The Spike Half Double Crochet, is a crochet stitch combination I’m sure you’re going to love.
It’s a stitch I can’t wait to use for a crochet pattern, I especially imagine it looking good on bags, afghans & cardigans.
The stitch is characterized by the spike stitches, creating an interesting look over the otherwise ordinary half double crochet stitches.
I’ve also included a way for you to grab the printable version in a bundle, more details about that further down.
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About the spike half double crochet stitch
Learn how to crochet the spike half double crochet stitch. The stitch is characterized by the spike stitches, creating an interesting look over the otherwise ordinary half double crochet stitches.
The Spike Half Double Crochet, is a crochet 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.
For this one I used Lion Brand Yarn – 24/7 Cotton, a 4 medium weight yarn.
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.
- You will cut color A after repeating 3 rows, then reattach it after the row with CB. For CB you will always cut the yarn after finishing 1 row.
Abbreviations
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- ch = chain
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip / skipped
- 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 22 st, for a total of 21 stitches per row.
- 22 rows.
Instructions for the spike half double crochet stitch
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 (with CA): Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st across, turn.
Row 2-3 (with CA): Repeat row 1.
Row 3 almost finished. Notice the last step isn’t finished, because we’re changing colors.
Row 4 (with CB): Hdc 1 in 1st st (no ch), *hdc 1 in st 3 rows below, hdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, hdc 1 in last st, turn.
Last step finished using new color.
Yarn over and pull up loop from stitch 3 rows below.
Spike half double crochet finished and the next hdc crocheted.
Second spike half double crochet finished.
Row 4 finished.
Repeat row 1-4 until project is desired size.
Optional: End with 1 row of single crochet stitches.
Want the Printable Version?
If you like the spike half double crochet – 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.
