What is the standard abbreivation for the Half Double Crochet crochet stitch?

The US standard abbreviation for the Half Double Crochet crochet stitch is hdc.

Half Double Crochet Stitch Patterns

The half double crochet stitch, or hdc, is similar to the double stitch, but with a slight difference. You can master this stitch with our tutorial and video. All of these free patterns feature the half double crochet stitch.

Free Crochet Patterns using the Half Double Crochet Stitch

These free crochet patterns were all created using various yarn types, brands and hook sizes... but all use the Half Double Crochet crochet stitch.

Floral Bloom Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Sport,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Puff, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Pink, Yellow,
Skybound Sampler Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, Orange, White,
Feathers Crochet Blanket Stripe Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Sunshine Vibes Chunky Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Orange, Pink, Variegated, Yellow,
Easy Cotton Knot Bag Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral, Variegated,
Linked Hearts Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Pink,
Easy Tweedy Child Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Green,
Easy Tweedy Adult Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Brown, Gray, Green, Neutral,
Easy Tweedy Ear Warmer
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Pink, Variegated,
Easy Tweedy Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Pink, Red,
Mini Beanie Crochet Ornament
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Name: CotLin,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Variegated,
Granny Basket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Red, White,
Floral Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Urban Rib Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Upcycle Alpaca Blend Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
The Autumn Pillow
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii, Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Puff, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, Variegated,
Blakeley Poncho
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Heatherly Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 7 mm,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
- Color: Neutral,
Brenna Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Brooklyn Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Mystical Child Raglan Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
- Color: Blue, Green,
Mystical Adult Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
- Color: Blue, Yellow,
Quick Half Double Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (2 Sizes!)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Name: CotLin,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Mystical Chunky Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Mystical Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
- Color: Brown, Green, Neutral, Orange, Yellow,
Fall Pumpkin Wreath
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Name: CotLin,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Cole’s Pumpkin Crochet Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Green, Orange,
Percy Crochet Skirt
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Hyacinth Bucket Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Esme Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Half Double Moss Crochet Stitch
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink, Purple,
Sunburst Square Bucket Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Jeans,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5), 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together, Puff, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue, White,
Raffia Summer Crochet Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 7 mm,
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Sideways Jumper
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Magic Crochet Potholder
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Bunny Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Pink, White,
Spring Chicks Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4), 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Blue, Orange, Pink, White,
Your First Basic V Neck Crochet Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Peafowl Feathers Crochet Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Purple,
Felidae Summer Wrap
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Rowan,
- Yarn Name: Summerlite 4 Ply,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange, Pink, Yellow,
Rising Sun Crochet Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Red, Yellow,
Half Double and V-Stitch Super Fine Crochet Wrap
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
The Lola Easy Oversized Crochet Pullover Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Alternating Christmas Afghan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Super Saver,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Red, White,
The Banbury Drape Oversized Crochet Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Bliss,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Santa & Mrs. Claus Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Red, White,
Your First Crochet Beginner Sweater Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Brown,
Victoria Easy Chunky Crochet Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,