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Treble Crochet: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Treble crochet (also called triple crochet) is an extra-tall stitch made with two yarn overs. It creates open, lacy fabric and is used in shells, flowers and the curved tops of crochet hearts. In UK terms it is called double treble crochet.

Turning chain
4 chains (usually count as the first stitch)
Height
About three times as tall as a single crochet

Step by step

  1. 13 loops on hook

    1. Yarn over twice

    Wrap the yarn over the hook two times.

  2. 24 loops on hook

    2. Insert and pull up a loop

    Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. There are 4 loops on the hook.

  3. 31 loop on hook

    3. Through two, three times

    Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat twice more until one loop is left.

Illustrations show the hook and the loops on it at the end of each step. Instructions use US terms (tr); in UK patterns this stitch is written as dtr.

Video tutorial

The video for this stitch is being filmed

Follow the illustrated steps above in the meantime. Add the YouTube ID in the stitch data to publish it here.

Tips

  • Keep the two wraps loose on the shaft so they slide easily.
  • Treble crochet is great for quickly adding height in a single row.

Common mistakes

The stitch looks messy and loose.
Hold the wraps with your index finger as you work through them, and keep an even tension.

Questions

What is treble crochet in UK terms?

Double treble crochet (dtr).

Is treble the same as triple crochet?

Yes. In US patterns, treble and triple crochet are the same stitch.

Practise the Treble Crochet

Patterns where this stitch plays a starring role.

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