The treble crochet stitch, also known as triple crochet stitch, is the 4th and final basic stitch. You don’t hear about the treble crochet stitch as much as the other three because it’s not commonly used on its own to create a project. It is usually used in conjunction with the other stitches in order to create textures like Cablework or the Heirloom Stitch.
In a written crochet pattern, the treble crochet stitch is identified as “tr“. It is also the tallest of the four stitches.
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The Treble Crochet Stitch
If you already have yarn and a couple of crochet hooks, you can of course use what you have. When you’re first starting out though, I believe it’s easiest to learn when using a medium weight (#4) yarn and a 5mm crochet hook. I also recommend using a lighter color, that way you can really see and count your stitches.
Create a slip knot and chain 16
Yarn over two times and insert your hook into the 5th ch from your hook.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 4 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over, pull through the next two loops. Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
That’s all there is to it. I know it’s a little tricky to yarn over your hook twice, but the more you practice the more you’ll get the hang of it. So let’s try it again.
Yarn over your hook twice, insert your hook into the next st. Yarn over and pull up a loop. [Yarn over and pull through two loops], 3 times.
Continue making treble crochets in each chain down the row.
When you reach the end of the row, chain 4 to reach the height of the treble. Turn your work.
Treble crochet into the next stitch (remember not to work into the “false” stitch which is the base of the chain – read more about turning chains here)
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Continue working the treble crochet stitch into each stitch down the row.
Don’t forget about the last stitch! Because the chain 3 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch, you’ll be double crocheting into the top chain of the chain 3. It can be a little tricky at times.
Remember to always count your stitches at the end of each row to make sure you’re on track.
Now repeat the last row until you are feeling confident. The treble crochet stitch might take you a little bit longer to get the hang of than the other stitches, but don’t let that deter you. Keep practicing and you’ll get there!
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Yay! You have just learned and (hopefully soon) mastered the Treble Crochet Stitch. This stitch is the last and tallest of the four basic stitches. It isn’t usually crocheted on its own as a complete project, but is used to create gorgeous textures like cablework! You’ll want to learn how to create those one day. They look magical.
If you’re having trouble learning how to keep track of your stitches, I highly suggest checking out one of my other posts, Counting Crochet Stitches and Rows. It is jam-packed with a ton of great tips and tricks to make counting your stitches a whole lot easier! Plus, it will help immensely with keeping the edges of your work straight!
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