The half double crochet stitch is another type of crochet stitch that is used both as a stand-alone fabric stitch and in combination with other types of stitches.
These stitches are used to knit items of clothing, accessories, and are also used to raise the height of a row.
The classic half-stitch is knitted under the entire loop, and there are also variations of it when knitting a half-stitch single crochet over back wall, when they want to get an imitation of an elastic band, or behind the front wall.
1. To crochet a fabric from half double crochets, you need to cast on, which is the basis of any crochet or row.
Knit 2 chain stitches for lifting and turn the work.
Throw a strand of yarn over the hook, and insert the hook under the third stitch of the stitch (under both sides of the loop) of the previous row or chain.
Throw the yarn over the hook again and pull the hook and loop back. Three loops have formed on the hook.
2. Place a strand of yarn over the hook again, creating a loop, and pull the hook through all three loops in one continuous motion to complete the half double crochet.
And then continue knitting in this way until the end of the row.
To start the next row, do not forget to knit 2 loops for lifting so that your knitting is even and the edge of the knitting does not pull the fabric.
3. This is a sample of the classic half double crochet pattern. This stitch is looser than a simple single crochet.
Crochet half double crochet - variations.
The first variation of knitting a half double crochet over the front wall of the loop.
When knitting a half double crochet, you will get, as it were, two braids from loops, one will lie on top (the main upper braid, with the extended part To working thread), and the second will pass along the front part of the product and will look a little thicker and go in the opposite direction, with the expanded part from the working thread, so when you knit a half double crochet behind the front wall of the loop, insert the hook behind the front wall of the main loop ( top braid).
You will end up with horizontal "ridges" along the row as shown in the picture.
The second variation of knitting a half double crochet behind the back wall of the loop.
When knitting a half double crochet behind the back wall, you need to insert the hook under the back wall of the loop of the main braid. You should get horizontal braids on both the front and back sides of the fabric and will imitate an elastic band.
You can see how to crochet a half crochet single crochet.
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Knitted products self made gained popularity many years ago and to this day do not go out of fashion. It's nice to note that knitting has become significantly younger. That is, a way to spend it interestingly and usefully free time once considered a pastime for older people, it has now become a great hobby for the younger generation. This is understandable.
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Modern teenagers are constantly trying to come up with new way stand out from the crowd and be original. The best way You can’t think of a better way to show your individuality than by using non-trivial wardrobe elements. What should you do in order to get something that is “not like everyone else’s”? Of course, you can’t buy one like this in a store. Such items are made by hand, cut out and sewn. You can also start knitting. Some people choose knitting needles, while others like to crochet. Let's try to understand the basics of knitting and the main elements.
Basic elements of crocheting, a guide for beginners
- Chain of air loops . It is considered the most basic element, since all knitting is based on this base. To start working, you need to form a loop at the edge of the working thread. Then insert a hook into this loop, pick up the thread and bring it out. Thus, an air loop is obtained. All subsequent loops of the chain must be knitted using the same method. The number of loops corresponds to the pattern repeat.
- Half columns. Half-columns, as a rule, close a chain of air loops in cases where we are talking about knitting in the round. But they can also be used in some other schemes and patterns. The part to perform is quite simple: insert the hook into the second loop of the chain (the first one remains unknitted, it is needed for the height of the row), grab the working thread and immediately pull it simultaneously through two loops, the loop of the chain and the one on the hook.
- Separately, I would like to talk about half double crochet. How to crochet a half double crochet? Since it is more logical to first master the basics of knitting half-crochet stitches, and only then stitches, it is more appropriate to talk about the half-crochet stitch. After this, an element such as a double crochet will be mastered much faster. The action is performed as follows: throw the thread over the hook so that it is located under the thread (this is how the yarn over actually forms), then everything is as when knitting a half-stitch (insert the hook into the second loop, grab and pull the thread), after which you will have to pull the working thread already after three loops (initial, yarn over and extended). Such posts are considered very durable and strong.
- Single crochets. In order to knit a single crochet, you need to thread the hook into the third loop of the chain from the edge (remember that the first two are needed for the height of the row), pick up the working thread and pull through the loop, pick up the working thread again and pull simultaneously through the two loops located on the hook . Thus, a single crochet was formed.
- Crocheting a double crochet won't be difficult. Moreover, we are already familiar with such a concept as “cape”. So, let's begin. It goes without saying that we start with a chain of air loops. We form a yarn over, insert the hook into the fourth loop (now the height of the row is as many as three loops), grab the hook thread and pull it out. Next, you should knit the first two loops from the head of the hook (we knit, which means we thread the working thread through them), grab the thread and knit the remaining two loops. As you can see, the principle of knitting a double crochet is not very different from the basics of knitting a half double crochet.
Crochet, half double crochet - video tutorial
If detailed master class for some reason it still turned out to be incomprehensible and you still couldn’t figure out how to crochet a half yarn over, then a video tutorial from needlewoman Yulia Dolgova will come to help, which can be found at the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =ihf5qcmMcpo. Still on the master's channel a large number of videos that will be a great help in the early stages of learning to crochet.
Other aspects of knitting suitable for “experienced knitters”
We can talk about the basic elements of crochet forever. Here and
- lush columns;
- and flat;
- convex;
- jumper posts and much more.
But within the framework of this article, we will talk specifically about the basics of knitting, that is, about the basic details. The material presented above is quite sufficient to connect Warm scarf or a cozy blanket. And then, as the skill improves, the quality of the products will also improve.
It happens that craftswomen use a hook, so to speak, in addition to knitting needles. You can use this method to make individual parts of clothing items, for example, knit buttons, collars, cords, trim, edges of fabric. And professional knitters have learned to combine several types of knitting in one product. The owners of such unique items always look elegant and original.
How to crochet a stitch
Crochet is based on stitches. So before you do knitted item, you need to practice a little in knitting each one, and then knitting will no longer cause such difficulties and difficulties. The fabric will turn out beautiful and smooth if you knit it yourself. It is worth remembering the main stitches when knitting and their designations in the diagrams:
- single crochet;
- lush;
- crossed;
- half column or connecting column;
- single crochet;
- raised.
How to crochet a half-stitch
The half-column is called connecting. Of all, it is the simplest and therefore very easy to crochet. To do this, look at the diagram below:
- make 10 air loops for the sample.
- start working with the third loop, and leave two for lifting.
- insert the hook into the loop and pull the working thread through it.
- pass the loop that is formed through the loop that is on the hook.
- All loops of the row are made in exactly the same way.
- then turn the work over, pick up the lifting loops again at the beginning of the row and continue in the same way.
Half-columns can not only knit fabric, but can also be used in other places:
- When knitting in the round, secure the row.
- upon completion of work.
- When you connect two pieces, they can be knitted or crocheted.
- give the canvas a finished look and process the edges.
A half-column or connecting column in diagrams usually looks like a dot or a rounded checkmark that is lowered down.
Connecting post
You can also crochet a half-stitch with double crochet; such a stitch can also be called a strong stitch. In order to do it you need:
- With the first loop, you need to put a working thread on the hook.
- At the beginning of the row, insert the hook into the third loop, and then into each subsequent one and pull out a new loop.
- Next, you need to grab the working thread and knit it through the 3 loops that formed on the hook.
How to crochet a single crochet
Making a single crochet is very simple and easy; it must be done in two stages:
- insert the hook into the loop of the previous row and pull the loop through it. You now have 2 loops on your hook.
- then, through the two loops that you have on your hook, you need to pass the working yarn again, then you get a new loop and a stitch made.
Double crochets can help make a product with a pattern, but you only need to use different techniques knitting. The techniques differ in the way the hook is inserted into the previous row of fabric. Single crochets can also be made according to this pattern:
- You need to pull the thread through the two walls of the previous loop.
- The thread is grabbed with a hook behind the back wall.
- insert the hook into the loop that is located one row below.
- tie a loop through the front wall.
If you knit in the round yourself, then a single crochet can be created when you insert the hook into the jumper between the loops of the previous row.
The single crochet is usually drawn as a simple stick or a sign in the form of the letter T, but there are also other symbols:
Single crochets
How to crochet double crochet
When you make a double crochet fabric with your own hands, it turns out light and delicate. You need to do them like this:
- With the first loop of the three lifting loops, you need to throw a thread on the hook.
- From the beginning of knitting, you need to pull out a new loop from the fourth loop.
- Next, grab the working yarn and pull it through all three loops that appear on the hook.
Just like a single crochet, a double crochet can be worked by catching 2 walls of the loop in the previous row. By inserting the hook between the posts behind the front or behind the back wall, or in two steps, you will get many different patterns. In the figure below you can see an example of crocheting a double crochet in two steps:
Double crochets
If you have a desire, then you can make columns with two or more crochets, and not just one. Creating them is a little more difficult, but the product will have beautiful view. Double crochets are most often referred to as a vertical crossed stick. The number of yarn overs is the number of crossovers. Let's see how to make a single crochet:
- at the beginning of the row you need to make 4 lifting loops when knitting a double crochet stitch.
- Throw the working thread onto the hook with air loops twice, so two yarn overs are formed.
- pull the working thread from the first loop of the row. You now have four loops on your hook.
- Throw the working yarn over the hook again and pull through only the first two loops that are located on the hook; you do not knit the other loops.
- The working thread is again thrown onto the hook and knitted through the first two loops.
- Next, you must pull the working thread through the two loops that remain and form a new loop.
Double crochet stitch
Using the same pattern, you need to knit stitches with a large number of crochets, knitting loops in pairs as in a double crochet stitch. The column turns out higher depending on how many yarn overs you have. Typically, these patterns are performed when complex openwork patterns are knitted, or when you need to add the number of loops in the fabric.
How to crochet a raised stitch
You can make embossed columns with your own hands when you usually knit an elastic band, a braid pattern, or any other beautiful relief pattern. According to the execution pattern, there are some differences from a simple double crochet. Relief columns can be divided into two types:
- facial ones, which are in front of the work or convex.
- purl ones, which are behind the work or concave.
Embossed stitches have a distinctive feature: they do not start with a chain of chain stitches, they are made after at least one row is knitted with double crochets or single crochets.
Below you will see how to knit concave and convex stitches.
Convex column It looks beautiful on the front canvas and is made according to this scheme:
Convex relief column
- for lifting in each new row you need to make three air loops.
- Next, yarn over and insert the hook behind the second post of the previous row so that it is on top of the hook.
- you need to pull out the working thread and perform all the steps as if you were knitting a simple double crochet stitch.
Concave column looks a little more difficult to knit on your own. For it, all the steps are exactly the same as for the embossed column, only when you pull out the thread, the hook is inserted into the second loop of the previous row so that the loop is under the hook. This should be done according to this scheme: insert the hook into the fabric and grab the previous loop from left to right. Then pull the working thread into the loop on the wrong side.
Concave relief column
If you want, the product can only be made with concave or convex columns, then the canvas will be the same on both sides. And if you alternate the columns, knitting the rows one by one, then the front side of the fabric will be smooth, and the back side will be ribbed. Embossed stitches must be made with one crochet, but then the stitch is knitted in two loops in two steps.
How to crochet a puffy stitch
The lush columns that you crochet turn out very beautiful. At first you may think that doing them is very difficult, but in reality this is not the case. You just need to know these steps:
- In each row at the beginning you need to make five loops for lifting.
- Yarn over the first loop onto the hook, then a new loop is pulled out from the first loop of the previous row. Its height should be equal to the height of the double crochet. Repeat the action two more times.
- Throw the working yarn over the hook again and pull through the seven loops that were made using the previous steps.
- then one chain stitch is knitted, and the next stitch must be knitted through one loop, and not into the next.
Lush column
How to knit crossed stitches
With the help of crossed pillars, you can not only make a whole product with your own hands, but also knit them in various complex patterns. Typically, such columns are indicated by an icon - two crossed sticks.
In the diagram below, you can see how to make crossed columns yourself:
- Make four lifting loops at the beginning of each row.
- Throw the working yarn onto the hook twice, making two yarn overs.
- Pull a working thread from the first main loop of the row.
- Next you must knit the first two loops that are on the hook, after which there should be three loops on the hook.
- then yarn over again, then insert the hook through one loop and pull out a new loop.
- The next step is to knit the first two loops on the hook together.
- bring the working yarn back over the hook and pull through only two loops. You should now have one loop on your hook again. Make an air loop out of it, then yarn over and the hook is inserted into the place where the knitted double crochets intersect, at the end the third loop is pulled out.
- the yarn over and loop must be knitted, then the thread is draped over the hook again and pulled out through the two remaining loops.
- In the next loop of the row you need to knit a second crossing stitch.
Crossed columns
So when you learn how to do all the above columns, you can easily knit any interesting things for yourself.
Double crochets are one of the most common and simplest stitches used in crochet. The height of the column depends on the number of yarn overs: the more there are, the higher the column. Double crochets are usually knitted “in a loop” (both half-loops). If the pattern provides for others, this is indicated additionally in the description. In this section: how to knit half double crochet, single crochet, double crochet stitch.
Let's see how to knit a half double crochet. As usual, start knitting with the initial chain of air loops. The first stitch is knitted into the third loop from the hook (2 lifting loops).
Yarn over.
Insert the hook into the loop of the previous row, grab the working thread and pull it through the loop. There are now 3 loops on the hook.
Next, pick up the thread with your hook and pull it through all three loops on the hook. This is precisely the difference between knitting half double crochets: the thread is pulled in one step, whereas when knitting other types of double crochets in several steps: each time only two loops are knitted.
Single crochet stitch
To knit the fabric in single crochet stitches, knit 2 lifting loops: the first stitch is knitted into the 3rd loop of a braid of air loops.
The photographs below show the step-by-step knitting of a single crochet stitch.
Yarn over.
Insert the hook into the loop, pick up the working thread: there are 3 loops on the hook.
Pull the yarn through the first 2 loops, now there are 2 loops on the hook again.
Once again, pick up the working thread and pull it through the loops remaining on the hook.
Double crochet stitch or more
Theoretically, a column can be knitted with any number of yarn overs. Double crochet stitches or more are knitted according to the same principle as single crochet stitches: the loops are knitted in pairs until one loop remains on the hook. Let's see how to knit such stitches using the example of a double crochet stitch. The first stitch is knitted into the 4th loop of the initial chain from the hook (3 lifting loops). General principle Determining the required number of lifting loops is as follows: the number of lifting loops is equal to the number of yarn overs plus 1.
Make two yarn overs.
Insert the hook into the loop, grab the working thread and pull the loop through. There should be 4 loops on the hook.
Pick up the working yarn and pull it through the first two loops. There are 3 loops on the hook.
Pick up the working thread again and pull it through the next two loops. There are 2 loops on the hook.
Pick up the working yarn again and pull it through the last two loops. There is again only one loop on the hook.
The number of yarn overs determines the height of the column. In the photo: the first row of single crochets. the second row - with two, the third row - with three and the fourth row - with four yarn overs.
Having knitted the last loop of the chain, throw on the working thread and leave it on the hook (yo). Then insert the hook into 3rd loop chains, throw on a thread and pull it through the loop of the chain. Throw on the working thread again and pull it through 2 loops and yarn over on the hook.
To get the 2nd stitch, yarn over the hook again and insert it into
the next loop of the chain, pull a loop from the working one through it
threads and knit the loops and yarn over in the same way as when knitting the 1st
column.
Learning to crochet: half double crochet
Before knitting a half double crochet, yarn over the hook
(Fig. 31). 
Now pull out a loop from the previous row (Fig. 32) - there are 3 loops on the hook. Through these 3 loops, pull the thread in one step, picking it up with a hook, in the direction of the arrow in Fig. 32.
Loop in Fig. 34 - the first half double crochet, knitted from the initial air loops. It is joined by the next half double crochet.
Half double crochet, knitted in a row
In Fig. Figure 35 shows a row knitted with half double crochets. In Fig. 36 - 2nd row. Half height s n. when moving from row to row or from circle to circle, it is achieved through two air. lifting loops. At the initial air. half stitch loops s n. knitted from the 3rd or 4th air. loops from the hook.
In the next row, 1st half crochet. s n. knitted from the 2nd or 1st loop of the previous row. At the end of the row air. the lifting loops (Fig. 37) remain unknitted or the last half stitch in the row. s n. knitted from the 2nd air. lifting loops (Fig. 38) - this way the edges of the knitted fabric are aligned.
Depending on which side of the part the hook is inserted, knitting a half stitch. from n., the pattern of the knitted fabric changes. A distinctive feature of the semi-st. s n. is the location of the so-called loop walls. Since 3 loops are knitted in one step, the yarn over, i.e. the thread that is thrown onto the hook before knitting the loop, runs almost parallel to the walls of the loop. But half a century. s n. You can knit it in another way: for example, only behind the front (Fig. 39) or only behind the back (Fig. 40) wall of the loop.
In Fig. shows a knitting pattern when loops are knitted from the base of the loops of the previous row.
