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    Home » Video Tutorials » Advanced Stitches

    Half Double Crochet in the Third Loop

    Published: Aug 27, 2014 by Tamara Kelly · 53 Comments

    The Ups and Downs Slouchy Beanie uses a variety of stitches, and one of them is the half double crochet, worked into the "third loop." Where is this mysterious loop? Well, let me show you! Here's how to crochet in the third loop of the half double crochet!

    Learn how to #crochet in the third loop of the half double crochet stitch - a Moogly video tutorial!Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

    How to Crochet into the Third Loop of the Half Double Crochet

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    • Furls Fiberarts US - H, 5.0mm hook in Tulipwood
    • Lion Brand Modern Baby in Turquoise

    As you have seen in the video, there are actually two "third" loops in a half double crochet stitch. There are the two main loops - the V on the top of each stitch - referred to as the front loop and back loop respectively. But that yarn over that happens before you insert the hook into the next stitch creates a third loop on each side of the stitch. And that's the fun of crochet - so many places you can stick your hook to create a whole new look!

    Learn how to #crochet in the third loop of the half double crochet stitch - a Moogly video tutorial!

    By crocheting into the third loop that is in the back, while crocheting in the round, you push the top V (the front and back loops) forward.

    Learn how to #crochet in the third loop of the half double crochet stitch - a Moogly video tutorial!

    This can create a fabric that looks a lot like knitting! At least on the outside, or right side of the fabric.

    Learn how to #crochet in the third loop of the half double crochet stitch - a Moogly video tutorial!

    The third loop that's in the front of the top V can by used to create this knit look fabric while working in rows - just switch between the front and back third loops. It still results in a fabric with a right side and wrong side, but the Vs will be pointing in different directions.

    Alternately, you work this third loop in rows as demonstrated on My Hobby is Crochet - her tutorial shows how to use this third loop to in rows to make fabric where the Vs all point the same direction! She's also got a great tip for the joining when working in the round!

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    1. 1

      Merryn

      August 27, 2014 at 10:55 am

      This is awesome, thank you! Is there a full video tutorial for the Ups & Downs beanie? I think it's great and want to make one, but I'm still kind of somewhat new to anything other than Granny Squares and I'm a little confused by the written pattern at the moment.

      Thanks for all you do!

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        August 27, 2014 at 11:32 am

        Thank you Merryn! Not currently, though I believe all the stitches now have video tutorials linked within the pattern!

        Reply
    2. 3

      Lin

      August 27, 2014 at 10:58 am

      I love your tutorials and projects.
      Everyone that's tells me they want to learn I tell them to follow you. Thanks

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        August 27, 2014 at 11:11 am

        Oh my gosh, thank you Lin!! <3

        Reply
    3. 5

      Barbara

      August 27, 2014 at 11:25 am

      tHANKS FOR THIS VIDEO! WELL DONE!

      Reply
      • 6

        Tamara Kelly

        August 27, 2014 at 11:31 am

        😀 Thank you Barbara!

        Reply
    4. 7

      jessie

      August 28, 2014 at 11:29 am

      My favorite stitch in a new way for me 🙂 thank you!

      Reply
      • 8

        Tamara Kelly

        August 28, 2014 at 4:59 pm

        😀 You're welcome, I'm glad you like it Jessie!

        Reply
    5. 9

      C

      August 28, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Is this the same as the Camel Stitch? Or maybe that is only when it is done with single crochet? Thanks--this is a timely tip for me!

      Reply
      • 10

        Tamara Kelly

        August 28, 2014 at 4:56 pm

        I believe that Camel Crochet is typically done with single crochet. Similar idea though!

        Reply
    6. 11

      Katie Smith Wilson

      August 29, 2014 at 4:37 am

      Very helpful video! Thanks

      Reply
      • 12

        Tamara Kelly

        August 29, 2014 at 7:44 am

        😀 Thank you Katie!

        Reply
    7. 13

      Kara Volz

      August 30, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      This helps with the beanie pattern so much!

      Reply
      • 14

        Tamara Kelly

        September 01, 2014 at 11:30 am

        😀 Glad to hear it!

        Reply
    8. 15

      Beth

      August 30, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      I've been crocheting forever but I've never tried this stitch, never heard of it but I love the look & I want to use it soon. Thanks for the video

      Reply
      • 16

        Tamara Kelly

        September 01, 2014 at 11:26 am

        😀 Thank you Beth!

        Reply
    9. 17

      Charissa

      August 31, 2014 at 11:30 pm

      I love the way the stitches turn out and your tutorials are so easy to follow! 🙂

      Reply
      • 18

        Tamara Kelly

        September 01, 2014 at 11:02 am

        😀 Thank you Charissa!

        Reply
    10. 19

      Helen

      November 14, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      Loved yr video on the third loop half double crochet in back loop - wud u hv one for the front loop (third loop) - yr videos r easy to understand so wud like to follow yr video on the front loop (third loop). I enjoy yr videos b/c they r easy to understand - whenever I hv a problem I go to yr videos to find help. Luv yr designs & patterns as well. Tk u for sharing them & yr talent. I also mention to everyone about yr website & videos. Tks again for any help u can give me. I find videos easier to learn the stitches instead of diagrams.

      Reply
    11. 20

      Helen

      November 14, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      It's me again. I shud hv mentioned that I did notice that u had a bit on th video for the front loop but it wasn't enough 4 me to see. Wud u be able to make one for the front loop like u did the back loop. Many tks. Enjoy yr site & videos as mentioned earlier.

      Reply
      • 21

        Tamara Kelly

        November 17, 2014 at 11:23 am

        I replied to you on youtube 🙂

        Reply
    12. 22

      craftycrochetmama

      December 04, 2014 at 10:28 pm

      Love these UPS and downs patterns. Thank you so much! Can you tell me where to join when working in the 3rd loop hdc? Do you join in a different place when transitioning back to regular hdc? Thanks again!

      Reply
      • 23

        Tamara Kelly

        December 05, 2014 at 8:46 am

        Thank you so much! I just join as I normally would - I tried playing around with it a bit, but joining regularly seemed to give as good a result as any for this one. 🙂

        Reply
        • 24

          Teresa

          December 13, 2014 at 3:13 am

          Thank you very much!!! You are a fantastic teacher. Your explanations are awsome!

          Reply
          • 25

            Tamara Kelly

            December 13, 2014 at 12:39 pm

            😀 Thank you Teresa!

            Reply
    13. 26

      Normajean bingaman

      December 17, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      Awesome fantastic been crocheting for 72 years I will be 83 in January and your patterns are Terrific

      Reply
      • 27

        Tamara Kelly

        December 18, 2014 at 10:07 am

        😀 Thank you so much Normajean!

        Reply
    14. 28

      Ejj

      January 10, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      need video instructions to the braiding portion of this pattern. Thanks. Love the look and creativity of these gloves

      Reply
      • 29

        Tamara Kelly

        January 11, 2015 at 3:45 pm

        Hi Ejj! I think the video you're looking for is HERE. 🙂

        Reply
    15. 30

      DellaRose Reimche

      January 10, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love the look of this variation and will be using it in my next project. I also love, LOVE your wooden crochet hook, where did you get it? I've looked online and not found anything quite like it. TIA

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        January 11, 2015 at 3:43 pm

        Hi DellaRose! Thank you so much! I link to the hook here on in the tutorial, right under the video. 🙂

        Reply
    16. 32

      Emma Johnson

      January 13, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Thank you so much for the email reply. However I kept reading the written instructions and finally got it. But the video was also a great help to tighten the braids and help them look neater. also, the additional vertical braids video section was a good new technique also. So thank you again.

      Reply
    17. 33

      Teresa

      January 13, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Thank you so much for all your hard work in order we can enjoy crochet.
      Your videos are very hopefull.

      Reply
      • 34

        Tamara Kelly

        January 14, 2015 at 9:32 am

        Thank you so much Theresa!

        Reply
    18. 35

      Theresa

      February 28, 2015 at 10:59 am

      Really cool technique!!!!! Your tutorial makes it easy to follow.

      Reply
      • 36

        Tamara Kelly

        March 01, 2015 at 1:28 am

        Thank you! 😀

        Reply
    19. 37

      SANDY

      February 28, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      I have made 2 absolutely beautiful hats with pompoms for my granddaughter using this stitch. it works up so fast once you get the rhythm and the fabric that is creates is unique.

      Reply
      • 38

        Tamara Kelly

        March 02, 2015 at 11:32 am

        😀 Awesome!

        Reply
    20. 39

      wilma

      February 28, 2015 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks. This is a neat idea.

      Reply
    21. 40

      Marny CA

      March 18, 2015 at 12:04 am

      Love love love this tutorial and the 3rd Loop.

      It always fascinates me to learn a new anything - because creativity by others is astounding!

      Thank you for sharing so much of yourself.

      Reply
      • 41

        Tamara Kelly

        March 18, 2015 at 10:31 am

        😀 Thank you so much Marny!

        Reply
    22. 42

      neusa eulalia

      May 06, 2015 at 11:20 am

      Muito obrigado por compartilhar seus ensinamentos. estou muito agradecida e feliz!

      Reply
      • 43

        Tamara Kelly

        May 06, 2015 at 2:38 pm

        Obrigado!

        Reply
    23. 44

      Carmen

      December 07, 2016 at 9:16 am

      Awesome video! Very well done. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • 45

        Tamara Kelly

        December 07, 2016 at 9:57 am

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    24. 46

      Arielle

      February 07, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Wow, thank you so much Tamara, you are the best!! This has been a total mystery to me until you!!

      Reply
      • 47

        Tamara Kelly

        February 08, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        😀 I'm so glad it helped! Thank you Arielle!

        Reply
    25. 48

      TONi

      February 20, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      I am using this stitch to make a border around a baby blanket. Could you explain how I would do the corner please?

      Reply
      • 49

        Tamara Kelly

        February 21, 2018 at 10:26 am

        Hi Toni! It depends a bit on what sort of stitches you have in your corner to work into, but in general I'd recommend either working 3 sts in the corner stitch of the previous row, or working (3rd loop hdc, ch 2, 3rd loop hdc) in the corner stitch. The first will give a more rounded effect, the second will create a "sharper" corner. 🙂 I hope that helps!

        Reply
    26. 50

      Ruth

      June 28, 2019 at 6:52 pm

      is there a video for DOUBLE crochet in the third loop?

      Reply
      • 51

        Tamara Kelly

        July 01, 2019 at 9:46 am

        No, but it's exactly the same except you finish the stitch as a dc rather than a hdc - yo and pull through 2 loops twice rather than 3 loops once. 🙂

        Reply
    27. 52

      Nyuki Shotts

      February 07, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you! I was starting a beanie, and after about an hour it still didn't look right, so I decided to google it........this helped tremendously, clear and concise. I really appreciate your videos!

      Reply
      • 53

        Tamara Kelly

        February 08, 2021 at 10:18 am

        I'm so glad to hear it! ♥ Thank you!

        Reply

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