In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the paired half double crochet. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch with a nice texture. 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, decorative pillow covers, laptop sleeves, bags and other projects that need structure and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The paired half double crochet stitch is a repeat of one row. The tutorial below shows how to make a half double crochet two together stitch.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: curry. 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 the paired half double crochet
Row 1
1. Start by chaining any number of chains. You will make a half double crochet two together working in the third and in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, yarn over.
3. Insert your hook in the third stitch and yarn over.
4. Pull the yarn trough. Now you have three loops on your hook. The first leg of the half double crochet two together is ready.
5. Next you will make the second leg in the next stitch. So, yarn over.
6. Insert your hook in the next stitch and yarn over.
7. Pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook. The second leg of the half double crochet two together is ready.
8. Yarn over.
9. Pull the yarn through all loops. You have just made a half double crochet two together!
10. Next you will make a half double crochet two together working in the last stitch where you have just worked in and in the next one. So, yarn over.
11. Insert your hook in the next stitch and yarn over.
12. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
13. Yarn over.
14. Insert your hook in the next stitch and yarn over.
15. Pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook.
16. Yarn over.
17. Pull the yarn through all loops. Next you will work in the last stitch where you have just worked in and in the next one.
18. So, make another half double crochet two together.
19. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
Row 2
20. Chain two and turn your work around. Chain two counts as a stitch. You will work in the first and in the second stitch.
21. So, yarn over.
22. Insert your hook in the first stitch and yarn over.
23. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook. The first leg of the half double crochet two together is ready.
24. Yarn over.
25. Insert your hook in the next stitch and yarn over.
26. Pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook. The second leg is ready.
27. Yarn over.
28. Pull the yarn through all loops. Next you will work in the last stitch where you have just worked in and in the next one.
29. So, make the second half double crochet two together.
30. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
31. At the end of the row you will make the last half double crochet two together working in the last stitch and in the turning chain.
32. So, yarn over, insert your hook in the last stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
33. Yarn over, insert your hook in the turning chain, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook.
34. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all loops. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished paired half double crochet
35. Done!
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