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.

Flower Granny Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Upcycle Alpaca Blend Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Holiday Lace and Mesh Crochet Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Red,
Easy Crochet Winter Scarf Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Touch of Alpaca,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Red,
Apple Crochet Coaster Pattern for Fall
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Red,
Woven Lines Chunky Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green,
Free Bat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Purple,
Holiday Memories Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Button Baby Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 40 mm,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together,
- Color: Blue,
6 Petal Crochet Flower Applique
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
Crochet Ice Cream Cone Applique
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Rose Frost Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Bikini Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Blossom Shawl
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: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
Daydream Square
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Theory,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
- Color: Brown, Gray, Pink,
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,
Easy Crochet Hot Pads with Handles
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
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
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,
Big Chubby Bear
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn, Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton, Simply DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3), 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Brown, Neutral, White,
Spiked Sedge Stitch
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Easy Crochet Mittens (Free 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, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Kitchen Towel
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy, 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Gray, White, Yellow,
Mosaic Socks
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Pink, Variegated,
Braided Extended Half Double Crochet
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Gray,
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,
Lovely Lace Coaster Set
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Pink, Purple,
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,
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern for Spring
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
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,
Crochet Heart Crop Top Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Herringbone Backpack
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Aran,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Crunch Stitch Crochet
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown,
Broadquay Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Michelle Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
Michelle Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, White,
Crochet Adult Slipper Boots Worked Flat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Solstice Fingerless Mitts
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,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Solstice Winter Hat
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,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Mountain Pine Crochet Tree Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Crochet Baby Booties Worked Flat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Fast and Easy Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Easy Peasy Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single 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,
Crochet A Flat Christmas Tree
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Green, 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,
Crochet Christmas Star Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Green, Neutral,
Orchard Cable Wrist Warmers
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,