HDC2TOG – Half Double Crochet Two Together

HDC2TOG – Half Double Crochet Two Together

Half double crochet two together is a popular stitch in crochet, knit, and many other crafts. In this tutorial, learn how to make your own half double crochet two together scarf with these step by step instructions that demonstrate how to work the stitch. Well, that’s not all! Here we are to help you understand everything about HDC2TOG crochet and master it with some crochet tips and tricks.

What is HDC2TOG Crochet Stitch

Half Double Crochet Two Together (HDC2TOG) refers to combining two HDC stitches into one. DEC HDC or HDC DEC, which stands for Decrease HDC, is another name for it. Half DC2TOG is a stitch that combines two HDC stitches into a single HDC stitch. Two HDC stitches are crocheted simultaneously, with one being removed and the other remaining.

What can you make with HDC2TOG

The decrease can shape accessories, clothing (such as armholes), amigurumi, handbags, fingerless gloves, and other items.

HDC decrease is a stitch that turns rectangular things into triangles and various forms and transforms circles into bags or beanies.

Things to know about HDC2TOG

This stitch is made by forming two half-complete HDC stitches and combining them to create one HDC stitch.

1. A word of caution with this stitch decrease: it is a little thick. If you’re shaping and lowering using HDC2TOG, you’ll be utilizing it mainly on the edges of your work.
2. When knitting HDC2TOG as part of a pattern, you will have new stitches coming into the top of your HDC2TOG below when you come to the next row.
3. You’ll most likely be placing your hook into the huge loop at the top of the cluster if you’re crocheting standard HDCs over the HDC2TOG stitches below (that is that single loop that joined 2 HDCs together).
4. The HDC2TOG stitch, like many other ‘tog’ stitches, is also referred to as a cluster stitch.

How to crochet HDC2TOG

Starting in the centre of the row, crochet HDC2TOG as shown.

1. Yarn over, hook into first stitch (from back to front), yarn over, and pull loop through. On the hook, you have three loops.
2. Yarn over and into the next stitch, then yarn over and through the loop. On a hook, you have 5 loops.
3. Turn the yarn over and draw it through all five loops at once.
4. And that’s it!

Starting at the beginning of the row, crochet HDC2TOG as shown.

1. You would initially CH 2 while completing HDC2TOG at the beginning of the row (to create the first regular HDC).
2.  Pull the loop through by yarning over, inserting the hook into the next available stitch (front to back), yarning over, and pulling the loop through.
3. On the hook, you have three loops.
4. Yarn over and through the next stitch, then yarn over and through the loop.
5. On a hook, you have five loops.
6. Turn the yarn over and draw it through all five loops at once.
7. And that’s it!

What does dc2tog mean in crochet?

The dc2tog (double crochet two together) is a beginner-friendly decreasing stitch. This straight stitch takes two stitches and merges them into one. The dc2tog may be used to make various crocheted items, including hats, cardigans, socks, mittens, gloves, and scarves.

What does H mean in crochet?

H: hdc = half double crochet. hk = hook.

How do you do a dc2tog stitch?

How do you calculate crochet stitches?

What size crochet hook is H?

Crochet Hook Conversion Chart Metric (AUS / NZ) Size UK / Canadian Size US Size 3.50mm – F/5 3.75mm 9 G/6 4.00mm 8 US7 4.50mm 7 H/8 19 more rows

Which crochet hook is bigger H or I?

However, the difference between an ‘H’ and an ‘I’ crochet hook is 1.0 mm. They don’t include letters, and as the crochet hook gets bigger, the size number gets smaller. 16-Jan-2009

What does 2dc mean in crochet UK?

2dc. (Insert hook in stitch, yoh and pull a loop through so that you have 2 loops on the hook. Yoh and pull through the 2 loops on the hook) twice. Double Crochet 3 Increase.

How do you crochet a magic circle?

What is 4th chain from hook in crochet?

The double crochet stitch is thicker than the single crochet stitch. One can make it by wrapping yarn from back to front before inserting the hook into the stitch, which is called a “yarn over.” Yarn over and insert hook into 4th chain from the hook while holding foundation chain in the desired location.

What counts as the first stitch in crochet?

When performing rows of single crochet, you’ll chain 1 as your turning chain at the beginning of each row. You will create your first single crochet into this chain because it does not count as a stitch.