Half Double Crochet

To begin a project with a row of half double crochet, create a foundation chain equal to the number of half stitches you require, plus 2. Work your first half double crochet into the third chain from your hook. Continue to the end of the chain. Turn

Double Crochet steps
1)- Yarn over once.
2)- Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over

and draw the yarn through the stitch .There are now 3 loops on the hook.
3)- Yarn over and draw the yarn through all three loops on the hook
One loop remains on the hook. One half double crochet created.

4 )Continue to follow steps 1–3 until you have completed your first row of half double crochet. Chain 2 to create a turning chain.
5)- Turn the piece. Skip the first stitch at the beginning of the row. The turning chain is
counted as the first half double crochet of the row. Follow steps 1–3 to create a half
double crochet in the second stitch of the row.

Note:
Remember to insert the hook through both of the loops at the top of the stitchfrom the previous row.