Half Double Crochet Chainless Foundation Tutorial

Learn how to make a row of half double crochets without having to make a bunch of chains in the beginning!
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[marilynhighley]

Very clear to see, no excess talking. Straight to the point. Love this. Thank you!!

[jennifers]

Wow! I've been crocheting for over 25 years and today was the first I've ever heard of the chainless foundation! Thanks for a great tutorial!

[julies]

I'm going to try this with a blanket I'm fixing to start. I think it will give it a nice clean edge. I also appreciated the fact you got straight to the point on the stitch. Thank you

[GabrielaMarty]

oh my goodness thank you for the clear instructions - i watched four other videos and nobody else explained "go into the bottom of the last stitch"- I was so confused before you explained it like that - thank you thank you! happy crocheting :-)

[tinamarie]

wow I've watched several videos on HDC foundation stitch and this one clicked!!! 100% best video for me. Thank you

[monicacalvo]

Thank you! I’m starting a huge blanket and I’m so happy I don’t have to make a super long chain!

[mariakristinahawl]

not only a very nice tutorial but thanks especially for no fluffy talk! keep up the great work.

[LadyValkyri]

Love this! Thank you so much. Very clear and straightforward, easy to understand. I'm just starting work on a hooded cowl, and need to do 93 of these things. Because of you, after the first two, I got it! Hugs

[sarahgrace]

Thank you!!! Super helpful for making skirts/shorts where a stretchy band is required 🎉🎉🎉

[pamsego]

Nice video! I've watched umpteen videos on half double crochet, now I don't know why, but the other videos show only chain 2 then next steps are just like yours- I can't figure that out🤷‍♀️

[robertastewart]

Clearest video on foundation half double crochets! Thank you!

[brandylewis]

Thank you so much!! This is the first and only video I have found that actually explains and helped me learn this stitch!!!! Great work!

[NancyG]

Thank you so much for this tutorial that not only explains it well but shows it as well. I have struggled on these chainless foundations but after watching this I'm thinking I can tackle it without an issue.

[gailwarrenburg]

Thank you so much for sharing. I've been crocheting 40 years and I never knew this. I'll never make a chain the old way again.

[elle-iza]

Thank you so much for using a non-fluffy yarn in a great colour; your stitches show very nicely like this. 🥰

[amywilkinson]

Thank you! It was easy to follow and now I have a way to create a very sturdy chunky foundation stitch!

[barbaras]

Thanks. I have watched several of your videos. You are one of my go to when I need to know how to make the stitch correctly. You are great at explaining.

[joywagner]

Thank you for unlocking the mystery! I've been struggling with chainless crochet for ages.

[normabinkley]

Clear explanation without a bunch of nonsense. Thanks.

[lalathebenificent]

I appreciate the closeup for my old lady eyes. Thank you!