How to make Ribbed Half Double Crochet Video Tutorial

**Ribbed Half Double Crochet Stitch** is unique because it isn't work as usual only in front or back loop. The stitch is crochet in third loop of hdc which is on back behind the basic stitch. To achieve this texture you need to work only in round. 

Abbreviation:

st - stitch

sl st - slip stitch

ch - chain

Rnd - round

hdc - half double crochet

Start with chain foundation (as much as you need),

Rnd 1: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st in ch-2 Rnd 2: ch 2, 1 hdc in 3rd back loop in each st around, sl st in ch-2 Rnd 3- Rnd….: repeat Rnd 3

See video tutorial where you can find 3rd back loop on hdc You can use that stitch to make hats, snoods, sweaters, tops, home decors...