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dtr: Double treble crochet (US)
Yarn over three times, insert the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop (five loops). This is one of the building-block stitches. Patterns assume you can work it without thinking, and most other abbreviations are built from it.
How to work dtr
Yarn over three times, insert the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop (five loops). Then yarn over and pull through two loops four times.
Common mistake
Dropping a wrap, which shortens the stitch.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 2: Ch 1, dtr in each st across, turn.Related abbreviations
All terms are in the crochet abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does dtr stand for?
dtr stands for double treble crochet (us).
Does dtr change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.