Stitch of the Week

Back to basics.  Here is my favourite stitch this week. A very simple crochet stitch which is ideal for beginners.  It produces a very beautifully textured and dense fabric. I'm currently knitting a cushion using this very stitch and it's perfect.

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Half Treble Crochet (htr)

In the US this is known as Half Double Crochet (hdc)



- Yarn round hook (yrh)

- Insert hook into chain, yarn round hook (yrh)

- Draw it through loop (three loops are now on hook)

- Yarn round hook (yrh)

- Draw through all three loops (one loop now on hook)

Video tutorial here.