Free Half Double Crochet Patterns For Beginners
When you’re first learning how to crochet, it’s good to master the basic stitches before moving onto more complicated stitch patterns. I put together this roundup of free half double crochet patterns for beginners so that you could practice and have fun making at the same time! Some of the half double crochet patterns listed below only use the half double crochet (hdc) stitch throughout. Others will use a combination of other basic stitches. You will find many free patterns here from blankets to hats to bags and more! Let’s get started.
How do you do a half double crochet stitch for beginners?
The half double crochet stitch is one of the four basic stitches and happens to be my favorite stitch! The past few roundups have used the other basic stitches; the single crochet and the double crochet. If you’ve never tried this stitch before, here’s a picture tutorial on how to do a half double crochet stitch for beginners.
What is the easiest half double crochet pattern for beginners?
All of the free half double crochet patterns I’ve included in this list are completely beginner friendly. However, some of them are easier than others. If you want to start simple, I would start with these. Here’s a few of the easiest half double crochet patterns for beginners from the list below:
- Easy Children’s Crochet Hat (#1) – uses the back loop only, but is very easy to follow and understand.
- Cheater’s Gingham Crochet Blanket (#2) – this blanket looks a lot harder than it actually is, I promise! I’ve had quite a few people make this blanket as they’re very first blanket and you can too! It comes with step by step video tutorials for each section of the blanket
- Beginner Crochet Pot Holder (#7)
- Adjustable Freeze Pop Sleeve (#8)
- Beginner Crochet Washcloth Pattern (#9)
- Escape Evermore Cowl (#20) – uses single crochet and half double crochet in the back loops but is very easy to follow
Free Half Double Crochet Patterns For Beginners
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been releasing roundups using the basic stitches. You can find the first two here:
- Free & Easy Single Crochet Patterns for Beginners
- Simple Double Crochet Stitch Patterns for Beginners
The more you dive into these basic stitches, the more you’ll understand the stitch and how there are different variations of each stitch. Some of the patterns listed below strictly use the half double crochet stitch. Others will use a combination of the half double crochet, single crochet, and/or the double crochet stitch.
Now go and make something beautiful!
half double crochet patterns for beginners
Easy Children's Crochet Hat Free Pattern | Rich Textures Crochet
The ribbed half double crochet is probably my favorite. This hat pattern is easy and just uses the back loop only of the half double crochet stitch.
Cheaters Gingham Blanket Crochet Along | FREE PATTERN
This half double crochet blanket pattern is probably my favorite design of all time. Get the gingham look without the frustration of the gingham stitch.
Crochet Tote Bag Free Pattern - Shoreline Seeker Tote Bag
This tote bag is huge, perfect for the beach, and easy to make. If you live in the south, this will be the perfect practice project and bag for you.
Double Strand Scrap Blanket | Free Crochet Pattern
Need to use up some scrap yarn? Or maybe you just want to make a colorful blanket! This double strand scrap blanket only uses the half double crochet, but while holding multiple strands of yarn.
Flamin-to-go Flamingo Cup Cozy - Crochet Flamingo Pattern Free
Every time I see a flamingo I think about how my grandma used to despise them. But there's no way she wouldn't find this flamingo cup cozy cute!
Cozy Hygge Blanket Wrap | Fast & Easy Crochet Pattern
The cozy hygge blanket wrap is the coziest blanket to wrap up in in the winter. The yarn used is so soft and you're going to love working with it.
Beginner Crochet Potholder Pattern
Potholders are a useful tool in the kitchen. Not only are you practicing, but you're making something you can gift out or use in your very own home.
DIY Adjustable Freeze Pop Sleeve - Free Crochet Pattern
Say goodbye to frozen fingers! My son loves his popsicles in the summer and hates when his fingers get cold. Make these for your kiddos or grandkids and they'll love you forever.
Beginner Crochet Washcloth Pattern
This easy peasy washcloth is completely beginner friendly because it's strictly half double crochet. Make one or five and use them around the house to make a spa set for a friend.
Simple Scrubby Dishcloth Crochet Pattern for Beginners
This simple scrubby dishcloth is another project that requires holding double strands. But don't let that intimidate you. There's a video tutorial included!
Beginner Crochet Cowl Free Pattern
I love when simple projects look beautiful. My favorite thing to do with basic stitches is to use a self striping yarn. That way you let the yarn do all the work of making the stitch pretty.
Pretty Half Double Crochet V-Stitch Washcloth Pattern for Beginners
This washcloth is a part of my beginner washcloth series and will teach you how to crochet the half double crochet v-stitch. The end result is gorgeous.
Beginner Crochet Knotted Headband Pattern
One of the fastest things you can make is a headband and they're so fun. You can make a bunch for the little girl in your life! Or make one for yourself, a friend, or even to sell!
Reusable Crochet Water Balloons - Crochet Pattern
Here's another fun crochet pattern for you. Have you heard of crochet water balloons? They're just like regular water balloons but without the mess.
HDC Beanie
I've already included a few half double crochet hat patterns for you to try out, but I really love this one because it includes all sizes.
Easy Horizontal Ribs Dishcloth Beginner Free Crochet Pattern for Beginners
Here's another dishcloth pattern to practice on that uses another variation of the half double crochet stitch: working into the back loops only.
Crochet Basic Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless gloves are one of the first projects I ever completed. I loved them because they're simple and useful!
Ferris Wheel Cowl FREE Pattern
This cowl is worked in the round and has great texture. This is the only pattern on the list that uses all three of the basic stitches we've talked about so far: single, half double, and double crochet.
Chunky Crochet Cowl - Layover Cowl Pattern| Blue Star Crochet
Simple, yet beautiful . This chunky crochet cowl would make a great gift and could be resized to any size.
Escape Evermore Cowl Pattern
My favorite cowls are the ones that really hug your neck. This crochet cowl would be perfect to warm you up during the winter months.
Heart Jar Cozy Free Crochet Pattern
Normally you see filet crochet using the double crochet so it's unique to see it with the half double crochet stitch. However, being different is the best way!
How to Crochet an Easy Weighted Rainbow Blanket
This is one of the prettiest, simpliest rainbow blanket patterns I've seen and I think you'll really enjoy making this one.
How to Make the Halloween Striped Crochet Pillow
Pillows are a great way to practice because they're really just big squares and/or rectangles. This one requires color changing which is a great skill to learn.
I put together this roundup of free half double crochet patterns for beginners because it’s important to practice the basic stitches before you more onto more complicated stitch patterns. Fancier stitches are really just a combination of the basic stitches. The more you familiarize yourself with the basic stitches, the easier it will be for you to learn new ones.
Practicing is the best way to learn, but you don’t just have to crochet squares in order to practice. Practice by making beautiful things! The half double crochet stitch by itself is beautiful. Don’t think that you have to use a fancy stitch to end up with a beautiful project.
I hope you loved this roundup of free half double crochet patterns for beginners. I will be adding to this list as I create more half double crochet patterns! Be sure to pin this article to your Pinterest boards and check back periodically. Let me know in the comments which pattern was your favorite!
Looking for more easy crochet patterns?
If you enjoyed this roundup of simple half double crochet patterns, you will love some of the other roundups I have put together!
- Have you tried the double crochet? This roundup includes a wide variety of patterns using double crochet stitches.
- What about the single crochet? I assume you’ve already learned that one. If you have, try some of these easy (but fun) patterns!
If you’re looking for more free crochet patterns, I’ve created lots of roundups for different holidays and categories. Like Halloween, Christmas, granny squares, and more! Find them all here.