Wide Half Double Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial

Looking to try something new yet familiar? The Wide Half Double Crochet stitch could be the perfect thing to bring some extra pizzazz to your next project. Spicing up your fabric can be as simple as changing the spot where you insert your hook, so grab your hook and learn the wide half double with me!

The short version: YO, insert hook in space between the next two stitches of the previous row and pull up a loop. (3 loops on hook). Complete the stitch as a regular half double crochet stitch.

1. Start with any number of chains. In this tutorial I am starting with 12.

2. Half Double Crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain to end.

3. Chain one and turn.

4. Skip the first stitch and instead, make a half double crochet in between the first and second stitch.

5. Half double crochet in between each stitch to the end of the row. (Making sure to encompass all three loops of the stitch)

6. Make the final stitch in the small space between the final stitch and the turning chain.

Repeat steps 4 – 6 to continue adding rows. When finished, simply fasten off and weave in all ends.

That’s it! Super easy, mindless, and fun. Just make sure to snag all THREE loops when going between stitches.