This stitch produces a beautiful herringbone pattern—hence the name! Deliciously chunky, snug, and warm. A variation of double crochet, this is a delightful and simple project for beginning crocheters ready for a new step. Make it with Mega or Rasta…or maybe one of each!

• Herringbone double crochet (hbdc): yarn over, place hook n the next stitch, yarn over, pull through the stitch and 1 loop on hook, yarn over, pull through one loop, yarn over, pull through two
• You can find an excellent tutorial for the hbdc at http://www.mooglyblog.com/herringbone-double-crochet-hbdc/
• You may be tempted to work this in the round, but the herringbone angles will not show in the same way as when worked back and forth.
• Hbdc usually has a chain 3 between rows. This pattern uses only two chains between rows because the seam will be put through the ends.