Half Double Crochet 3 Together Stitch (HDC3tog)

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Welcome to our tutorial on the Half Double Crochet 3 Together stitch, often abbreviated as hdc3tog. This versatile decrease stitch is a fantastic technique to have in your crochet arsenal. It allows you to work three half double crochet stitches together into a single stitch, creating a neat decrease that's perfect for shaping your projects.

The hdc3tog is particularly useful when you need to reduce the number of stitches in your work while maintaining a half double crochet texture. It's commonly used in creating slanted edges, forming triangles, or tapering sections of your crochet pieces. This stitch is a great way to add interesting texture and shape to items like shawls, blankets, or even amigurumi projects.

In this tutorial, we'll break down the Half Double Crochet 3 Together stitch step by step, with both a video guide and detailed images to help you master this technique. Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your skills or an experienced crocheter wanting to refine your technique, we've got you covered. Let's get started!

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Half Double Crochet 3 Together Stitch Video Tutorial

Materials Needed

• Yarn: The recommended is 5 mm yarn. The reason why we chose this thick yarn is to make teaching easier. For beginners practicing, thicker yarn is also recommended.
• Hook: To match 5 mm yarn, a 6 mm hook is the best pairing.

Preparation

Step1: Make a slip knot on your hook.

Step 2: Chain the desired number of stitches for your project.

How to Hdc3tog Stitch – Step by Step for Beginners

Step 1: Yarn over and insert the hook into the third chain from the hook. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 3 loops on your hook. This is an incomplete half double crochet.

Step 2: Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 5 loops on your hook.

Step 3: Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 7 loops on your hook.

Step 4: Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops at once.

Step 5: You've completed a 3-stitch half double crochet decrease! 

Half Double Crochet 3 Together Stitch

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Learn the Half Double Crochet 3 Together (hdc3tog) stitch with this beginner-friendly guide. We'll walk you through each step, from yarn over to final pull through, helping you master this essential decrease technique for your crochet projects.

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Loopara

Materials Needed

• Yarn: The recommended is 5 mm yarn. The reason why we chose this thick yarn is to make teaching easier. For beginners practicing, thicker yarn is also recommended.

• Hook: To match 5 mm yarn, a 6 mm hook is the best pairing.

Step By Step Tutorial

Preparation

1. Step 1. Make a slip knot on your hook.

2. Step 2. Chain the desired number of stitches for your project.

How to hdc3tog Stitch – Step by Step for Beginners

1. Step 1. Yarn over and insert the hook into the third chain from the hook. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 3 loops on your hook. This is an incomplete half double crochet.

2. Step 2. Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 5 loops on your hook.

3. Step 3. Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You now have 7 loops on your hook.

4. Step 4. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops at once.

5. Step 5. You've completed a 3-stitch half double crochet decrease!

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