Half Double Crochet Back Loop Crochet Patterns

The Half Double Crochet Back Loop stitch creates a doubled lattice pattern that is similar to the half double crochet (hdc) but it is only worked through the back loop of the stitch, so it creates a reversible ridged fabric.

Free Crochet Patterns using the Half Double Crochet Back Loop Stitch

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

Mini Beanie Crochet Ornament

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,

Blakeley Poncho

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,

Mystical Child Raglan Sweater

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

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,

Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (2 Sizes!)

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

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

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

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,

Magic Crochet Potholder

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,

Deidra Sweater

Deidra Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Color: Pink,

Bingley Hat

Bingley Hat

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
Color: Blue, Brown, Gray, White,

Mystical Tee

Mystical Tee

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Color: Neutral,

Solstice Scarf

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: Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
Color: Neutral, White,

Spofforth Sweater

Spofforth Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
Yarn Name: Heatherly Worsted,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Color: Blue,

Oat Bran Beanie

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Color: Neutral, White,

Solstice Mittens

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: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
Color: Neutral, White,

Christmas Mini Hat Ornaments Crochet

Christmas Mini Hat Ornaments Crochet

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
Color: Gray, Neutral,

Mini Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
Color: Red, White,

Knit-Like Crochet Scarf

Knit-Like Crochet Scarf

Free Crochet Pattern

Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
Color: Gray,

Ocean Breeze Crochet Scarf with Fringe

Ocean Breeze Crochet Scarf with Fringe

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
Color: Blue,

Chunky Crochet Scarf

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
Color: White,

Crochet Slouchy Beanie

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet,
Color: Variegated,

Modern Square Crochet Blanket Pattern

Modern Square Crochet Blanket Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Patons,
Yarn Name: Beehive Baby Sport,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
Color: Gray,

Cowl Neck Poncho Sweater

Cowl Neck Poncho Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
Color: Blue,

Warm Up America Crochet Rectangle #2

Warm Up America Crochet Rectangle #2

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
Color: Blue,

Warm Up America Textured Crochet Rectangle #1

Warm Up America Textured Crochet Rectangle #1

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
Color: Neutral,

Circle Hot Pad

Circle Hot Pad

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
Yarn Name: Crafter’s Secret Cotton,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,

Josie Chunky Crochet Scarf Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
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 Two Together,
Color: Neutral,

Crochet Blanket Pattern for Beginners (Easy & Free!)

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
Color: Neutral,

Crochet Puff Stitch Beanie Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Puff, Single Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

Andy Button Chunky Cowl Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
Color: Neutral,

US Abbreviation:	hdcbl
Difficulty Level:	Easy
Tutorial:	Step-by-Step Directions