How to Treble Crochet: A Complete Guide for Beginners for Triple Crochet

Key Takeaway: Treble crochet is a tall and versatile stitch that can be used to create beautiful patterns and textures in your crochet projects. In this guide, you will learn how to make a treble crochet stitch, how to start and end a row of treble crochet, and how to use treble crochet in different ways. You will also find some tips and tricks to improve your treble crochet skills and some examples of treble crochet projects to inspire you.

Also Read: How to Crochet: A Complete Guide for Beginners

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What is Treble Crochet?

Treble crochet, also known as triple crochet, is one of the basic crochet stitches that you should learn as a beginner. It is taller than a double crochet and is made by working two yarn overs at the start of the stitch, instead of one yarn over as for double crochet. It is abbreviated as tr in US crochet patterns and as dtr in UK crochet patterns.

Also Read: 6 Basic Crochet Stitches You Need to Know

Treble crochet is a great stitch to use when you want to create a lofty and airy fabric, or when you want to add some height and drama to your crochet design. You can also use treble crochet to make front post and back post stitches, which are used to create crochet cables, basketweave stitch, and other textured patterns. Treble crochet can also be used to work into the remaining loops of stitches that are several rows below, creating interesting effects and shapes.

How to Make a Treble Crochet Stitch

To make a treble crochet stitch, follow these steps:

Yarn over twice and insert your hook into the next stitch.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. You should have four loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through two loops. You should have three loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through two loops. You should have two loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through the last two loops. You should have one loop on your hook.

This completes one treble crochet stitch.

Here is a video tutorial that shows you how to treble crochet step by step:

How to Start and End a Row of Treble Crochet

To start a row of treble crochet, you need to make a turning chain that is the same height as the treble crochet stitch. The turning chain counts as the first stitch of the row. To make a turning chain for treble crochet, chain four and turn your work.

To end a row of treble crochet, you need to work into the top of the turning chain of the previous row. To do this, insert your hook into the fourth chain stitch of the turning chain and complete the treble crochet stitch as usual.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
How to Single Crochet Stitch: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Half Double Crochet (hdc): A Beginner’s Guide

How to Use Treble Crochet in Different Ways

There are many ways to use treble crochet in your crochet projects. Here are some examples:

You can use treble crochet to create a simple and elegant scarf. Just chain a multiple of 3 plus 4, and work treble crochet stitches across each row. You can add some fringe or pom poms to the ends for some extra flair. Here is a free pattern for a treble crochet scarf: Treble Crochet Scarf.
You can use treble crochet to create a cozy and warm blanket. Just chain a multiple of 3 plus 4, and work treble crochet stitches across each row. You can change colors every few rows to create stripes, or use a variegated yarn for a colorful effect. Here is a free pattern for a treble crochet blanket: Treble Crochet Blanket.
You can use treble crochet to create a lacy and delicate shawl. Just chain 6, and work 2 treble crochet stitches in the fourth chain from the hook. Then, chain 3 and turn. Work 2 treble crochet stitches in the first chain-3 space, chain 3, and work 2 treble crochet stitches in the next chain-3 space. Repeat this pattern until you reach the desired size. Here is a free pattern for a treble crochet shawl: Treble Crochet Shawl.

Tips and Tricks for Treble Crochet

Here are some tips and tricks to help you improve your treble crochet skills and avoid common mistakes:

Make sure you yarn over twice before inserting your hook into the next stitch. If you yarn over only once, you will end up with a double crochet stitch instead of a treble crochet stitch.
Make sure you work into the fifth chain from the hook when you start the first row of treble crochet. If you work into the fourth chain, you will have one less stitch in your row.
Make sure you work into the top of the turning chain when you end a row of treble crochet. If you skip the turning chain, you will have one less stitch in your row.
Make sure you keep your tension consistent when you make treble crochet stitches. If you pull your yarn too tight or too loose, your stitches will be uneven and your fabric will be distorted.
Make sure you count your stitches at the end of each row to make sure you have the right number. If you lose or gain stitches, your work will not be straight and symmetrical.

Conclusion

Treble crochet is a fun and easy stitch that you can use to create a variety of crochet projects. It is a great stitch to add some height and texture to your crochet work, and it is also a good stitch to learn before you move on to taller and more complex stitches. We hope this guide has helped you learn how to treble crochet and inspired you to try some treble crochet projects.

Source: (1) How to Treble Crochet aka Triple Crochet Stitch – The Spruce Crafts. https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-treble-or-triple-stitch-4083325. (2) How to treble crochet (tr) | LoveCrafts. https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/c/article/how-to-triple-crochet-tr-dtr.