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Foundation Row and Stitch Repeats in Crochet

Susan
Susan
Feb 01, 2021 11:03 PM
Step-by-Step Guide to Foundation Row and Stitch Repeats in Crochet

Foundation Row

Create a foundation row by chaining any multiple of stitches.

Row Instructions

Row 1 (RS)

Skip the first 3 chains, then half double crochet (ehdc) in each chain to the end of the row; turn your work.

Row 2 (WS)

Chain 1, then loosely slip stitch through the middle loop only of each half double crochet; turn your work.

Row 3 (RS)

Chain 3, then half double crochet (ehdc) in the front loop of each slip stitch; turn your work.

Repeat Rows

Continue to repeat Rows 2 and 3 for your desired length and pattern.

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Lin
Lin
Feb 02, 2021 08:44 AM
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what is e_hdc,i get the half double crochet!?And where is this middle loop at?

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Susan
Feb 02, 2021 09:21 AM
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extended half double crochet

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Lin
Lin
Feb 03, 2021 12:13 PM
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how is that ehdc done as compared to regular hdc?

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Susan
Feb 04, 2021 07:57 AM
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This extended half double crochet stitch is a simple modification to regular HDC that adds some extra height to the stitch.

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Sandra Sinclair
Feb 03, 2021 12:06 PM
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What is ehdc????

I have never heard of this before.

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Susan
Feb 04, 2021 07:55 AM
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extended half double crochet

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