How to Deep Half Double Crochet Stitch
The Deep Half Double Crochet Stitch is probably one of my most-used crochet stitches. I love the more dense fabric this creates for crochet projects, and it is really easy to complete. If you can half double crochet (HDC), you can easily crochet this stitch! The difference between the 2 stitches is simply where you insert the crochet hook when you go into the previous row of stitching. This crochet stitch is also known as the BELOW THE BAR HALF DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH. This photo tutorial (and included video tutorial) will show you exactly where to place the crochet hook and how to complete this stitch. Let’s grab a hook and some yarn and get crocheting!
Materials Needed:
-Any size crochet hook (I used a J 6.0mm for this tutorial)
-Any weight yarn (I used a medium weight yarn)
To Start the Deep Half Double Crochet Stitch:
This stitch needs to be worked into a previous row of half double crochet stitches. There are a couple of options:
1.) Start with a CHAIN, then place a row of HALF DOUBLE CROCHET stitches.
2.) Begin with a row of FOUNDATION HALF DOUBLE CROCHET stitches.
There is no multiple for this stitch. You can begin with any number of crochet stitches to complete it.
How to Deep Half Double Crochet – Step 1:
To start a row, begin by chaining 1 and turning.
Step 2:
Next, yarn over.
Step 3:
The only difference between a Deep HDC and a regular Half Double Crochet stitch happens at this point. For the Deep HDC, insert the hook below the bar of the previous row’s HDC. See the picture below.
After the YO in step 2, insert the crochet hook below the bar of the previous row’s HDC.
Step 4:
After inserting the hook below the bar and into the stitch, yarn over again and pull back through the stitch.
There are now 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 5:
YO and pull through all 3 loops on the crochet hook. This completes one stitch.
Remaining Rows of the Deep Half Double Crochet Stitch:
The remaining stitches are completed in the exact same way. Just remember where to insert the hook – below the bar of the previous row’s stitches!
Deep Half Double Crochet Video Tutorial:
And that’s How to Deep Half Double Crochet Stitch! I love how this crochet stitch gives a little different look to my crochet projects. It creates a little thicker fabric once you are done crocheting and it adds lovely, textured detail to any crochet project! I love this crochet stitch. I hope you found this tutorial helpful! Have a blessed day!
Many Blessings,
