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Third Loop Half Double Crochet (Video Tutorial)

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February 5, 2017 Ashlea 12 Comments

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Half double crochet is one of my favorite crochet stitches. More exciting than single crochet but without the full commitment of double crochet. 😉 If you can do the half double crochet, I have good news! You are already able to complete the third loop half double crochet.  Watch the video below!

How to Third Loop Half Double Crochet

Third Loop Half Double Crochet (Video Tutorial)

The third loop half double crochet is so similar to regular half double crochet but this one simple alteration literally changes everything.  The effect this creates is absolutely beautiful, and reversible!

Written instructions:

Unlike the single crochet or the double crochet, the half double crochet stitch has three loops: a front loop, a back loop and a third loop.  Here I have inserted my hook into the third loop only:

Third Loop Half Double Crochet (Video Tutorial)

To make the third loop half double crochet, you will yarn over, insert your hook into the third loop only of the previous hdc, yarn over again.  You should now have three loops on your hook.  Yarn over and pull through all three loops, completing your third post only half double crochet.

This stitch is typically worked in the round because it is difficult to seam, although it is technically possible.

Prefer the video tutorial? Yeah, me too. 😉

Isn’t that just the easiest thing ever? If you like the look of this stitch, you have to try the From Here to Infinity Scarf – one of my newest creations!

From Here to Infinity Scarf

More yarn fun before you go:

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How to Size Crochet Beanies + Master Beanie Pattern
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Dragon Tears Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern
Simple Scarf for Men Free Crochet Pattern

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Comments

  1. Patricia M Strutt says

    February 27, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    I made the approximately the same size as you show in your video to use as a pillow cover. How do I finish? The edges are not even. Also how do I close the top and bottom i.e. complete the pillow.
    Reply
  2. Natasha says

    January 24, 2019 at 5:37 am

    Hi If I want to work back and forth like for a blanket and not in continuous rounds, what changes in the second row, fourth row and so on?
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    • Patricia M Strutt says

      March 1, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      Your tutorial was great. How do I close up the two ends? Just the standard way? I did crochet in a circle , therefore it is not even. How do I make it even? Thanks for your help?
      Reply
  3. Teresa Joudrey says

    October 28, 2018 at 4:30 pm

    What is the difference between 3rd loop hdc and back loop hdc?
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  4. Myra Ungerman says

    October 15, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    I learned to crochet at 5 years of age. I do have some problems with it now, as I have Psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia, so my everything hurts some of the day. I do still crochet, however. I am not familiar with some of the abbreviations in your blog. Is there a list or a book or ANYTHING I can get that would allow me to learn what these abbreviations mean? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
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  5. Nicki Kreidermacher says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    So when you are doing this for a flat panel say a scarf or blanket what stitch would you do for the wrong side so you would have the same look as you do?
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  6. Audrey says

    April 10, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    I followed the tutorial and mine looks nothing like yours. Is there something I’m doing wrong when I turn?
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    • Heart Hook Home says

      April 11, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      Hi Audrey! It's hard to say exactly what's going on without seeing it, but I can take a guess =) In my tutorial, I am working in the round, so the right side of my project is always facing me...you mentioned turning your work, which means you are working your project with right side facing you one row and the wrong side next row...that will give your piece a different look than mine. Hope that makes sense and helps you!
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  7. MaryAnne says

    January 17, 2018 at 5:39 am

    To begin........?,chain length I want, 1st row: half double for foundation row? Thank you
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  8. Denise says

    March 13, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    It's also called the Camel stitch.
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    • Denise says

      March 13, 2017 at 11:47 pm

      Or rather, the Camel Technique, since it can also be used for any stitch. I read somewhere it's called a short single crochet when used with a single. I love the technique and use it on hat brims a lot.
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  9. Caroline says

    February 20, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    I bought some variegated yarn exactly like the yarn you use in this tutorial and I have been looking for a good pattern to use it. Thanks for this one!!
    Reply

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