Foundation Half Double Crochet

The Foundation Half Double Crochet is a method of beginning a project allows you to work your foundation row at the same time as your first row, using the half double crochet stitch. It's great for projects that may have a long foundation row. It creates a different, but attractive, style of edge than the traditional foundation chain.

Skill Level	Row Count	Pattern Repeat
Beginner	1	1

1. Make a slip knot and place onto your hook.
2. Chain 3.
3. Yarn over and insert hook into first of the 3 chains, making sure to come behind the back strand.
4. Yarn over and draw through first the first chain.
5. Yarn over and chain 1.
6. Complete hdc by yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Repeat steps 3 — 6 until desired number of of stitches is reached