How to Crochet the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch

The herringbone half double crochet is a small twist on the regular half double crochet that makes a big difference in texture. Instead of pulling through all three loops at once, you pull through in two steps, which slants the stitches and gives the fabric a woven, herringbone look. In this short video, Tiffany of Daisy Farm Crafts shows the stitch in US terms in just two minutes.

Herringbone Half Double Crochet at a Glance

• Teacher: Tiffany of Daisy Farm Crafts
• Skill level: beginner (if you know the half double crochet)
• Terms: US crochet terms
• Video length: about 2 minutes

How It Differs from a Regular Half Double Crochet

In a regular half double crochet you yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop and then pull through all three loops on the hook. In the herringbone version, the loop you pull up goes straight through the first loop on the hook, and then you yarn over and pull through the two remaining loops. That small change twists each stitch slightly, so the rows lie at an angle and form a neat zigzag pattern across the fabric.

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What to Make with It

The herringbone half double crochet makes a dense, soft fabric with lovely drape, perfect for baby blankets, throws, sweaters and dishcloths. Daisy Farm Crafts uses it in several patterns, including striped baby blankets and a baby sweater, and it looks especially good in stripes because the color changes stay crisp.

Images and pattern courtesy of Daisy Farm Crafts

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Daisy Farm Crafts

Tips for Even Herringbone Rows

• Keep your loops the same height when you pull up the first loop, so all the stitches match.
• Practice on a small swatch before starting a blanket.
• Use a light, smooth yarn to see the slanted texture clearly.
• Try stripes: the stitch makes neat, clean color changes.

Projects to Try from Daisy Farm Crafts

Put the stitch to work with the mini half stripe baby blanket or the herringbone chevron bed scarf, or try the Sea Stripes baby blanket.

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