How To Do A
Treble Crochet

10 stitches by 10 rows

The treble crochet (tr) is a very tall stitch. It is the tallest of all the basic crochet stitches. It is just about as simple as the double crochet, with just a few extra steps. This stitch is used when you want to get more height in your work. It is a good stitch to weave into your projects for a different look. You could use it around the edges of your project, as a finishing stitch. You could then weave a crocheted rope, or some ribbon through the “bars” to give you a ruffle look.

To make a turning chain match the height of a treble crochet, I chain 3. Most patterns will tell you to chain 4. Since I tend to crochet tighter than most patterns, I only chain 3. My work looks much more even that way. When I chain 4, my sides end up lumpy. Practice to get an idea of your own crochet tension. Then you can decide whether you want to chain 3 or 4 for your turning chains.

On the foundation row, you will skip 3 or 4 stitches. Since my turning chain is 3, I go into the 4th chain from the hook. If your turning chain is 4, you will go into the 5th. Make sure you add stitches to your foundation chain for the turning chain of your first row.

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The Treble Crochet

For the treble crochet, you yarn over the hook twice, first (yarn over, yarn over). Then insert your hook (two (2) loops already on) into the “hole” (or back loop of foundation row). Yarn over again. Pull loop through. You will now have four (4) loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through two (2) loops. Yarn over and pull through two (2) loops again. Yarn over and pull through both remaining loops. You just made a treble crochet!

An easy was to remember: Remember to do things three times. (Treble equals triple) You pull through the 2 loops on the hook 3 times.

Special Note:

The turning chain is always considered your first stitch. When trying to keep your stitch count, make sure you count that turning chain. I always skip the first hole/stitch and crochet my next stitch into the 2nd hole. This keeps my crochet lines very even, but it does leave a little larger space between the turning chain and the first stitch. My last stitch is always into the last chain of the turning chain. Most patterns will tell you to crochet into the first hole/stitch. Their last stitch would be in the last stitch of the row below. They would skip the turning chain entirely. This shifts every other row slightly. If you are making something that you are going to finish with stitching around the edge, this does not matter very much. If you are not planning to use a finish edging, this can make your work look a little “off”. See pictures below

(Left) Skipping first stitch (Right) Not Skipping first stitch.

Try making a large lace pattern by using a treble crochet, chain 2 instead of the double crochet, chain 1. Click here for pattern.

Double Crochet

Half Double Crochet

Filet Crochet

Try altering the Half Double Crochet Wave Pattern. Add the taller treble stitch to the center for a larger and longer wave. (Make sure to add an extra stitch to your count. Multiples of 6 instead of 5.)

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