How to Crochet Herringbone Half Double Crochet (US Terminology)

Tutorial Overview

In this video, we will be using US crochet terminology. A herringbone half double crochet (hhdc) is a simple variation of the standard half double crochet stitch. The stitches will lean to the left as you are working. This creates the herringbone texture in your fabric.

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Step-by-step guide

Step 1:

Start your row with 2 chains. This is our turning chain.

Step 2:

Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.

Step 3:

Yarn over and draw a loop through the stitch and the first loop on your hook.

Step 4:

Yarn over again and draw the yarn through the last 2 loops on your hook. You have now completed your first herringbone half double crochet stitch.

Step 5:

Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.

Step 6:

Yarn over and draw a loop through the stitch and the first loop on your hook.

Step 7:

Yarn over again and draw the yarn through the last 2 loops on your hook.

Step 8:

Repeat working hhdc stitches until you reach the end of the row.

You have now completed a row of herringbone half double crochet!

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