The half double crochet and chain even, is a stitch combination I’m sure you’re going to love.
It’s a stitch I’ve used for my designs, such as the Winter Seashore Hat, Winter Seashore Scarf & Cadunt Cardigan.Â
The stitch is characterized by not having big lacy stitch pattern holes, but still being really stretchy.
I’ve also included a way for you to grab the printable version in a bundle, more details about that further down.
Find more: Easy Crochet Stitches.
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About the Half Double Crochet and Chain Even – Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Learn how to crochet the Half Double Crochet and Chain Even. The stitch is characterized by not having big lacy stitch pattern holes, but still being really stretchy.
The half double crochet and chain even, is a stitch combination I’m sure you’re going to love.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
For this tutorial I used 6 mm (US: J-10 UK: 4).
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Crochet a Blanket
Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This pattern is a stitch multiple of 2 stitches. Add 1 for base chain.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- ch-space = open space made by chain(s)
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Gauge, Sizes and Measurements
To Make a 15 cm x 15 cm / 6 x 6 Inch Square
With the hook & yarn given, I crocheted:
- Ch 27 st, for a total of 26 stitches per row.
- 19 rows.
Instructions for the Half Double Crochet and Chain Even – Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
Ch a multiple of 2 + 1 for base chain.
Base row: Sc 1 in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch from previous row.
You should now have crocheted an even number of single crochet stitches.
Row 1: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), *ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, hdc 1 in last st, turn.
Photo shows how to work into a chain space.
Row 2: Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), *ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc 1 in ch-space*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, hdc 1 in last st, turn.
Repeat row 2 until project is desired size.
Want the Printable Version?
If you like the half double crochet and chain even – crochet stitch tutorial, I’m sure you’re going to love the other 29 stitches me & two of my blogger friends, Knitting with Chopsticks & E’Claire Makery have made as well.
We’ve gathered the collection of 30 crochet stitch tutorials in a super affordable e-book.
