Starting treble crochet (starting double crochet in the US) stitches are a great technique to have in your crochet skills kit! You will want to ditch turning chains forever once you know how to make starting stitches.

It is abbreviated to:

  • Starting tr in UK terminology
  • Starting dc in US terminology

Prefer a photo tutorial?

Just click here to be taken to my blog post on how to make Starting Treble (starting double in US terminology) stitches.

Other Useful Tutorials

Patterns that use Starting Tr/ Starting Dc stitches

Close up of a striped crochet blanket on a stool. Text reads Bushel Blanket and gives yarn details.
A large triangular crocheted shawl held up on a beach in silhouette. Text above image reads "Bumble Hap Pattern" with yarn details.
Three-colour striped crochet shawl on a mannequin. Text reads "Kinbaine Shawl" and gives yarn details.

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