How to crochet half double crochets

Half double crochets are a common stitch that gives a little more height than a single crochet but less than a double crochet. Here's how to do it:

1. Make a yarn over : Wrap the yarn over the crochet hook once before inserting the hook into the stitch where you want to crochet.

2. Insert the hook into the stitch: Insert the crochet hook through the stitch on the previous row or the starting chain.

3. Catch the yarn: Pull the yarn through the stitch, so that you now have three loops on the crochet hook.

4. Pull the yarn through all the loops: Pull the yarn through all three loops on the crochet hook. You have now made a half double crochet.

5. Continue: Repeat the same steps in each stitch along the row or round.

Tip:

• Keep the stitches evenly tensioned for an even result.

• Half double crochets are great when you want a little more height than a single crochet, but still a relatively dense structure, for example in shawls or edgings.