Treble Crochet
The treble crochet stitch (tr) is a tall, elegant stitch that adds beautiful texture and flow to your crochet work. Once you’ve mastered single, half double, and double crochet, the TR stitch is the natural next step in expanding your crochet skills. It’s versatile, airy, and an essential part of any crocheter’s stitch library.
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Treble Crochet Stitch (TR) — Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
The treble crochet stitch (TR), sometimes called triple crochet, is one of the tallest basic crochet stitches. It creates a soft, open fabric that’s ideal for lightweight garments, shawls, and decorative patterns. If you’re looking to add height and airy texture to your crochet projects, the TR stitch is the perfect choice.
What Is a Treble Crochet Stitch?
The treble crochet stitch, abbreviated tr, is taller than the double crochet stitch and gives your fabric a lacy, flowing look. Because it uses extra yarn overs, it’s great for stitches that need height, such as shells, fans, and lace motifs.
In UK crochet terms, the treble crochet (tr) is called a double treble crochet (dtr) stitch.
Abbreviation
- US - Treble Crochet : tr
- UK - double treble crochet : dtr
- AFR- dubble slag steek / driedubblehekel: dsl
Crochet Stitch Method
1. Yarn over twice.
2. Insert hook in stitch, pull up loop (4 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 remain).
4. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 remain).
5. Yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
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Step by Step
Step-by-Step Instructions (US Terms)
Follow these easy steps to make a treble crochet stitch:
- Yarn over twice — wrap the yarn over your hook two times.
- Insert the hook into the indicated stitch (under both top loops).
- Yarn over and pull up a loop — you’ll now have four loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through the first two loops on your hook — three loops remain.
- Yarn over again and pull through the next two loops — two loops remain.
- Yarn over once more and pull through the final two loops.
You’ve made one treble crochet stitch (tr)!
Crochet Stitch Practice Example
Practice Row Example
To practice, try this simple exercise:
- Chain 16 (this gives you 13 working stitches plus 3 for turning).
- Yarn over twice and insert your hook into the fifth chain from the hook.
- Complete one treble crochet stitch.
- Continue making TR stitches across the row (you’ll have 12 stitches).
- Chain 4 and turn your work to begin the next row.
Repeat this to create a swatch,, you’ll notice the fabric is much taller and airier than with double crochet stitches.
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