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Top-Inserted Half Double Crochet

How do you crochet top-inserted half double crochet stitches? In this tutorial, we'll show you step by step.

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Top-inserted half double crochet (UK: half treble crochet) stitches create a raised, textured look. They're worked by inserting the hook from above and picking up only the front loop of the stitch one round/row below.

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Start with 1 yarn over. Then insert your hook from above between the two loops of the stitch and pick up only the front loop on your hook. Pull the yarn through, then finish the half double crochet stitch.

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