Part 4 - Beginner Crocheting Visual and written

Hi! Crafters!

This part is how to do a half double crochet. As I started before I like visual aids; so, I found these from crocheting for dummies at

http://www.dummies.com/crafts/crocheting/stitches/how-to-make-a-half-double-crochet/

Written:

Do 15 chain stitches (ch 15).

This step creates the foundation chain.

Chain 2 more stitches.

These stitches create the turning chain.

Yarn over the hook (yo) and insert your hook in the third chain from the hook.

Yarn over the hook and gently pull the wrapped hook through the center of the chain stitch, carrying the wrapped yarn through the stitch.

You should have 3 loops on your hook.

Visual:

Second Written Instructions:

Chain 2, yarn over

Insert hook into the second stitch from hook, making sure to insert it into bottom of the stitch not top of the stitch.

Yarn over again.

Draw the yarn through – now you should have three loops on your hook

Yarn over again.

Draw yarn through all three loops on hook.

Yarn over the hook and draw your yarn through all 3 loops on your hook.

Begin in the next chain of the foundation chain.

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For the Beginner Crocheter-Part Four A- Half Double Crochet

This series had taken me longer than I had plan between going back to working, getting our youngest ready for college and doctor appointments.

Since the limits of blogger again, I will be splitting Part four into two sections. So, Part Four A will be half double crochet and part four B will be granny squares.

Explanation with pictures

Step 1:  Create the foundation chain.

 Step 2: In the 2^nd chain from the hook.

Step 3:  Yarn over the hook and insert your hook in the third chain from the hook.

 

 

Step 4:  Yarn over the hook and gently pull the wrapped hook through the center of the chain stitch, carrying the wrapped yarn through the stitch.  (You should have 3 loops on your hook.)

Step 5:  Yarn over the hook and draw your yarn through all 3 loops on your hook.

Step 6:  Begin in the next chain of the foundation chain.

 

This step completes a full row of half double crochet stitches.

Step 7:  Work 1 half double crochet stitch in each successive chain across the foundation chain. Turn your work. Chain 2.

 

Begin again, until; you have the desired length.

On-line Tutorials:

http://www.ehow.com/video_4429314_make-half-double-crochet-stitch.html

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxA2osb5Qfk

Share your ideas on this or anything here on the blog either here or e-mail me at stipple@verizon.net.   I look forward to hearing from you!

Sandi