The Treble Crochet stitch is one of the basic crochet stitches that is simple and works up quickly. The Treble Crochet stitch is a tall stitch that is even taller than a double crochet.
This tutorial will show you how to do the Treble Crochet stitch with simple, step-by-step instructions with photo tutorial and a video tutorial is also included.
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Abbreviations:
This tutorial uses US crochet terms but if you’re more familiar with UK terminology, I’ve included a list of all the crochet abbreviations we’ll be using in the tutorial plus, their UK crochet term equivalent.
| US Terms | UK Terms |
| CH = Chain | CH = Chain |
| ST = Stitch | ST = Stitch |
| TR = Treble Crochet Stitch | DTR = Double Treble Crochet Stitch |
| TRDEC = Treble Crochet Decrease | DTRDEC = Double Treble Crochet Decrease |
| TRINC = Treble Crochet Increase / 2 Treble Stitches in the same ST | DTRINC = Double Treble Crochet Increase / 2 DTRs in the same ST |
What’s the Difference Between Treble and Triple Crochet?
They are the same thing! Often when you’ll see TR used it is called the US Triple Crochet or just triple crochet. When it is called a triple they are referring to the number of yarn overs needed to do the stitch. However, using the term triple crochet stitch is an incorrect labelling of the Treble Crochet stitch as it isn’t recognized or listed by the Craft Yarn Council standards.
What is treble crochet good for?
The treble crochet is great for blankets and making quickly, lacy-looking summer tops and market bags. I love to use the treble crochet worked next to shorter stitches like the single crochet to use it to create some really cool texture in my fabric. Check out the link to my Tiny Pebbles Ear Warmer at the end of the post to see how that works. It’s very cool.
The fabric created using just Treble Crochet stitches is reversible, meaning the front and the back look almost identical.
Materials:
For this tutorial I’m using King Cole Timeless Chunky Yarn (available at your local yarn store or here on Lovecrafts) and a 6.0 mm crochet hook but this stitch can be done with your preferred yarn weight and hook size.
Watch the Video Version of This Treble Crochet Stitch Tutorial Here:
Notes:
- If you’re creating a fabric made of only TR stitches, to get the number of stitches you want, you need to take the number of stitches you want to create and add 3 to that number. So if you want to have 20 stitches, you need to start with a foundation chain of 23 chains.
- How many do you chain for treble crochet?
- You’ll need to create a CH 4 for your turning chain. The CH 4 at the beginning of the row count as the first TR stitch.
Starting Row 1
Step 1: Make a slip knot and chain your desired number of chains. For my example, I want to have 15 stitches so I’m starting with a chain of 18. Yarn over (YO) hook twice. Insert the hook into the fifth chain from the hook.
Step 2: YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook).
Step 3: YO and pull through the first two (2) loops on your hook. (3 loops remaining on hook)
Step 4: YO and pull through the first two (2) loops on your hook. (2 loops remaining on hook)
Step 5: YO and pull through the remaining two (2) loops on your hook. first treble crochet stitch completed.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 in each unworked chain across.
Working the Second Row of Treble Crochet Stitches
Step 1: Turn your work and CH 4. This is your turning chain to help bring your yarn up to the correct height. Usually the turning chain at the beginning of each row counts as your first stitch. Whether it does count as the first stitch or not, should be noted in the note section of your pattern.
Step 2: YO twice and insert the hook into the second stitch (skipping the first). YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook)
Step 3: YO and pull through the first two (2) loops on your hook. (3 loops remaining on hook).
Step 4: YO and pull through the first two (2) loops on your hook. (2 loops remaining on hook).
Step 5: YO and pull through all remaining loops on hook. TR stitch completed.
Repeat Step 4 until the end of the Row, placing your last TR stitch in the top of the skipped chains from the previous row.
To Work Subsequent Rows of Treble/Triple Crochet
Repeat Steps 1 – 4 of working Row Two until your project reaches the desired size, making sure to work your last stitch into the top of the turning chain. Placing a stitch marker into the 4th chain of your turning chain can help you keep track of it for your next row.
Ready to learn some new crochet stitches techniques? Here are some other great crochet tutorials to check out next on your crochet journey:
- How to do the Single Crochet Stitch and Yarn Under Single Crochet Stitch
- How to Crochet a Flat Circle
- How to Crochet in the Back Bumps of A Chain
- How to Work on both sides of a Crochet Chain.
- Learn some Tunisian Crochet Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch, Tunisian Knit Stitch, Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch
Be sure to check out my Crochet Stitch Tutorials page to get a list of tutorials for basic stitches in both traditional crochet and Tunisian stitches, tips, tricks, special stitch patterns and techniques and more. Happy Crocheting!
Ready to Get Started With a Free Pattern to Practice This Technique? Try These Fun Crochet Projects:
- Tiny Pebbles Ear Warmer
- Juneau Blues Beanie
- Host with the Coasters
- Lavender Fields Crochet Blanket Square
- The Vendbar Tote
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