I made tutorials for the Extended Double Crochet and The Extended Single Crochet, so it’s only right that I make a post for the extended half double crochet stitch too.
You might say I’m obsessed at this point. With the half double crochet being a favorite of mine. I’m excited to do the extended version of it.
The size of the extended half double ends up being around the same as a normal double crochet. But it keeps the look of a half double.
Much like The Extended Single Crochet, there are two abbreviation for the extended half double crochet: exhdc and ehdc.
Supplies
- Yarn
- I’m using worsted Just Yarn in Grey
- Hook
- I’m using a G+/4.5mm hook
- Snips
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
- St = stitch
- Ch = chain
- Yo = yarn over
- Sc = single crochet
- Exhdc = extended half double crochet
- <> = the total number of stitches in the row
If you’re a beginner to crochet, you may be interested in these posts: Learn How To Crochet A Starting Knot, The Crochet Basics: How To Make The Chain Stitch And The Slip Stitch, and The Crochet Basics: How To Make A Single Crochet Stitch.
The starting knot and chains are both things you’ll definitely need to know how to do. But this tutorial doesn’t require you to know how to make the single crochet.
The Extended Half Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Foundation row. Ch 16.
Row 1. Yo, in the second ch from the hook, pull up a loop, Yo, pull through 1 loop, Yo, pull through 3 loops,
Row 1. (Continued)*in the next ch, Yo, pull up a loop, Yo, pull through 1 loop, Yo, pull through 3 loops,* repeat from *-* until you reach the last st. <15>
Row 2. Ch 1, Yo, in the same st, pull up a loop, Yo, pull through 1 loop, Yo, pull through 3 loops,
Row 2. (Continued) *Yo, in the next st pull up a loop, Yo, pull through 1 loop, Yo, pull through 3 loops,* this is a complete exhdc, repeat from *-* until you reach the last st. <15>
Rows 3 – 5. Repeat row 2.
Ch 1, Yo, in the same st, pull up a loop, Yo, pull through 1 loop, Yo, pull through 3 loops, *Yo, in the next st pull up a loop, Yo, pull through 1 loop, Yo, pull through 3 loops,* this is a complete exhdc, repeat from *-* until you reach the last st. <15>
Weaving in the ends for The Extended Half Double Crochet Stitch
Cut your tail leaving a 4 inch end, weave in your tail.
For full instructions on how to weave in your ends securely, check out this post: The Crochet Basics: How To Weave In Ends
Here’s a look at the finished swatch. It has a really interesting look to it, but I would say that where the extended double and single crochets had a really awesome drape and flowiness to it… the extended half double crochet needs a larger hook size to achieve that.
It is still a beautiful stitch with an elegant look, like the other two extended stitches. But, I think if you wanted some structure to your fabric you could do it with this stitch. The extended single and double crochets you definitely don’t have a lot of structure with.
This is the same swatch for the extended half double crochet. But the left one is the pattern above using one chain up. The right one, (without the ends woven in) was made with two chain ups at the start of each row.
What would you want to make with this stitch? I think I would use a size J/6mm hook and make an great unisex infinity scarf.
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