Stitch dictionary
Treble crochet (tr)
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) | tr |
treble crochet |
| English (UK) | dtr |
double treble crochet |
| Spanish | pad |
punto alto doble |
| German | DStb |
Doppelstäbchen |
| French | dbr |
double bride |
| Portuguese (BR) | pad |
ponto alto duplo |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 0.9 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 4 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 2 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Treble crochet
How is “treble crochet” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “tr” (treble crochet) and in UK terms “dtr” (double treble crochet). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “treble crochet” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 0.9 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 10 % less yarn.
How many chains do you need for “treble crochet”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 4.