Special Stitch: Herringbone Double Crochet (HBdc) Guide

Special Stitch

HBdc (Herringbone Double Crochet) is an elegant stitch that adds texture to your crochet projects. Here's how to do it:

How to Perform HBdc

To execute the Herringbone Double Crochet, follow these steps:

• Yo, insert hook.
• Yo, draw through the stitch and the first loop on the hook.
• Yo, draw through 1 loop.
• Yo, draw through both loops on the hook.

Row Instructions

1st Row: Skip 3 chains (this counts as 1 double crochet), then perform 1 HBdc into the next chain and each remaining chain to the end. Turn.

2nd Row: Chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), skip the first stitch, and perform 1 HBdc into the next stitch and each stitch to the end, working the last stitch into the top of the chain 3. Turn.

Repetition

Continue to repeat the 2nd row for a beautiful textured finish.