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tr: Treble crochet (US)
Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (four 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 tr
Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (four loops). Then yarn over and pull through two loops three times. In UK terms this is a double treble (dtr).
Common mistake
Not wrapping the yarn the right number of times.
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, tr 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 tr stand for?
tr stands for treble crochet (us).
Does tr change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.