ILC Editorial

1. Make a slipknot and position it near the end of the hook. Wrap the working yarn (yarn that is attached to the ball) around the hook (also called a yarn over).

1. Insert the hook under both front and book loops (or, under the complete “V”) of the 2^nd chain from the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front (yarn over) and draw it through the V.

How do you do a half double crochet stitch? Learn by following the photo tutorial below! The crochet half double stitch is an easy stitch to learn and it’s only slightly more involved than the single crochet stitch. The resulting stitch pattern is a little looser and taller than the single crochet, and it uses a little more yarn.

1. Chain four to start your row. Yarn over twice and insert the hook into the stitch next to the base of the chain.

1. Hold the yarn a few inches from the end and wrap it around your fingers.