Double treble crochet (double crochet / treble crochet)

The treble crochet (also known as double treble) is a basic crochet stitch that is taller than the double crochet. In English, you’ll find it as treble crochet (tr).

This stitch is widely used in openwork patterns, shawls, lightweight garments, and decorative details, as it allows the fabric to grow faster and have more drape.

Step by step: how to crochet the treble crochet

1. Yarn over twice on the hook.
2. Insert the hook into the next stitch.
3. Yarn over and pull it back through the stitch. You will now have 4 loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over and pull it through the first 2 loops → 3 remain on the hook.
5. Yarn over and pull it through the next 2 loops → 2 remain on the hook.
6. Yarn over one last time and pull it through the remaining 2 loops.
7. You have crocheted a treble crochet!

Video tutorial

🎥 How to crochet the treble crochet (double treble / treble crochet)

Practice the treble crochet

• Chain 10 stitches.
• Chain 4 for height (these replace the first stitch).
• Crochet 9 treble crochets.
• Turn your work, chain 4 for height again, and crochet another 9 treble crochets.
• Repeat until you complete 10 rows.

Where is the treble crochet used?

• Openwork shawls and scarves.
• Lightweight garments with drape.
• Decorative details along edges.
• Designs that require faster crocheting with greater height in each stitch.

Conclusion

The treble crochet is perfect for adding lightness and volume to your crochet projects. Once you master it, you’ll be able to move on with greater confidence to other, more complex stitches.

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