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Herringbone half double crochet (HBhdc)
Herringbone 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) | HBhdc |
herringbone half double crochet |
| English (UK) | HBhtr |
herringbone half treble crochet |
| Spanish | mpa espiga |
medio punto alto espiga |
| German | Fischgr.-hStb |
Fischgrät-halbes Stäbchen |
| French | demi-br chevron |
demi-bride chevron |
| Portuguese (BR) | mpa espinha |
meio ponto alto espinha de peixe |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.2 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 Herringbone half double crochet
How is “herringbone half double crochet” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “HBhdc” (herringbone half double crochet) and in UK terms “HBhtr” (herringbone half treble crochet). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “herringbone half double crochet” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.2 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 20 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “herringbone half double crochet”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 2.