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How to Crochet: Foundation Half Double Crochet

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July 25, 2017 Ashlea 28 Comments

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Are you working a new crochet pattern that uses the Foundation Half Double crochet? You’ll love it once you get the hang of it, and it’s easier than you think! 

Learn How to Crochet the Foundation Half Double Crochet Stitch

How to Foundation Half Double Crochet

The foundation crochet stitches (single, half double, double) are particularly helpful when you’re not sure how long to make your beginning chain. Great for clothing or a large blanket or if simply you want that nice, pretty edge on the bottom of your piece.  The Foundation Half Double crochet is similar to the foundation single crochet with one small addition: an extra yarn over. Easy, right? Let’s do it!

How to Foundation Half Double Crochet

Grab your hook and your yarn. If you’re more of a visual learner scroll down to the video below.

1. Chain two.

Foundation Half Double Crochet Step 1

2. Yarn over, insert hook into very first chain made.

Foundation Half Double Crochet Step 2

3. Pull up a loop (three loops on hook).

Foundation Half Double Crochet Step 3

4. Yarn over, pull through one loop (three loops on hook).

Foundation Half Double Crochet Step 4

5. Yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.

Foundation Half Double Crochet Step 5

First Foundation Half Double Crochet complete!

To make subsequent stitches you will…

6. Yarn over, insert hook into both sides of the TOP of the previous stitch.

Foundation Half Double Crochet Step 6

7. Pull up a loop (three loops on hook).

Foundation Half Double Crochet Step 7

8. Yarn over, pull through one loop (three loops on hook).

Foundation Half Double Crochet Step 8

9. Yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.

Foundation Half Double Crochet Step 9

Voila! The second Foundation Half Double crochet stitch is complete! Now you’ll simply add to those foundation half double crochet stitches until your foundation row reaches desired length.  You’ll also want to learn these two tips for making sure that #1) your chain isn’t too tight (does not curl) and #2) each stitch looks uniform in shape.

Foundation Half Double Crochet Tips

Tip #1: To make sure your foundation row does not curl you’ll need to make sure that your stitches aren’t too tight. To do this, after you pull up that first loop in the stitch make sure that the hook is perpendicular to the foundation row itself, not at an angle. This helps to ensure that the bottom of the row isn’t way tighter than the top, meaning that it will not curl as much/if at all.

Learn to Foundation Half Double Crochet

Tip #2: To help each stitch remain uniform in appearance, I find it helpful to coerce the first loop (when you pull through just the first loop on your hook) to lay to the left. It will naturally want to lay that way but by pushing it slightly with my thumb (also to the left) on each and every stitch the foundation row helps it to turn out beautifully!

Would you rather see a video of it in action? It’s cool, I prefer that too.

Will you try the Foundation Half Double Crochet as well? I just love it! You can also do the Foundation Single Crochet and the Foundation Double Crochet!

More crochet tutorials:

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The Double Crochet (Video Tutorial)
What to Do When You Forget Which Crochet Hook Size You Used
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Comments

  1. Melody says

    November 23, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    I loved learning that new stitch for myself thru your video. Easy to follow and understand. I’ve just started on the blanket.
    Reply
  2. Loise adrine says

    July 29, 2020 at 1:20 am

    I have been admiring your product on Pinterest and now am officially following you, your explanation is clear and am humbled to say you are on top and thank you so much
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      Awww, thank you Loise! I am so glad you are enjoying my page!
      Reply
  3. Amberly says

    May 18, 2020 at 12:52 am

    I'm in the process of begining your wrap me up cardigan but I can't for the life of me figure out how you manage to get 12 hdc stitches to be 4 inches long using DK yarn and a 5.5 mm hook. I'm having to use an 8 mm hook to get remotely close to that guage and I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong because my practice piece is coming out very mesh like. So I'm wondering if it's supposed to be like that or if it's supposed to be denser like the picture looks.
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      May 21, 2020 at 8:05 pm

      Hi! No, the piece isn't really supposed to be mesh like. If you need more help, you can send an e-mail and picture to [email protected] and we can try to get it sorted out.
      Reply
  4. Joanne says

    May 5, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    Great video and written instructions. I find it really helpful that you share your own techniques that you’ve perfected to produce a pretty and consistent edge. So often I’m disappointed because my completed item doesn’t look as nice or “finished” as the pattern I’m following. It’s these little things that make a big difference. Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      May 5, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      Hi Joanne! I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial and found it helpful!
      Reply
  5. DevonO says

    January 5, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    I need to get 185 stitches and i put a stitch marker in the very first stitch and then count until i get to 185. When i turn to do the next row of stitches i have 187 loops. I have re done this 3 times now and i keep getting the same result. I don't know what i'm doing wrong.
    Reply
    • Meagan Jones says

      January 18, 2021 at 5:27 pm

      Just rip out the 2 extra stitches and then re-count them to make sure you've got the right number :)
      Reply
  6. Carol Cover says

    October 31, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    I've tried the foundation crochet before, but it always came out like a spiral. You've really helped. I'm ready to try it as I get ready to do the Hedonist Housecoat. Thanks. Great tutorial video.
    Reply
  7. Vicki says

    July 16, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    Great tutorial, thank you. I've tried other video tutorials for the HDC foundation stitch, and even though I got the stitch "right", I never like the look of them. With your help my stitches are now even and consistent. Thanks so much!
    Reply
  8. Jamie says

    July 15, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    I have been crocheting for some time but always shied away from foundation crochet. Thank you so much for showing how easy it is!
    Reply
  9. Leia says

    May 29, 2019 at 7:51 am

    I’m totally off topic, but, your nails look great in this video! I wish mine grew as well. I have enjoyed several of your patterns and you do a fantastic job writing them. The videos are also very helpful. I will be making the toddler sweater for a friend this time around.
    Reply
  10. Jeannie Lamson says

    May 4, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    Hi! I’m fairly new to crochet (within 2 years) and I want you to know the foundation stitch/row is the greatest find ever!!! Thanks so much for sharing! Makes life so much easier and I love the look :). Jeannie
    Reply
  11. Joan says

    February 26, 2019 at 3:06 am

    Hi There, I’m left handed, an can’t follow along. Want to made Woven In Time Sofa Blanket. Trying to do the Basic Foundation Stitch. Please help. Thank You
    Reply
    • Ruth says

      September 19, 2020 at 2:44 am

      If it's in right hand try looking at pics & videos in a mirror. Read this in a crochet book. Think it's on the yarn counsel page as well. Hope this tip will help. God Bless ❤‼
      Reply
  12. Cindy Mccully says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    Thank you for having written instructions w/ pics & a video! Excellent & Easy! I just learned this for the Current Woven CAL project
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:11 pm

      Hi Cindy! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful! Hope you enjoy the Cal!
      Reply
  13. Joyce says

    January 25, 2019 at 1:01 am

    Have you posted the link to the foundation double crochet stitch? I'm really looking forward to trying the foundation half double crochet. I learned to crochet at 12 years of age and have just picked it back up 45 years later,. I must say that I find it to be wonderful stress relief.
    Reply
  14. Kelly Carter says

    January 24, 2019 at 10:31 am

    I am going to do the Painted Canyon Cardigan. Do you have a tutorial for the entire pattern or pictures of the steps? I am new to reading the instructions and I did the Lotus Mandala Duster and there was a video and also pictures. It really helped me understand the instructions.
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      January 29, 2019 at 8:21 am

      Hi Kelly! I have a companion video for that cardigan. You can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=061ASkM1GB8
      Reply
  15. Chelsea says

    June 9, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    I need help!!! I’m trying to do the toddler sweater and my gauge is WAY off
    Reply
  16. Maile says

    April 16, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    OMG, I love this! Thank you for your tutorials!
    Reply
  17. Karen Dudzinski says

    March 23, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    Hi Ashley I figured out what was wrong and got my download, and can't wait to start my cardigan, which I am doing very shortly. Thank you. Karen Dudzinski
    Reply
  18. Joyce says

    November 11, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    Excellent tutorial and video!
    Reply

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