About FreshStitches

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The idea for FreshStitches began in 2008 when crochet designer, Stacey Trock, noticed a distinct lack of patterns for big and cuddly stuffed animals. A handful of adorable designs later- FreshStitches was born! Since then, FreshStitches patterns have become legendary for their cuteness, detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Using the abundance of help and information in the patterns, numerous crocheters have crocheted a FreshStitches animal as their first crochet project! ...more

Half Double Crochet

The half double crochet (hdc) is taller than a single crochet, but not quite as tall as a half double crochet.


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Word of warning: American and British crochet terms are different! This video illustrates the American ‘half double crochet’, which is called a ‘half treble crochet’ in British terminology.