Written by: Kristen Moore

Published on 11/29/23

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Ready to learn a new and easy crochet stitch?!

One of the many things I love about crocheting is the creativity in stitch styles and the different crochet stitches that are available for us to use. One my absolute favorite crochet books is the Crochet Stitch Dictionary by Sarah Hazell. It has over 150 different types of stitches and how to make them! I've used it many times when I've wanted to start designing a new pattern.

However, even with all the hundreds of crochet stitches available to us makers, one thing I've learned as a crocheter is how much I tend to gravitate back to certain stitches. Whether it be because of the beautiful stitch definition they provide, or just how fun they are to work, there are definitely a few stitches I would consider my favorite.

If I had to choose an #1 favorite crochet stitch, it would absolutely be the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch. I can hardly believe I had already been crocheting for over 15 years before I learned this stitch! That just goes to show the amazing depth of what this craft has to offer for us.

Before I say anything else though, I figured I had to tell you my history with the herringbone half double crochet stitch!

In the fall of 2021 I was sipping my coffee while perusing through Etsy in search of an easy crocheted afghan pattern.

My best friend was getting married in a few months and I was flying from Alaska to Virginia to be a bridesmaid in her wedding! I knew I wanted something really special and meaningful to give to her, and a cozy afghan just felt like the right choice. As crocheters, I’m sure you can all resonate with me on this and how choosing what we’d like to make for the people we love is just as important as the time and love we put into making the gift. If you’re anything like me, the process of choosing what I want to gift takes time because I want it to be as personal as it can be.

That being said, I was completely excited to come across the Crochet Herringbone Half Mixed Stripes Blanket pattern by Daisy Farm Crafts and immediately knew I had found the one. It was classy and warm and I had the best time picking out colors I knew my friend would love for it.

Crochet Herringbone Half Mixed Stripes Blanket

This blanket means a lot to me not only because it was a sentimental gift, but because it was also one of the projects that inspired me to start sharing my work with the crochet community.
A few months later, I opened my Instagram account and this project was just the second thing I shared with the crochet world.

This pattern was also where I was officially introduced to the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch, and I was completely "hooked" the whole time (pun intended). Ever since then I remember gravitating back to this stitch if I wanted to design something. Actually, a few of my patterns include this stitch. I've tried to incorporate it into any new projects because I love it that much! Have I convinced you to try it yet?!

It's honestly such a simple change from the standard half double crochet stitch, but creates a more dense and tightly woven material making it an amazing stitch for crocheted dishcloths, afghans, or even scarves!

With all my love for this stitch, I knew it had to be the first in line for a stitch tutorial on my blog! So, in this post I include a step by step written tutorial, a photo tutorial, AND a video tutorial to help with any learning style!

So, are you interested in learning a new crochet stitch today? If so, scroll ahead for all of the tutorials!

Or, click HERE for a full video tutorial!

The Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch

Step #1: Yarn over.

Step #2: Insert your hook into the next stitch.

Step #3: Yarn over.

Step #4: Pull up a loop (you should now have 3 loops on your crochet hook)

Step #5: Pull the third loop on your hook through the second (middle) loop (you should now have 2 loops on your hook)

Step #6: Yarn over.

Step #7: Pull through the last two loops on your hook.

You have just created a herringbone half double crochet stitch! Hooray! Check out the image below for a visual to go along with the step by step tutorial.

I really hope you love learning about and using this stitch as much as I do! As a crocheter, almost nothing brings me more joy than inspiring other crocheters to create. I absolutely love sharing what I’ve learned with YOU, and appreciate every single one of you who takes the time to read my words and follow my journey.

As always, happy crocheting!