As a crochet enthusiast, I’m sure you’ve come across the term hdc4tog and wanted to know what it means. If so, this blog post will help you understand how to hdc4tog in crochet.
You’ll learn all the steps needed to complete this half double crochet four together technique.
There’s also a step by step photo tutorial along with a video demonstration of how to half double crochet 4 together in crochet which should make learning even easier.
Finally, we address any frequently asked questions related to this topic before finishing up with some related posts on the same subject.
So let’s dive right into how to hdc4tog in crochet!
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The steps of hdc4tog or Half Double Crochet 4 Together
A quick written description:
- Yarn over.
- Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop.
- Repeat step 1 and 2.
- Repeat step 1 and 2.
- Repeat step 1 and 2. You have 9 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
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About the hdc4tog or Half Double Crochet 4 Together
Learn how to crochet the hdc4tog stitch. The half double crochet 4 together is an easy way to decrease 3 stitches when crocheting half double crochet stitches.
As a crochet enthusiast, I’m sure you’ve come across the term hdc4tog and wanted to know what it means. If so, this blog post will help you understand how to hdc4tog in crochet.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
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.
Abbreviations
The half double crochet 4 together is abbreviated hdc4tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the hdc4tog or Half Double Crochet 4 Together
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the hdc4tog in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 3 crochet stitches.
Yarn over and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the 1st st, you have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the 2nd st, you have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the 3rd st, you have 7 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the 4th st, you have 9 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the half double crochet four together and have decreased 3 stitches.
hdc4tog or Half Double Crochet 4 Together Crochet Chart Symbol
The half double crochet 4 together chart symbol is related to the half double crochet (hdc) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with four legs.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what crochet patterns can you use half double crochet four together?
The half double crochet four together is used in crochet projects where you need to shape the crochet piece. It’s commonly used in projects such as crochet clothing to shape areas such as the bust, waist, neckline and armholes. It’s also common to use in amigurumi.
