Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): Yarn over, insert hook in specified stitch and draw up a loop; three loops on the hook (see illustration 7).
Half Double Crochet Decrease
Keeping these three loops on hook, yarn over and draw up a loop in the next stitch (see illustration 8).
Half Double Crochet Decrease
Half double crochet decrease made (see illustration 9).
Half Double Crochet Decrease