The half treble (UK terms) is called a half double crochet in the US. The abbreviations are htr for half treble and hdc for half double crochet. I used this stitch to make my crochet pennant flower bunting and often use it in projects… It gives a dense but flexible fabric and has a great texture…
This stitch comes half way between:
- a double crochet (dc) and a treble (tr) [UK terms]
- a single crochet (sc) and a double crochet (dc) [US terms]
A detailed photo tutorial follows. You can also go for quick reference to:
- A photo summary of how to make the half treble
- Download the printable photo tutorial on making half trebles
Making a half treble in a foundation chain
I’m using Deramores own brand Studio DK in Topaz in this tutorial. Working from the end of your foundation chain, you need to leave 2 chains as turning chains.
Your first stitch is therefore going into the third chain from the hook.
Step 1
Put your working yarn around your hook
Step 2
Insert your hook into the top loop of the third chain from the hook. This leaves two loops at the base of your first row.
Step 3
Yarn around the hook once more
Step 4
Pull the yarn through only the loop of your foundation chain. This will leave you with three loops on your hook.
Step 5
Yarn around your hook then pull through all three loops on your hook.
You have completed one half treble!
When you are working your first row into a foundation chain the half treble you have just finished will seem to pull the loop of the chain up. Don’t be concerned because this gap disappears as you work, leaving a neat and even edge.
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