Stitch modification · Loop placement
Third Loop
The hidden horizontal bar behind half double crochet, used for knit-look and camel stitch.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Category
- Stitches
Definition
Half double crochet leaves a third loop below and behind the usual two; working into it produces a smooth, knit-like surface.
Overview
Camel stitch — hdc worked in the third loop every row — is the closest crochet gets to stocking stitch.
It sits at the back on rows and at the front on rounds, so always check the fabric before committing.
Characteristics
- Unique to hdc
- Knit-look surface
- Position flips between rows and rounds
Typical uses
- Knit-look sweaters
- Beanies
- Cowls
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