Treble crochet (also called triple crochet) starts with two yarn overs and is about four chains tall. It makes a loose, open fabric that grows very fast and drapes well.
| Abbreviation (US) | tr |
|---|---|
| UK name | dtr (double treble) |
| Height | About 4 chains tall |
| Turning chain | ch 4 (counts as a stitch) |
| Foundation chain | Stitches you want + 3 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Good for | Lacy shawls, summer tops, market bags and tall rounds in motifs. |
How to make treble crochet
- Yarn over twice.
- Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on the hook).
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 left).
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 left).
- Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.
Pattern
- Chain the number of stitches you want + 3.
- Row 1: tr in the 5th chain from the hook (the skipped 4 chains count as the first tr) and in each chain across.
- Row 2: ch 4 (counts as the first tr), turn, skip the first stitch, tr in each stitch across, working the last tr into the top of the turning chain.
- Repeat row 2.
Tips
- Keep your tension even on each "pull through 2"; uneven pulls make the stitches lean.
- Treble crochet is a good stitch to practise with a smooth, light-coloured yarn so you can see the loops.