How to Crochet the Extended Half Double Stitch Photo Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Extended Half Double Stitch with this photo tutorial.

The Extended Half Double Crochet abbreviated as ehdc or sometimes exhdc in written crochet patterns.

Simply put, the exhdc is an extended, or taller version of the half double crochet stitch. Essentially you’re crocheting an extra chain to start the extended hdc stitch.

Materials

• Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn in Woodbury
• Furls Streamline 8mm crochet hook

Intsructions

1. Yo, insert hook in 3rd chain from your hook, yo and pull up a loop, you'll have 3 loops on your hook.

2. Yo and pull through one loop,

3. Yo and pull through last 3 loops on hook.

4. Rep in next ch: Yo, insert hook in next ch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through one loop, yo and pull through last 3 loops on hook.

5. Continue repeating step 4 in each chain in the row.

6. Turn your work, ch 2 to start the row. Starting in the first st: Yo, insert hook in st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through one loop, yo and pull through last 3 loops on hook. Rep across.

7. Keep repeating step 6 for your desired length.