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Double treble crochet (dtr)
Double treble crochet: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | dtr |
double treble crochet |
| English (UK) | ttr |
triple treble crochet |
| Spanish | pat |
punto alto triple |
| German | 3fStb |
dreifaches Stäbchen |
| French | tbr |
triple bride |
| Portuguese (BR) | pat |
ponto alto triplo |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 0.85 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 5 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 2 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Double treble crochet
How is “double treble crochet” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “dtr” (double treble crochet) and in UK terms “ttr” (triple treble crochet). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “double treble crochet” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 0.85 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 15 % less yarn.
How many chains do you need for “double treble crochet”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 5.