In english books, you can read it like this... hdc .
In an international book that uses symbols, read it like this or you may see it to be this way ....
A half double crochet or hdc is slightly taller than a single crochet. This stitch is the first of the basic stitches that requires a yarn over before you insert the hook.
Step 1: Place the yarn over the hook and then insert the hook through the two upper strands of the stitch to be worked.
