The Half Double Crochet Decrease Stitch is abbreviated “hdc2tog” or “hdc dec” within patterns.

Here are a list of common abbreviations that you will see in patterns

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Steps for Completing the Half Double Crochet Decrease (hdc2tog) Stitch-

• One loop on hook

• Yarn over and insert hook into next stitch

• Yarn over and pull up a loop

• Three loops on hook

• Yarn over and insert hook into next stitch

• Yarn over and pull up a loop

• Five loops on hook

• Yarn over and pull through all five loops on hook

• One loop on hook

OR- Here is Another Method for Completing the Half Double Crochet Decrease (hdc2tog) Stitch-

• One loop on hook

• Yarn over and insert hook into next stitch

• Yarn over and pull up a loop

• Three loops on hook

• Insert hook into next stitch

• Yarn over and pull up a loop

• Four loops on hook

• Yarn over and pull through all four loops on hook

• One loop on hook

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How to Half Double Crochet

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If you’re finished with the Half Double Crochet Decrease Stitch,
visit the Double Crochet Decrease Stitch page next!

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