Left Handed Crochet | Half Double Crochet Decrease (Step-by-Step)

Welcome to Southpaw Crochet Studio, where left-handed crochet is made simple. In this video, you’ll learn two different ways to do a half double crochet decrease (hdc dec or hdc2tog). A decrease combines two stitches into one, helping you shape your crochet projects. In this tutorial, you’ll learn: • The standard method for half double crochet decrease • An alternative method that creates a less bulky stitch • How to decrease at the beginning, middle, and end of a row • The visual difference between the two methods 👉 One method creates a slightly bulkier stitch, while the other produces a stitch that is closer in size to a regular half double crochet. There’s no right or wrong method—choose the one that works best for your project. For this tutorial, I’m using: • 5mm crochet hook • Medium weight yarn • US crochet terms If you need a refresher, you can watch: Half Double Crochet → https://youtu.be/97zdoVYJHSs If this video helped you, a thumbs up lets YouTube know it’s useful to other left-handed crocheters. And if you’d like more step-by-step tutorials, subscribe and turn on the bell so you don’t miss what’s next. Left-Handed Crochet Made Simple. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Supplies and setup 00:25 What is a half double crochet decrease used for? 00:45 Standard decrease method (step-by-step) 01:24 Decrease at the end of a row 02:00 Decreasing in the middle of a row 02:45 How the standard decrease looks 03:05 Alternative decrease method (less bulky) 04:10 Comparing both methods 05:28 Which method should you use? 05:38 Final comments #lefthandedcrochet, #hdc2tog, #halfdoublecrochetdecrease, #crochetforbeginners, #crochettutorial