The Herringbone Half Double Crochet stitch is so named because each stitch slants slightly to the left. Work rows of Hhdc back and forth, and they start to look like a herringbone pattern. This stitch creates a thick, tightly woven fabric, and here's how it's made!
How to Crochet the Herringbone Half Double Crochet
Written Instructions for the Herringbone Half Double Crochet
Start with a chain that equals the number of stitches you wish to make, plus one. The first two chains are skipped, and they count as the first stitch of the row. When starting a new row, ch 2 and count that as the first stitch. Work into the top of the ch 2 from the previous row at the end of each new row to maintain your stitch count.
To make the stitch: Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull the loop through the stitch AND through the first loop on the hook. Two loops remain on hook. Yarn over again and pull the loop through both loops on the hook.
Want to learn how to shape with Hhdc? CLICK HERE for a tutorial on increases and decreases with this fun stitch!
Not too hard, eh? This simple variation on the half double crochet stitch doesn't add a whole lot of height but it does add a new look and texture, as well as a sense of movement to the finished object. It's a great stitch to know to help mix up the look of your scarves, dishcloths, blankets, and more. I've also seen it used in fingerless mitts! Have you used this stitch before? What did you make? Share with us in the comments!
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Lauren W says
This stitch has such nice texture and it's fun to do! I'm using it in the afghan you helped me with the other day!
Rita says
Thank you for your great videos. I'm learning some fun new stitches:) I am self taught and really enjoy the handy things I've learned from so many great crochet blogs, etc.
BekkaPoo says
Thanks for sharing this stitch! It'll come in handy as I make a gift for trade with another blogger.
Susan says
I've been crocheting since I was a little girl and I have never seen this stitch before. Thanks so much for making such an easy to follow tutorial! I plan to use this stitch in my next project!
Stephanie says
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I purchased a pattern a few months back that calls for this stitch and your video helped me so much!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I'm so glad to hear it Stephanie, thank you!
Dot says
Looks very simple. However do you show anyone doing a stitch as a left handed person? I am a lefty
Tamara Kelly says
I hope to add left handed versions in time, but we need to upgrade our editing suite first I'm afraid. It keeps overheating!
Trisha Bartel says
What does the pattern mean when it says HHDC in 3rd loop of each stitch?
Tamara Kelly says
That would be this stitch (the Hhdc page we're on) but worked into the stitch like this - CLICK HERE
Sibylle Salinger says
I've used the stitch for a pair of gloves, working in the round. When worked in rounds it does look quite different, with no herringbone pattern, but very nice. The work is very elastic, which makes the stitch great for gloves or socks.
Maria Orozco says
Hi how are you? I learn how to do the HHDC and doing make myself beanie hat. After I did my circle I decide want to do different stitches beside half double and double crochet when I saw the HHDC I decide to use it all the way thru will take picture and show it to you after finish it thank you for the stitches of HHDC.
Hawkravn 🤟🏼🤟🏼-
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad you like it, thank you Maria!
Lanae says
I'm really enjoying this stitch, thanks!
I found it pretty easy to make a chainless starting hhdc, too, based on the chainless starting double crochet that I learned here.
Asd says
Isn't that just basically a double crochet?
Tamara Kelly says
There's a small but significant difference! In a double crochet, you yo and insert your hook in the indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop through the stitch, then yo and pull through 2 loops twice.
For the Hhdc, you yo and insert your hook in the indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop through the stitch AND the first loop on the hook, then finally yarn over and pull through 2 loops (just once).
Melissa says
THANK YOU so much for this explanation! I have been trying to wrap my head around hhdc all morning and figure out the difference between it and double crochet. Brilliant!
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad it helped, thank you!
Pat says
Still having an issue with this same question. It is still coming out like a double crochet
Pat says
For HHDC I keep getting double crochet even after watching video.
Tamara Kelly says
The difference is pretty small! When you pull up a loop from the stitch you are working into, pull that loop on through the yarn over loop as well - as if you were slip stitching. Then yarn over and pull through the last 2 sts.