Are you ready to elevate your crochet?

You probably learned how to begin rows with turning chains. Now it’s time to bring some finesse to your projects and learn how to crochet a Starting Half Treble (starting half double in US terminology). Starting stitches are absolute game changers. They will make your work neater, are easier to crochet into on the return row and will help to keep your stitch count on track.

Press play on the video tutorial to learn the starting half treble stitch.

Prefer a photo tutorial?

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

Other starting stitch Tutorials

• Starting Double Crochet (US Starting Single Crochet) is here as a video tutorial, OR here as a photo tutorial.
• Starting Extended Double Crochet (US Starting Extended Single Crochet) is here as a video tutorial, OR here as a photo tutorial.
• Starting Treble Crochet (US Starting Double Crochet) is here as a video tutorial, OR here as a photo tutorial.

Patterns that use Starting Half Treble stitch

• Strata Cardigan
• Omni Shawl
• Faern Mittens and Cowl

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