How to do the herringbone half double crochet (video tutorial & written instructions)

Herringbone half double crochet is a pleasingly masculine stitch with a marked pattern that is just perfect for making men's scarves.
You'll love this intricate-looking stitch. It's a simple variation on the normal half double crochet, but it produces great results, crochets up quickly and is deliciously cozy.
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Watch the herringbone half double crochet tutorial:
Materials
This stitch looks great in a mid-weight yarn that's robust yet not too chunky - I'd recommend a nice heathered Aran or a satisfyingly thick DK. Your yarn band will give you guidance on the right hook size to use, but generally, for a mid-weight yarn you're looking at a size between 4mm to 5.5mm, that's a G to an I.
Abbreviations
Ch st chain stitch(es)
Yo yarn over
Sk skip
Sl st slip stitch
Hdc half double crochet
Hhdc herringbone half double crochet
Written instructions
Start off with a foundation chain of enough ch sts for the project you have in mind, plus two.
Row 1: sk first 2 ch, yo, insert hook into ch st, yo, pull through. You have three loops on the hook. Now sl st the first loop. You have two loops on the hook. Yo and pull through both loops. Continue in the same way until the end of the row. Remember to turn and chain two at the end of each row.
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Herringbone half double crochet is as simple as that! Continue until you have the length desired for your project.