Learn How to Crochet HDC2tog in Rows
Sometimes you can take a regular stitch and make it into something different. For this strip I took a hdc2tog, which is a decrease stitch, and then worked it into hdc2tog in rows. By adding a stitch back in after each decrease you don’t reduce the stitch count and can use it in a regular pattern.
As part of the Adventure Blanket CAL, this tutorial will teach you how to work hdc2tog in rows to create a soft blanket that drapes nicely. This tutorial includes both written instructions as well as a video tutorial.
What is the Adventure Blanket?
Think of the choose-your-own-adventure books!
When we were brainstorming for a good theme for our CAL, I asked Helen what she thought of using that concept to create something as unique as each crocheter is.
We hashed out a lot of details and have a fun and amazing blanket for you to create.
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MATERIALS
Finished Sizes: 5″ tall x 200 sts wide
Yarn: #4 worsted weight
Sample used: Lion Brand Wool-Ease – Antler – 3.5oz/100g, 230yds/210m
Crochet Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)
Notions: Yarn Needle
Gauge: 6.5 hdc2tog/13 sc x 11 rows = 4 inches in pattern
Difficulty: Adventurous Beginner – Uses beginner stitches and decreases.
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- hdc2tog – Half double crochet 2 together
- sc – single crochet
- yo – yarn over
For a full list of abbreviations, please see my List of Abbreviations.
Notes:
- To adjust size, work beg chain in multiples of 2+1.
Special Stitches:
- Hdc2tog – [yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up loop] twice, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook.
HDC2TOG IN ROWS
Ch 201. (if you’re working the Adventure Blanket and this is not strip 1, skip to row 1)
Row 1: (RS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (200 sc)
Row 2: (WS) Ch 1, hdc in first st, *hdc2tog over next 2 sts, ch 1, rep from * across, hdc in last st, turn. (99 hdc2tog, 99 ch-sps, 2 hdc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch across, turn. (200 sc)
Row 4-14: Repeat Rows 2 & 3, ending on WS row.
HDC2TOG IN ROWS STITCH TUTORIAL
If the video isn’t loading, please visit the HDC2tog in Rows crochet stitch tutorial link here.
Divider
If you’re working this in the Adventure Blanket, next you will move on to the Divider Section.
Happy Crocheting!
