Herringbone Half Double Crochet Patterns (HHDC)

The herringbone half double crochet, or hhdc is a beautiful stitch that creates a unique style on any crochet pattern. I have used this stitch a handful of times throughout my free patterns, and I hope you love the look of them as much as I do! You can learn more about this stitch in my tutorial video.

Free Crochet Patterns using the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch

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

  • Herringbone Moss Adult Sweater

    Herringbone Moss Adult Sweater

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
    • Yarn Name: Anti-Pilling DK Colors,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Moss / Linen,
    • Color: Brown, Yellow,
  • Herringbone Moss Sweater

    Herringbone Moss Sweater

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Swish DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Moss / Linen, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Gray, Green, White,
  • Herringbone Backpack

    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,
  • Herringbone Dickie Cowl

    Herringbone Dickie Cowl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Herringbone Moss Headband

    Herringbone Moss Headband

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
  • Herringbone Moss Mittens

    Herringbone Moss Mittens

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Swish DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Moss / Linen,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Neon Rainbow Striped Crochet Hat

    Neon Rainbow Striped Crochet Hat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
    • Yarn Name: Super Saver,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Easy Everyday Shrug

    Easy Everyday Shrug

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Chunky Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

    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,
  • Crochet Weighted Blanket using Bernat Blanket Extra

    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,
  • Falling In Striped Crochet Blanket Pattern

    Falling In Striped 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: Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Brown, Neutral,
  • Free Face Scrubby Crochet Pattern

    Free Face Scrubby Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Pima Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Pink,
  • How to Crochet a Star

    How to Crochet a Star

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Gray, Yellow,
  • Two Triangle Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

    Two Triangle Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Gray, White, Yellow,
  • Fall Herringbone Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern

    Fall Herringbone Half Double Crochet 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: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Orange, Red, Yellow,
  • Easy Crochet Spike Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

    Easy Crochet Spike Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Re-Up,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Gray, White,