How to Half Double Crochet

Learn how-to half double crochet with Emma from Stitch-Em and then make her adorable crochet cactus.

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  Step 1

  Yarn over (from the back of the hook to the front)

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  Step 2

  Insert the hook into the next stitch (where my paper clip/stitch marker is). Yarn over.

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  Step 3

  Take the first loop off the hook (the one just picked up).

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  Step 4

  There should be 3 chains on the hook now.

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  Step 5

  Yarn over. Take the remaining 3 loops off of the hook.

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  Step 6

  The stitch is completed!

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  Step 7

  Continue to the end of the row. If you are working in rows (like I am) ch 1, and turn your work to start a new row.

Got the hang of this technique?

Put your new skill to the test with this tutorial: