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Half double crochet alternating rows stitch diaigram

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Updated Oct 2026

Half double crochet Alternating Rows

Name: Half double crochet Alternating Rows
Cuisine: Crochet

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 the half double crochet single crochet stitch alternating rows

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US Stitch Terminology : Abbreviations

Half Double Crochet - hdc
Single Crochet - sc
Slip Stitch - sl st
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.

Half Double Crochet - hdc
UK : htr - half treble crochet
AFR : hlb - Halwe Langbeentjie / Half Lang Been / half-dubblehekel

1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.

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hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
st = single stitch / st(s) = multiple stitches

Row 1: ch2, * 1hdc into hdc st, repeat from * until the end of the row.

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

Row 3: 1 sc into first st of row, * 1sc into hdc st, repeat from * until the end of the row., 1 sc in last stitch of row.

Repeat rows 1 + 2 + 3 for the remainder of the blanket length.

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