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How To: Foundation Half-Double Crochet

  • August 11, 2022
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The Foundation Half-Double Crochet (FHDC) is one of my favorite techniques to start off a project.

With this technique, instead of starting off with a long chain, you will be starting off with a short and simple chain and adding onto it. But what makes the foundation chain better than the normal chain we all know and love?

  • Keeps your stitches consistent from the very start
  • Makes for a stretchy start to your project compared to a normal chain
  • Quicker start compared to a normal chain
  • Easier to count beginning row stitches
  • Creates a nice, finished look at the beginning of your work – similar to that of your last row of the project
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Need to start off from the beginning? Check out my post on the 5 Easy Stitches to get you started with crochet!

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Check out the reel below for a quick video showing how to do this technique!

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Step 1: Create a slip knot and chain 2

Some patterns using this technique may call for a chain of 3 rather than 2 – it’s up to you or the designer which you choose to do.

I personally find that a chain of 2 keeps the foundation chain less wonky.

Step 2: Yarn over, insert hook into the 2nd chain from your hook
Step 3: Yarn over and pull up a loop through the stitch

There should be 3 loops on your hook.

Step 4: Yarn over and draw through 1 loop

This step creates your “chain” part of this stitch. There should still be 3 loops on your hook after this step has been completed

Step 5: Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook

This completes your Half Double Crochet portion of this technique. You should have one loop left on your hook after this step.

Now that you’ve completed your first FHDC, repeat steps 6 through 9 to add additional stitches to your foundation chain!

Step 6: Yarn over, insert hook through 2 loops of the previous chain
Step 7: Yarn over and pull up a loop through the stitch

You should have 3 loops on your hook once again

Step 8: Yarn over and draw through one loop

Like in step 4, this creates the “chain” part of the next stitch. 3 loops will be on your hook

Step 8: Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook

And that’s all there is to it! Creating this foundation chain may be tricky at first – but once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll want to use it for so many projects!


I hope this tutorial helped you learn how to create one of my favorite ways to start projects! Let me know in the comments below, what is going to be your first project with this technique?

Happy Crocheting!

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My name’s Savannah – I’m a knitter, crocheter, gamer, and avid crafter. I was taught to crochet by my grandmother at 10 years old and she continues to be one of my biggest inspirations in my life. Aside from knitting and crocheting, I also dabble in Web Development, new Crafts, Gardening, Gaming, and am presently working as an IT Specialist in higher education.

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