How to Crochet – Alternate Treble Crochet (Chainless Treble Crochet)

When we first learn to work the treble crochet stitch in rows, we learn one of the two following methods:

1. Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), work the first tr in the first st.
2. Chain 4 (counts as first tr), work the first tr in the next st.

While these methods are great when we’re first learning, eventually we begin to notice that both of them cause gaps in our work. This is when the alternate treble crochet stitch (also referred to as a chainless treble crochet) becomes a great new stitch to learn!

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Here are a couple of the reasons I love the alternate treble crochet stitch:

• No unsightly gaps at the beginning of your rows!
• It creates a nice clean edge along your work. This is especially helpful if you need to add a border to your project.
• I also use this when working in joined rounds. It eliminates the gap you get when you have a ch 3, treble crochet in the first stitch.

While there may be many tutorials out there for an alternate treble crochet, I wanted to share with you my favorite. This is my go-to alternate treble crochet stitch and I use it every time I need to begin a row with a treble crochet. I LOVE how something SO simple can make such a huge difference in my work!

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Do you need to work an alternate double crochet stitch instead of a treble? Click HERE for my Alternate Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial (Chainless Double Crochet)

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