Crochet stitch pattern diagram for 3HDC, HDC Alternative Rows Stitch Diagram

Published:Sat, 04/12/2025 - 09:13

There are lots of fun patterns and textures you can create just by alternating where and how you place your stitches.This hdc stitch pattern features a combination of 3 x Half Double Crochet Stitches.

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Hook	3mm Crochet Hooks
Yarn Weight	Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn
Fibre Type	Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn

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Quick Stitch Guide

US Stitch Terminology : Abbreviations

Chain Stitch - ch
Chain Space - ch-sp
Half Double Crochet - hdc
Repeat Rows - rep rows
Space After - sp after
Space Before - sp before
Stitches - sts

This pattern includes a variety of crochet stitches and techniques. To help you along the way, detailed stitch tutorials and explanations are linked below.
All stitch instructions are available in both US Crochet Terminology and UK Crochet Terminology, making it easy to follow along using the terms you are most familiar with.
If you are new to any of the stitches used in this pattern, we recommend reviewing the relevant stitch guide before starting. Each guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stitch terminology conversions where applicable.
Take your time, practice any unfamiliar stitches, and most importantly—enjoy the process of creating your blanket one row at a time.

Chain Stitch - ch
UK : ch - chain
AFR : ks - ketting steek

Make a slipknot, yo, pull through loop. Repeat for desired chains.

Step by Step

Stitches

bet = between
nxt = next
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
sk = skip
st = single stitch
st(s) = multiple stitches
sp = space
3hdc = 3 x hdc sts in same stitch

Row 1 : ch2, skip 1hdc st,* 3hdc into the next st, sk2 sts, repeat from * until the end of the row., sk the second last hdc st of row , 1hdc in last st.

Row 2 : ch2, * 1hdc into each of the 3hdc sts, repeat from * until the end of the row., 1hdc into last st.

Repeat rows 1 + 2 for the remainder of the blanket length.

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3HDC,HDC Alternative Rows

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