Modified Half Double Crochet (mhdc)

Unlock the Creative Power of the Modified Half Double Crochet Stitch

The Modified Half Double Crochet Stitch offers a unique twist on the classic stitch, preserving the same fundamental structure while shifting the placement for a unique effect. Instead of inserting your hook through the front and back loops, you work between the left and right legs of the stitch, giving it a fresh and distinct look.

This small adjustment opens up a world of creative possibilities, offering consistent stitch placement whether you're crocheting in the round without turning or working with turns between rows. One standout feature of the Modified Half Double Crochet Stitch is its ability to create a dense, low-stretch fabric, making it perfect for projects that need added stability and structure, such as bags, hats, or amigurumi.

Adding this stitch to your crochet toolkit broadens your design potential, delivering a rich texture that stands out in a variety of projects.

To execute the stitch:

Yarn Over: Begin by yarning over your hook.
Insert Hook: Insert your hook between the right and left legs of the stitch (rather than under the front and back loops), ensuring the hook exits below the front and back loops.
Pull Up a Loop: Yarn over and pull up a loop, raising it slightly higher than the height of your current working row or round. This helps ease the tension, making subsequent rows or rounds easier to work into.
Complete the Stitch: Yarn over again and pull through all three loops on the hook.

Embrace the Modified Half Double Crochet Stitch to elevate your projects with texture and strength!

Modified half double crochet worked in the round with no turns — *Worked in the round, with no turns between rounds.

Modified half double crochet worked in rows — *Worked with turns between rows or rounds.