Herringbone Stitch Tutorial
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Learn how crochet the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch (HBhdc). This easy to make crochet stitch is very similar to a regular half double crochet (hdc).
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial
This beginner crochet stitch was shared as part of my Let’s Learn a New Crochet Stitch Pattern series where I released instructions for crocheters to crochet different stitches and make a practical dishcloth or washcloth.
The written instructions are also included to make a 6″, 9″ and 12″ dishcloth using the herringbone hdc stitch. You can get the larger sizes here.
The stitch multiples have been included to allow you to create crocheted items like blankets, afghans and garments with the stitch after you’ve had a chance to practise on a smaller project.
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch Square Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton. Medium Weight Yarn [4].
- Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm (H) Orange Osage Furls Crochet Hook
- Other Supplies: Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
- EASY
Gauge
- approximately 2.5 rows per inch (10 rows = 4 inches), 3 sts per inch
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
- beg – beginning
- ch – chain
- ch1sp – chain one space
- hhdc – Herringbone half double crochet
- R – row
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- Rnd – round
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- * – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
- () – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
- [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Stitch Multiple
- Chain a multiple of 1 + 2 for the starting chain
Special Stitches
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch: Hhdc: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, draw through st and draw through the first loop on the hook. Yarn over and pull through both remaining loops on the hook.
Notes
- Find the 6 X 6, 8 X 8 and 12 X 12 inch dishcloth patterns here.
- Initial chain 2 counts as 1 hdc stitch. This means we do not work an additional hhdc into the first stitch of the row. You may wish to mark the first stitch (chain 2) with a stitch marker to remind yourself to work into it at the end of each row.
- For the 4X4 inch square I used a single crochet edging however, if you’d like to use the scalloped edging instead I have provided it at the end of the pattern.
- Add your finished Herringbone Half Double Crochet Square to your Ravelry library here.
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch Square Pattern
Finished Size: 4 inches X 4 inches
R1: Ch 13, beg in the 3rd ch from the hook and work 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn. [12]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn. [12]
R3-10: Rep R2, do not finish off.
TIP: I have included the beginner edging that was used on the small square below but if you prefer the scalloped edging that was used on the larger dishcloths you can add that edging instead. Both patterns are included below.
BEGINNER EDGING
Rnd 1: Work 1 sc in each st and each row end (along the sides) and in each corner work: 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc.
Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
OR the OPTIONAL EDGING (scalloped edging)
Rnd 1: Work 1 sc in each row end down (side edge) and 1 sc in each stitch along the top and bottom edges. Crochet an additional 3 sc in each corner.
Rnd 2: Continue around the outside edges of the square again making *3 dc in the next st, sl st in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in your ends.
Herringbone HDC Photo Tutorial
How to Crochet the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch
- Yarn over your hook.
- Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over.
- Pull up 1 loop and…
- Pull that loop through the first loop on your hook.
- Yarn over your hook and…
- Pull that loop through the remaining 2 loops on your hook.
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About Rhondda Mol
Hi, I’m Rhondda Mol, the crochet designer behind Oombawka Design Crochet. For over a decade, I’ve been creating easy-to-follow patterns and tutorials to help crocheters of all skill levels make beautiful handmade projects. Visit oombawkadesigncrochet.com for my latest patterns, tutorials, and exclusive crochet content. Let’s crochet something amazing together!