How To Join with a Half Double Crochet Stitch
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Want to avoid visible seams when crocheting in the round? Instead of slip stitching and chaining 2, join with a half double crochet stitch. This technique creates a smooth, seamless transition—perfect for color changes and projects worked in continuous rounds. It’s also a great choice for your projects worked in rows!
Follow my step-by-step photo and video tutorials to master this easy method.
Half Double Crochet Join Technique
US Crochet Terms (UK Crochet Terms: Half Treble – htr)
- Place a slipknot on the crochet hook. TIP: Hold the yarn tail with your hook.
- Yarn over the hook. TIP: Place a finger on the yarn over to stop it from moving.
- Insert the hook into the stitch or chain space specified in the pattern instructions.
- Yarn over the hook.
- Pull up one loop. You have 3 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook.
- Pull through the remaining 3 loops on the hook to complete the stitch. TIP: You can let go of the yarn tail.
- Follow the pattern instructions. The photo example shows the joining half double crochet stitch and 4 additional half double crochet stitches.
Super simple right?
This seamless HDC join technique is a game changer for crochet projects! Whether you’re working in rounds or rows, it helps eliminate visible seams and creates smooth, professional-looking transitions. It’s especially useful for cleaner color changes and a neater overall finish. Try it out today and see the difference!
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Learn how to start a new round of half double crochet without slip stitching to join and chaining 2. This seamless method reduces visible seams and makes color changes look cleaner! Follow my step-by-step photo and video tutorials.
Happy crocheting!
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