one who has broke it down.

[@theglobalweinitiative.inc.105]

Thanks for the simple and clear beginner instructions.

[@shambirose2482]

great video. so patient! and relaxing to watch. Most of the videos are frustrating to watch. Nice job!

[@marjoriehart2232]

You’re a WONDERFUL teacher! Thank you so much for this!! Subscribed!

[@Zafirahsayed]

Thanks for this !!! I was totally confused in which chain to insert the hook next.

[@kimrogers1829]

I absolutely love your videos and tutorials! Great job!

[@riverluvr1]

Like the way you have the 3 samples so we’ll understand what a difference a stitch can really make in a finished piece.

[@JoanAldis]

It is so nice to have such a pleasant voice, and a very good tutorial. No wasted talk. Thank you.

[@readerscout4069]

Thanks for showing me the difference between the stitches and the spaces

[@vadec5909]

I love your videos! you speak clearly and go slow! thank you so much!!

[@ДарьяВакулик-ц1д]

everything is very accessible and understandable , thank you for this fine master class!!! 😉

[@macr3074]

thank you so much this is the first explanation i’ve been able to follow!

[@lovealways8518]

Finally, I'm no longer intimidated! Thank you🙂

[@joannemates6367]

Fantastic instructions. Thank you. Just subscribed. Cheers, from Country Victoria. Australia. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@elizabethmarla5061]

hi! so it's always taught that for the first row we have to go to the chain 3 from the hook to start.But then after that you mentioned the "same pattern", does it count for the second row whether we want to start from the chain 2 or 3 etc? thanks!

[@amymandarino2692]

Hello! Where can I find the rest of the videos for this pattern. I love it btw!

[@coricabl]

Thank you for such a beautiful and helping me and many other videos!

[@CarolinaSCraftsMakeupFood]

Hi! I just subscribed. I appreciate your very clear directions, thank you so much for this video!

[@jeannecarpenter2938]

Which way gets the straightest edge if you are using bulky yarn?

[@sandydurkin7602]

Thank you so much! You really took time and this was easy to understand. :)

[@Elii-93]

I'm a knitter, but there's this specific hat I want and the pattern is for crochet so I'm teaching myself how..... do you insert on the 3rd chain everytime? 🥲

[@mikaelakoons4997]

Nope! Only on first row!

[@Kateneilson1]

Your videos are so helpful! I love the way you explain things! Thanks so much!

[@sandrafoxi84]

I love this! Thanks for teaching me how to crochet! lol

[@chelaweitzel9880]

Stitch tute starts at 2:57.

[@Icanfspell]

Chela Weitzel thx

[@debbiemiley9633]

Thank you. good grief

[@conejitachelle]

I wish I had thought to look in the comments before starting the video. Didn't realize a third of it would be prologue

[@sarahwarren1246]

Thank you!!!

[@marieblease9585]

Thanks for the tip !

[@chloegrl1366]

thanks for all the extra detail really helps alot!!!😊

[@Pixlanta]

You're a great teacher

[@andreaaaa2776]

YESSS FINALLY A VIDEO THAT ACTUALLY HELPS 😌😌😌😌😌

[@michelenolastname]

Thanks for this. You said to do two (2) chains to start the next row but then said "when we chained 3." The hard part is knowing exactly where to start the LAST stitch.

[@dianef6038]

Thanks for helping me learn this stitch!

[@autumnsomething6931]

Very helpful!! I can finish my pattern now thank you!

[@lamya7182]

Thank you so much for this video!! Well explained!! This helped me so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@Love2TravelAway]

Thanks a million for explaining The turning chain🤗😜👍👍👍I was so confused, I got it💐🌻🌺🌷🌼🌸🌹

[@arbitrarylib]

Great video 👍👍 refreshed my memory

[@ArtemisPen]

I would like to know if the counting of 3 loops or v's is just for the very beginning? So you ever insert hook into the third loop ever again? Thank you! Nancy

[@awildflowerspirit]

just the beginning... I realized I had been doing it the whole time and my yarn length shortened (duh) ...watched another video and they didn't do it..I dont recommend this video for that

[@sandrabeattie4925]

@@awildflowerspirit thank you I was wondering what I was doing wrong

[@ybbed019]

Great tutorial, sooo clear! Thanks for sharing x

[@lovinlifemarilyn9522]

Very helpful. Great video for beginners such as myself. TY.

[@sarahwarren1246]

I love your tutorials !!!

[@naep3235]

Thank you. Very easy to understand

[@gypsygirl731]

Clear and easy tutorial thank you 👍😺

[@chefdapopata5246]

super clear instruction! thank you 😍

[@MKatCatMom]

Thanks- really clear and helpful! :)

[@TkeannaD]

great tutorial and helps me make my frog hats!

[@hananahmed4725]

Great demonstration, thanks .

[@kimberlytate2623]

THANK YOU FOR THIS HELPFUL VIDEO!🙏🏻😀😀

[@nataliaspringer813]

Thank God for your existence💗👄💗

[@lilymachado7418]

Super easy to follow tutorial. Thank you for going slow and describing the difference between stitch and space. One question regarding the single crochet. After the single chain, you went into the third stitch. Why not the first? Is this done only on the first row or should I continue that each time I start a new row.

[@natashamontanye9896]

In everything I've learned a treble crochet is the name for a double crochet in the UK. I've never heard it used for a triple. It's a little confusing

[@lesliepeters8934]

Question. When you start stitching into the chain, you hook through half of each “link” to start the stitch. When you moved to the second row, you hooked through the underside of the whole link rather than through the middle of it, correct? I just did several rows only hooking through the middle of the stitches and I don’t think it’s right. I guess I’ll keep doing it the way I’ve been doing it since I already messed it up but could you just clarify where exactly you are hooking on/in to each stitch? Beginner here so please forgive me if I don’t have the lingo down. Thanks!

[@aissapaul2112]

very helpful, mastered it within minutes!

[@Yramarev]

THANK YOU! You are so Clear :)

[@young_dementia]

Bro, I just made a pillow that was supposed to be all in half double crochet and I just realized that I did it in single crochet... no wonder it's so small....

[@JrzeeeyGurll26]

😂been there done that!

[@danaycarter4254]

Hello thanks for the tutorial I have a question what if you don’t want a turning chain and you want to keep your sides straight what do you do ?

[@carlycarte5191]

This was sooo helpful!! Thank you!

[@vickibenoit4692]

Wow 3 minutes in to find the info I was looking for.

[@beckbrooner5534]

How do we do boarders for the half double stitch? Do you have any videos?

[@sandrabeattie4925]

Thanks for your video but I have a question. The pattern I'm working on says start 5th chain over do I skip the turn chain or start at the turn chain? Very confused 🤔