If you are new to crochet, reading patterns can seem daunting. Let’s take a dive into one piece of terminology you are bound to encounter on your crafting journey: TR.
TR stands for treble (or triple) crochet and is a valuable stitch when you want to add texture and height to any pattern. Once you have mastered the chain, it is your next challenge.
What is a treble crochet stitch?
Learning to craft a treble crochet stitch is one of the fundamental building blocks of crochet. It is the stitch you need to create on-trend granny squares and unleash your creativity. Due to its height, TR gives stretch and structure to your fabric and lets you grow a project quite quickly, primarily if you use a super chunky yarn.
Whether your pattern says treble or triple, it is the same stitch in the UK; however, a UK treble crochet stitch is a DC or double crochet stitch in the US.
How high is a TR stitch?
This stitch is the skyscraper of the crochet world and becomes even more so when you use a super chunky yarn for your project. If you love to see quick progress, a treble stitch is roughly four times taller than a standard stitch, so you get more height but work fewer rows. It is a beautiful stitch if you love to create drape and flow; however, the thicker your yarn, the more the open structure becomes noticeable.
What is a turning chain?
Your turning chain is the secret to crisp, neat and even trebles. You will need a chain of four to create the necessary height before crocheting into the top of it as if it is the first stitch of the next row. Believe us, this is the secret to sharp stitches.
How do you spot a treble crochet on a pattern chart?
Look for a tall, slanting T-shape bisected by two diagonal lines. The double dashes indicate that this stitch is a bit unusual; however, once you work your first chain, you will tackle trebles like a pro.