Beyond the Basics: Half Double Crochet

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Back to Basics: Half Double Crochet Web seminar with Jennifer Burt

Create unique and beautiful textures with variations of this easy stitch!

Take your crocheting to the next level and explore the wonders of the half double crochet stitch with this web seminar!

The half double crochet stitch (hdc) is widely used, but wildly underused. Variations of the hdc can result in quite a few interesting styles and textures. Flat, ridged, bumpy, raised, and even stitches that resemble the knit stitch are all possible with the hdc.

Take your crocheting to the next level and learn all of the unique, clever, and creative ways this simple stitch is far from basic. This web seminar will show you how to add texture and interest to your crochet fabric by making simple changes to the half double crochet stitch. From where you put your hook to working in the round, the hdc stitch is one of the most versatile stitches used in crochet. Learn how this simple stitch can have a completely different look depending on which loop you use and how this change affects the look of your finished fabric

Once you have mastered the different ways to create this easy stitch, test your new skills with a free bonus pattern to create a fun and useful bag. You will be amazed by the different looks this simple stitch can create. Join us for this fun exploration and put your imagination to the test creating fun new textures of your own.

With this web seminar you’ll learn:

• How to work the half double crochet in rows and in the round
• The different parts of a hdc stitch.
• How to effect different looks by crocheting into different parts of the stitch
• How to alter your stitch patterns depending on whether you are working in the round or working in rows
• How to work this stitch in the front and back loops
• How to work this stitch around the vertical post
• How to work this stitch in the horizontal bar

Who should attend?

• Crocheters who want to add new and unique textures to their projects
• Crocheters who want to learn more about post stitches
• Crocheters who enjoy trying new stitches and techniques

Join Love of Crochet editor Jennifer Burt for this informative, fun web seminar about the half double crochet stitch!

Jennifer Burt is the editor for Love of Crochet magazine.