Triple crochet (triple treble / double treble crochet)

The double treble crochet (also called triple treble) is one of the basic crochet stitches that gives great height to your fabric. In English, you will find it as double treble crochet (dtr).

This stitch is used to create openwork projects, decorative details, and fabrics with plenty of drape, since each stitch has considerable length.

Step by step: how to crochet the double treble crochet

1. Yarn over three times on the hook.
2. Insert the hook into the next stitch and yarn over again.
3. Pull the yarn through the stitch → you will have 5 loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over and pull it through the first two loops → 4 remain on the hook.
5. Yarn over and pull it through the next 2 loops → 3 remain on the hook.
6. Yarn over and pull it through the next 2 loops → 2 remain on the hook.
7. Yarn over one last time and pull it through the remaining 2 loops.
8. You have crocheted a double treble crochet!

Practice the double treble crochet

• Chain 10 stitches.
• Chain 5 stitches for height (these replace the first stitch).
• Work 9 double treble crochet stitches.
• Turn your work, chain 5 stitches for height again, and work another 9 double treble crochet stitches.
• Repeat until you have completed 10 rows.

Where is the double treble crochet used?

• Openwork shawls and scarves.
• Garments with drape and lightness.
• Decorative motifs in lace and complex patterns.
• Projects that require quick height in each stitch.

Conclusion

The double treble crochet is ideal for lightweight, openwork, and decorative projects. Although it is less common than single, half double, or double crochet, mastering it expands your creative possibilities.

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