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.

Eleanor Sweater Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Swish DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
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,
Holbourne Mitts
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Alpaca Cloud DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Baby Easter Chicken Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Easy Crochet Shawl Pattern for Spring
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Dog Sweater Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Lacy Lemon Drop Kimono Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Lemonade Summer Kimono Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
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,
Spill The Beans Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Puff, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Variegated,
Easy Crochet Cloud Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, White,
Chunky Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Woolspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
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,
Ombre Crochet Blanket Pattern (Easy & Quick)
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, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Green,
Bernat Yarn Scrunchie Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Extra,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 7 – Jumbo,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15), 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: White,
Crochet Weighted Blanket using Bernat Blanket Extra
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Extra,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 7 – Jumbo,
- Hook Size: 15 mm (P/Q), 16 mm (Q),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Free and Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern for Beginners
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,
The Finley Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern
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: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Williams Puff Cowl Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Charisma,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Puff,
- Color: Blue,
Beginner Easy Crochet Washcloth Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
- Yarn Name: Premier Home,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Quick And Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Red, White,
Crochet Twist Headband Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Made Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Half Double Crochet Infinity Scarf 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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green,
Summer Nights Crochet Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Summer Nights,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Easy Crochet Lap Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta, Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Free Ombre Crochet Scarf Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta, Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Variegated,
Crochet Velvet Headband Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat, Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Easy Crochet Gingerbread Man Ornament
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Fabulously Fall Crochet Fringe Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Free and Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Winter
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Woolspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Simple Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Half Double Crochet Third Loop Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Easy Square Crochet Potholder Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Flikka,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
How to Crochet a Heart for Beginners
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Isle Wave Crochet Wrap Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Luna Chevron Scarf Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Shawl in a Ball,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Crochet Unicorn Scarf Mandala Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Pink, Purple,
Easy Hat Crochet Pattern: The Leigh
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Jeans,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
How to Crochet a Chunky Blanket (5 Sizes)
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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Red, Yellow,
Easy Crochet Cover Up Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend, Flikka,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Super Chunky Chevron Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hometown USA,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Pretty in Pink Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Floppy Bunny Ear Hat 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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Shimmering Snow Easy Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Shawl in a Ball,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Crochet Plant Holder Pattern: Teacher Gift
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Maker Home Dec,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Rippling Easy Crochet Flower Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Pink,
Free Puff Crochet Headband 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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,