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Half double crochet (hdc)
Half double crochet: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | hdc |
half double crochet |
| English (UK) | htr |
half treble crochet |
| Spanish | mpa |
medio punto alto |
| German | hStb |
halbes Stäbchen |
| French | demi-br |
demi-bride |
| Portuguese (BR) | mpa |
meio ponto alto |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.15 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 2 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 4 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Half double crochet
How is “half double crochet” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “hdc” (half double crochet) and in UK terms “htr” (half treble crochet). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “half double crochet” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.15 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 15 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “half double crochet”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 2.