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Half Double Crochet Join (hdc join)

Use this join to add a new color when beginning a row or round; it will give your work a nice smooth finish.
Begin by placing a slip knot on your hook (a), yarn over and insert the hook in the stitch where you what to add the half double crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop (b), yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook (c).
Half Double Crochet Join (hdc join)
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