In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make linked half double crochet. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for potholders, washcloths, blankets, scarves, hats and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The linked half double crochet stitch is a repeat of one row. It is easy to make and has a very nice texture.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Järbo 8/4 100% Cotton Mercerized & Gassed 50 g yarn, color: 32032 (frosty green). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for linked half double crochet
Row 1
1. Start by chaining any number of chains.
2. Insert your hook in the second chain from your hook.
3. Yarn over.
4. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
5. Then insert your hook in the next chain.
6. Yarn over.
7. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
8. Yarn over.
9. Pull the yarn through all three loops. Next you will make a linked half double crochet. You will have to start working in the middle loop of the first stitch.
10. So, insert your hook in the middle loop of the first stitch.
11. Yarn over.
12. Pull the yarn through the middle loop. Now you have two loops on your hook.
13. Then insert your hook in the next chain.
14. Yarn over.
15. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
16. Yarn over.
17. Pull the yarn through all three loops. You have just made a linked half double crochet. To make the next linked half double crochet you will have to work in the middle loop of the previous stitch and the next chain.
18. So, insert your hook in the middle loop of the previous stitch, yarn over, pull the yarn through (two loops on your hook), insert your hook in the next chain, yarn over and pull the yarn through (three loops on your hook), yarn over and pull the yarn through all three loops.
19. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row.
20. At the end of the row chain two.
Row 2
21. To make the first stitch you will start working in the second chain from your hook (in the turning chain you have just made).
22. So, insert your hook in the second chain from your hook.
23. Yarn over.
24. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
25. Then insert your hook in the first stitch (grabbing both loops as you would usually do).
26. Yarn over.
27. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
28. Yarn over.
29. Pull the yarn through all three loops. Next you have to make a linked half double crochet in same way as you did it in the first row: you will work in the middle loop of the first stitch you have just made and the next stitch.
30. So, make a linked half double crochet.
31. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished linked half double crochet
32. Done!
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