Today’s the day, the first square of our 2019 Stash Busting Sampler Afghan is here! The first square features the herringbone half double crochet stitch (Hbhdc).
This crochet stitch is a fun little twist on the traditional half double crochet , the stitches end up with a slant and when you work it back and forth in rows it creates an arrow shape. The fabric it creates it pretty smooth but the “arrows” give it lots of interest.
Related post: Announcing the 2019 Stash-Busting Sampler Afghan CAL
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How to Herringbone Half Double Crochet
When you crochet a herringbone half double crochet there is only step that is different from a traditional half double crochet. To make a hbhdc, yarnover and insert your hook into the stitch. Yarnover again and instead of pulling it through just the stitch, your’e going to pull it through the stitch AND the first loop on your hook. Then you’ll complete it by doing another yarnover and pulling through both of the loops on your hook. Its pretty easy and quick once you get the hang of it.
I was going to make a photo step by step of the the stitch but I thought I would throw together a quick little video instead! I try and do a quick video tutorial for each of our squares. They will all be posted on my Facebook Page and I will also share them into my Facebook Group.
Click here to see the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Video on Facebook
If you want to see this stitch in action, check out this pattern!
You do You!
For this square I used 2 different colors. I was going to just do a solid color but then I thought it would be fun to make it color-blocked. Feel free to experiment with your square!! Stripes, solid, 2 colors, 3 colors; it’s all up to you. I can’t wait to see them. Hop on over to the group on Facebook and share them!
I also thought it would be fun to make a little hashtag to use on Instagram if that’s your jam. I came up with #2019StashBustingCAL. I thought this would be a fun way for us to see all the squares together… and who knows yours might even make an appearance in my Insta-stories!
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Materials
- 135 yds of #4/worsted weight yarn, I used Bernat Super Value and Red Heart Super Saver
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- Needle to weave in ends
- Scissors
Gauge and Sizing
- Gauge: 7 sts x 6 rows = 2 inches in herringbone half double crochet
- Finished: 12”x12”
Abbreviations
- I use US Terminology
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- Hbhdc: herringbone half double crochet
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Sc: single crochet
- Sl St: slip stitch
Special Stitch
Herringbone half double crochet: Yo (yarnover), insert hook into indicated st. Yo, pull through st and 1st loop on hook. Yo, pull through 2 loops. See video above if needed.
Notes
- Ch 1 does not count as a st
- You can use any number of chains just like a regular hdc to make this bigger or smaller.
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Pattern
Row 1: Ch 38, hbhdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn
Row 2-33: Ch 1, hbhdc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.
On last row, do not turn.
Border
Rnd 1: Ch 1, Sc evenly around your square placing 3 sc in each corner space. Join with sl st to 1st sc.
Repeat Rnd 1 until your square measures 12”x12”. I did 3 rounds for mine.
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Hello, I am sorta of a beginner. I have a question. When it says to hdbc in the same stitch as chain 1 would I be doing the hdbc in the chain 1 itself or into stitch 37 from the previous row?
And when turning, would I take my hook out and turn it the correct way to avoid twisting the yarn for the next row? Or keep my hook in, turn, and then chain 1?