Knitting is like magic. Thin or thick threads are woven into fabric. Those who have mastered at least the simplest stitches, such as a half double crochet, will be able to crochet many different items.
How to knit a simple half double crochet?
First, about its designation in the diagrams. It looks like a plus sign. Each time it occurs, you will need to knit the following:
- make a yarn over, that is, grab the working thread with a hook;
- insert the hook into the loop of the bottom row from which it is knitted;
- pick up the thread;
- pull it through the canvas and grab it again;
- pull the thread through all the loops on the hook, that is, the one that is knitted from the fabric, yarn over with the one that was there at first.
Note. In traditional knitting, you need to pick up both walls of the loop that is on the fabric.
After completing these steps, you will get a half double crochet stitch. The diagram will give a visual representation of the described manipulations.
If you need to knit a whole series of such elements, you will need to lift from two air loops. Therefore, if a half double crochet is crocheted on a chain of chain stitches, then the first of them will be knitted on the third stitch from the hook. When the row is not the first, these loops will need to be knitted additionally.
How to knit a fabric from half double crochets?
If the first element is knitted on the third loop from the hook, then in the next row they need to start from the second. This is necessary in order to align the edge of the product.
Let’s assume another option, when in the initial row the first half double crochet is crocheted on the fourth loop. Then in the next row the working loop will be the first one.
To illustrate what a crocheted half double crochet looks like, a photo will be very helpful.
What to knit?
If you use a half double crochet, you can crochet a lot of things. The fabric made from such elements is dense and durable. The structure of this knit is soft, so it is ideal for creating warm baby clothes.
It is also convenient to use for tying a product around the edge. Then it turns out well designed. Another use of the half double crochet is to join the parts of a product. It is used in products that have round shape. For ties, you can tie laces from such loops.
If you crochet a half-column with two crochets, you can get an even denser fabric. It would make a perfect coat for a child. It is knitted in the same way as with one crochet, only three loops are used for lifting. And the working loop must be picked up twice on the hook. However, this is clear from the name of the half-column.
First variation: inserting a hook under the front wall of the loop
This technique is used when you need to get a pattern of thin horizontal stripes. The fabric becomes embossed, which significantly distinguishes it from classic knitting.
To achieve this effect, only one change is needed. When you insert the hook into the fabric and grab the thread, you only need the front wall of the top row, which looks like a pigtail. Previously, it was necessary to pick up both halves of this braid. Now only the one that is closer to the needlewoman.
Second variation: inserting a hook under the back wall of the loop
This method will produce a knitting pattern that resembles an elastic band when knitting. If you place such a canvas vertically, then the mounds of braids will be clearly visible, as if from knit stitches on knitting needles. And between them there will be indentations, as if from purl.
To achieve this, you just need to insert the hook only into the back wall of the top row and, grabbing the working thread, pull it out. And then knit as usual.
Third variation: relief pattern
If you are bored with a smooth fabric and don’t want to make simple horizontal lines, then you can diversify your crochet in a different way. The half double crochet needs to be made in relief.
To get this pattern you will need:
- cast on a chain of loops according to the size of the future product or 10 for a test sample;
- knit classic half double crochets on it, not forgetting about lifting from two air loops;
- tie two lifting loops and yarn over;
- then there are two possible ways of knitting (the first will give a front pattern, and the second - a purl): a) insert a hook between the first and second half-columns in front of the fabric; b) the same thing, but from behind;
- circle the crochet around the half-column;
- bring it out from the opposite side and grab the thread;
- pull out the thread and hook it back onto the hook;
- pull it through three loops.
How to knit a hat for a child?
As already mentioned, with the help of half double crochets you can create beautiful children's things. Moreover, it is not necessary to make them monochromatic. A baby hat knitted with stripes of threads of different colors will look very cute.
At the same time, no one requires knitting all half-columns from a separate loop. You can create an unusual pattern by knitting two of them in one loop, and then skipping one. The knitting of the hat in question is based on this principle.
It can be made from a rectangular fabric, which is then sewn on the side and gathered at the top of the head. The result will be voluminous, more reminiscent of autumn. Or knit a ring of loops in a circle - and you’ll get a summer version.
The repeat for such a pattern is based on two loops, so their initial number must be even.
The first row of this pattern is formed from two air loops for lifting. In the first one, you need to knit two double crochets from the hook at once. Skip one stitch, and so on until the end of the row. It is completed by one half double crochet.
The second row repeats the previous one. Only two half double crochets are knitted in the gap between those that were in the first one.
The third and subsequent rows are performed similarly to the second.
Having knitted the last loop of the chain, throw on the working thread and leave it on the hook (yarn over). Then insert the hook into 3rd loop chains, throw on a thread and pull it through the loop of the chain. Throw on the working thread again and pull it through 2 loops and yarn over on the hook.
To get the 2nd stitch, yarn over the hook again and insert it into
the next loop of the chain, pull a loop from the working one through it
threads and knit the loops and yarn over in the same way as when knitting the 1st
column.
Learning to crochet: half double crochet
Before knitting a half double crochet, yarn over the hook
(Fig. 31). 
Now pull out a loop from the previous row (Fig. 32) - there are 3 loops on the hook. Through these 3 loops, pull the thread in one step, picking it up with a hook, in the direction of the arrow in Fig. 32.
Loop in Fig. 34 - the first half double crochet, knitted from the initial air loops. It is joined by the next half double crochet.
Half double crochet, knitted in a row
In Fig. Figure 35 shows a row knitted with half double crochets. In Fig. 36 - 2nd row. Half height s n. when moving from row to row or from circle to circle, it is achieved through two air. lifting loops. At the initial air. half stitch loops s n. knitted from the 3rd or 4th air. loops from the hook.
In the next row, 1st half crochet. s n. knitted from the 2nd or 1st loop of the previous row. At the end of the row air. the lifting loops (Fig. 37) remain unknitted or the last half stitch in the row. s n. knitted from the 2nd air. lifting loops (Fig. 38) - this way the edges of the knitted fabric are aligned.
Depending on which side of the part the hook is inserted, knitting a half stitch. from n., the pattern of the knitted fabric changes. Distinctive feature semi-st. s n. is the location of the so-called hinge walls. Since 3 loops are knitted in one step, the yarn over, i.e. the thread that is thrown onto the hook before knitting the loop, runs almost parallel to the walls of the loop. But half a century. s n. You can knit it in another way: for example, only behind the front (Fig. 39) or only behind the back (Fig. 40) wall of the loop.
In Fig. shows a knitting pattern when loops are knitted from the base of the loops of the previous row.
In order to master the skill of knitting, you first need to familiarize yourself with and learn how to knit various types loops Even the simplest patterns often contain double crochets and double crochets, so let’s look at how to crochet a regular double crochet quickly and easily, double crochets and single crochets correctly. If you have long wanted to try to learn knitting, then this article is especially for you.
How to crochet a half double crochet in a step-by-step master class
Any knitting necessarily begins with a chain of air loops on a hook. For beginning craftswomen and needlewomen, the ideal option for knitting would be thick yarn and hooks numbered 3 and 4. So, to begin with, we make the first loop, and then we cast on several air loops, as shown in the photo below.
The air loop is made like this: pick up the working thread and pull it through the first loop. Therefore, we continue to knit the remaining air loops according to the same principle.
Please note that each row ends with lifting loops to give your product the neatest look possible. If your next strip will be knitted in half-stitches, then you need to knit two lifting loops.
We knit single crochets.Before you learn how to crochet half double crochets, you need to learn how to crochet single crochets, also known as sc, as it is much easier. So, we collect a chain of air loops and knit one lifting loop. The next step is to start knitting a row of single crochets. To do this, insert a hook into the second loop, grab the working thread and pull it out. So, there should be 2 loops on the hook. Next, to crochet a single crochet, you need to hook the working thread and pull it through two loops on the hook. Further single crochets must be knitted according to the same pattern. So you finish the whole strip, and your first row of single crochets is ready! You can see this diagram in more detail in the photo below.
We knit double crochets.Next, we will study one of the basic and most famous crochet elements - the double crochet stitch, also known as the double crochet stitch. To do this, we knit a whole series of chain stitches. This time we need to knit 3 instep stitches, since the single crochet is much lower than the double crochet. We make a yarn over and insert it into the 4th loop, after which you need to pick up the working thread and pull it out. This way there are 3 loops on the hook. We hook the working thread again, knit a loop and yarn over. So, there are only two loops left on the hook. We perform these manipulations again, and the work is finished. You can familiarize yourself with this scheme using the photo below. 
Half double crochets, also known as one and a half double crochets or hdcs, are quite easy to knit. As always, we start knitting with a row of air loops. The next step is to knit two lifting loops, after which we make a yarn over and then insert the hook into the third loop and pull out the working thread. This way we have 3 loops on the hook. Now we grab the working thread again and knit three loops at once. So, the half double crochet is ready! To better imagine the process, pay attention to the photo.
Two half double crochets, also called half double crochets with a joint (common) top, can also be found in patterns quite often. Knitting begins by making a yarn over and then inserting the hook into the third loop, then pulling the working thread towards us. Thus, there are 3 loops on the hook. Then we yarn over again, insert the hook into the next loop and pull the thread through again. So, there should be 5 loops on the hook, after which we simply knit them together.
So you have learned how to knit the basic elements. Before starting serious work, it is recommended to knit something simple - for example, a scarf or an oven mitt. This is necessary in order to better assimilate the material received and practice a little. The knitting pattern, for example, of the same potholder is extremely simple and consists exclusively of air loops and double crochets. So, as always, you need to put chain loops on the hook, and then simply close them into a ring, continuing to knit according to the double crochet pattern. It sounds as simple as it turns out to be.
Video on the topic of the article
After you have received the theoretical part, you need to consolidate it in practice. Video materials selected specifically for this topic will help you with this. Good luck in your future work!
The half double crochet stitch is another type of crochet stitch that is used both as a stand-alone fabric stitch and in combination with other types of stitches.
These stitches are used to knit items of clothing, accessories, and are also used to raise the height of a row.
The classic half double crochet is knitted under the entire loop, and there are also variations of it when knitting a half single crochet behind the back wall, when you want to get an imitation of an elastic band, or behind the front wall.
1. To crochet a fabric from half double crochets, you need to cast on, which is the basis of any crochet or row.
Knit 2 chain stitches for lifting and turn the work.
Throw a strand of yarn over the hook, and insert the hook under the third stitch of the stitch (under both sides of the loop) of the previous row or chain.
Throw the yarn over the hook again and pull the hook and loop back. Three loops have formed on the hook.
2. Place a strand of yarn over the hook again, creating a loop, and pull the hook through all three loops in one continuous motion to complete the half double crochet.
And then continue knitting in this way until the end of the row.
To start the next row, do not forget to knit 2 loops for lifting so that your knitting is even and the edge of the knitting does not pull the fabric.
3. This is a sample of the classic half double crochet pattern. This stitch is looser than a simple single crochet.
Crochet half double crochet - variations.
The first variation of knitting a half double crochet over the front wall of the loop.
When knitting a half double crochet, you will get, as it were, two braids from loops, one will lie on top (the main upper braid, with the extended part To working thread), and the second will pass along the front part of the product and will look a little thicker and go in the opposite direction, with the expanded part from the working thread, so when you knit a half double crochet behind the front wall of the loop, insert the hook behind the front wall of the main loop ( top braid).
You will end up with horizontal "ridges" along the row as shown in the picture.
The second variation of knitting a half double crochet behind the back wall of the loop.
When knitting a half double crochet behind the back wall, you need to insert the hook under the back wall of the loop of the main braid. You should get horizontal braids on both the front and back sides of the fabric and will imitate an elastic band.
You can see how to crochet a half crochet single crochet.
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Knitted products self made gained popularity many years ago and to this day do not go out of fashion. It's nice to note that knitting has become significantly younger. That is, a way to spend it interestingly and usefully free time once considered a pastime for older people, it has now become a great hobby for the younger generation. This is understandable.
Modern teenagers are constantly trying to come up with new way stand out from the crowd and be original. The best way You can’t think of a better way to show your individuality than by using non-trivial wardrobe elements. What should you do in order to get something that is “not like everyone else’s”? Of course, you can’t buy one like this in a store. Such items are made by hand, cut out and sewn. You can also start knitting. Some people choose knitting needles, while others like to crochet. Let's try to understand the basics of knitting and the main elements.
Basic elements of crocheting, a guide for beginners
- Chain of air loops. It is considered the most basic element, since all knitting is based on this base. To start working, you need to form a loop at the edge of the working thread. Then insert a hook into this loop, pick up the thread and bring it out. Thus, an air loop is obtained. All subsequent loops of the chain must be knitted using the same method. The number of loops corresponds to the pattern repeat.
- Half columns. Half-columns, as a rule, close a chain of air loops in cases where we are talking about knitting in the round. But they can also be used in some other schemes and patterns. The part to perform is quite simple: insert the hook into the second loop of the chain (the first one remains unknitted, it is needed for the height of the row), grab the working thread and immediately pull it simultaneously through two loops, the loop of the chain and the one on the hook.
- Separately, I would like to talk about half double crochet. How to crochet a half double crochet? Since it is more logical to first master the basics of knitting half-double crochets, and only then stitches, it is more appropriate to talk about the half-double crochet. After this, an element such as a double crochet will be mastered much faster. The action is performed as follows: throw the thread over the hook so that it is located under the thread (this is how the yarn over actually forms), then everything is as when knitting a half-stitch (insert the hook into the second loop, grab and pull the thread), after which you will have to pull the working thread already after three loops (initial, yarn over and extended). Such posts are considered very durable and strong.
- Single crochets. In order to knit a single crochet, you need to thread the hook into the third loop of the chain from the edge (remember that the first two are needed for the height of the row), pick up the working thread and pull through the loop, pick up the working thread again and pull simultaneously through the two loops located on the hook . Thus, a single crochet was formed.
- Crocheting a double crochet won't be difficult. Moreover, we are already familiar with such a concept as “cape”. So let's begin. It goes without saying that we start with a chain of air loops. We form a yarn over, insert the hook into the fourth loop (now the height of the row is as many as three loops), grab the hook thread and pull it out. Next, you should knit the first two loops from the head of the hook (we knit, which means we thread the working thread through them), grab the thread and knit the remaining two loops. As you can see, the principle of knitting a double crochet is not very different from the basics of knitting a half double crochet.
Crochet, half double crochet - video tutorial
If detailed master class for some reason it still turned out to be incomprehensible and you still couldn’t figure out how to crochet a half yarn over, then a video tutorial from needlewoman Yulia Dolgova will come to help, which can be found at the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =ihf5qcmMcpo. The master’s channel also contains a large number of videos that will be a great help in the early stages of learning to crochet.
Other aspects of knitting suitable for “experienced knitters”
We can talk about the basic elements of crochet forever. Here and
- lush columns;
- and flat;
- convex;
- jumper posts and much more.
But within the framework of this article, we will talk specifically about the basics of knitting, that is, about the basic details. The material presented above is quite enough to knit a warm scarf or a cozy blanket. And then, as the craftsmanship improves, the quality of the products will also improve.
It happens that craftswomen use a hook, so to speak, in addition to knitting needles. You can use this method to make individual parts of clothing items, for example, knitting buttons, collars, cords, trim, edges of fabric. And professional knitters have learned to combine several types of knitting in one product. The owners of such unique items always look elegant and original.
