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.

Big Stitch Extreme Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 7 – Jumbo,
- Hook Size: 40 mm,
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Yellow,
Emily Diagonal Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Tonal,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
1 Hour Crochet Messy Bun Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Cozy Wool,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
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,
Easy Crochet Star Garland Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Easy Beginner Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Charisma,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Purple,
How to Crochet a Pumpkin Earwarmer
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, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Elise Free Crochet Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Tonal,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Crochet Ripple Baby Blanket Pattern
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: Yellow,
Free Pineapple Scrubby Yarn Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Scrubby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Easy Crochet Glasses Case Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Cozy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
- Yarn Name: Isaac Mizrahi Craft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Ombre Ripple Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Decrease,
- Color: Blue,
Ear Warmer Crochet 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, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral,
Mini Crochet Basket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Gracelyn Crochet Scarf with Fringe Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Charlie Easy Crochet Cowl Pattern
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: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
1 Hour Free and Easy Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Cozy Wool,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
The Katie Button Cowl Chunky Crochet 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: Gray,
Crochet Button Cowl Pattern The Penn
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
How to Crochet a Heart with Two Colors
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Pink,
Free Knotted Headband Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Woolspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Neutral, White, Yellow,
Easy Crochet Cowl 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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Sugared Plum Slouchy Beanie Crochet Pattern
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: Purple,
Wrapped Crochet Headband Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Woolspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
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,
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Andy Button Crochet Hat 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,
Monster Eye Halloween Crochet Pattern & Keychain
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Free Autumn Crochet Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Free Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern (2 sizes)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Easy Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern for Winter Warmth
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,
Andy Button Scarf Crochet Pattern
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,
Fantastic Fall Scarf, a Free Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Charisma,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Free Chunky Crochet 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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Granny Square Basic Pillow Crochet 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, Single Crochet,
- Color: Black, Gray, Yellow,
Simple Chained Crochet Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Blooming Flower Crochet Square Pattern
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: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Free Crochet Pineapple 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: Yellow,
Free Crochet Doily Pattern & Video Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- 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: Neutral, White,
Crochet Doily 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: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Primrose Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Name: I Love This Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Lightweight Grey Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Softee Baby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Knit Like Crochet Blanket Pattern Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Name: I Love This Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Crochet Easter Bunny Washcloth 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,
- Color: Purple,
Color Blocked Infinity Scarf Free Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Coffee Cup or Mug Cozy Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Woolspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- 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: Neutral,