The Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch (abbreviation: hdc-slst) is a mix of a half double crochet stitch and a slip stitch. It is also called the Yarn Over Slip Stitch or the Half Double Slip Stitch.
This crochet stitch tutorial will show you how to complete the Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch.
This is an easy-to-do stitch, it consists of the steps: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through a loop, pull that loop through the remaining two loops. Think of this as a Half Double Crochet Stitch minus a yarn over after pulling your yarn through the stitch.
You don’t see this stitch too often in crochet patterns, but it can really look good on blankets or scarves. It adds a unique texture to your crochet project.
What You Will Need to Make a Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch:
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook
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How To Make A Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch

Materials
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook
Instructions
- Make a slip knot and chain to the desired length of stitches, add 1 stitch onto the chain
- Yarn over your crochet hook.
- Insert your hook into the 2nd chain from the hook.
- Yarn over your crochet hook again.
- Pull the yarn through the chain stitch on the hook and pull it through the remaining 2 loops on the hook.
- To continue the row repeat steps 2 through 5 in each chain stitch until the end of the row.
- To make a 2nd row, chain 1 and turn your work over, repeat steps 2 through 4 starting in the 1st stitch.
Other Crochet Stitch Tutorials:
- Single Crochet
- Single Crochet Back Loop Only
- Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch Back Loop Only
- Half Double Crochet Stitch
- Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only
- Linked Half Double Crochet Stitch
- Extended Single Crochet Stitch
- Double Crochet Stitch
- Double Triple Crochet Stitch
- Slip Stitch Back Loop Only Stitch