The treble crochet or triple crochet is one of the basic crochet stitches. The stitch is worked with any regular single-ended crochet hook for an In US crochet terms, the treble crochet stitch is the tallest in height also known as a triple stitch. The terms "triple" or "treble" are used interchangeably in many crochet patterns. The stitch creates a fabric that is loose, and airy with a beautiful drape. If you’ve learned the single crochet stitch, you can easily work out taller stitches including the treble crochet stitch. The steps are quite similar but only has a few additional steps. The fabric made with TR stitches has an open effect that can be made lacier with a big crochet hook size and a light-weight yarn. The treble crochet stitches work for all kinds of projects including shawls, dishcloths, sweaters and cardigans.

So, let’s get started to learn how to treble crochet.

You’ll need

Crochet Hook – For the treble crochet stitch you can work with any crochet hook you own. If you have single-ended crochet hooks, you are usually ready. A crochet hook set with multiple hook sizes and accessories are perfect for all kinds of projects. Even if you own an interchangeable Tunisian hook or set you can work regular crocheting but make sure to not attach the cord.

Yarn – For practice, any yarn in you stash will do. Just stay from very fine lace-weight yarn or chunky wool. Medium weight yarns work the best. Just make sure you work with the right crochet hook size to have the desired result.

How to Crochet the Treble Stitch

Here are the step-by-step instructions that you'll need to know to be able to treble crochet. Make a slip knot on the crochet hook. Chain stitches that form the foundation of the project.

Step 1 - Yarn over the crochet hook twice, then insert the hook into the next stitch.

Step 2 - Yarn over hook and draw yarn through stitch. There are four loops on the hook.

Step 3 - Loop yarn over hook and draw through two loops. There are now three loops remaining on the hook).

Step 4 - Yarn over hook and draw through two loops.

Step 5 - Again, loop yarn over hook and draw through the last two loops on the hook there is now one loop remaining.

This completes one treble crochet.

To get to the next row, you’ll need a turning chain much like the other crochet stitches. The treble stitch require a turning chain of four stitches. You can make 4 chains to get to the height of the stitch for the next row or round.

Increase – A TR crochet increase means increase a stitch count than the previous row or round. You simply have to work two TR stitches in the same stitch and increase the count. This will work for shaping crochet projects such as hat or even shawls.

Decrease – Decreases in treble crochet stitch works similar to the other basic crochet stitches. Basically, you are going to work two treble crochet stitches side-by-side (in adjoining stitches) and then complete them together. This way you’ll be able to reduce the stitch count than the previous row or round.

Besides it crocheted fabric, TR is often used when crocheting a front post or back post stitch to create crochet cables, basketweave stitch, and other designs. In advanced crochet, the stitch is often used when crocheting in the remaining loop (loop made when a stitch is done in back loop only) of a stitch which is several rows below. Even used individually the stitch pattern has an elegant look.

Taller Crochet Stitches: DTR and TrTr

Once you’ve learned to treble crochet, learning other taller stitches should be easy. The simple yarn over at the beginning makes the whole stitch taller. The extra yarn over gives an extra loop which you need to work with the same steps of every crochet stitch. You need to work through each loop and then have the tall appearances.

With this, you are ready to work the treble crochet stitch for all your projects. With the Lantern Moon Collection, you have the option of premium crochet hooks. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, the crochet hooks are available in options of single-ended as well as interchangeable Tunisian in a wide range of sizes. Experience the velvety feel of the ebony wood with each stitch making. Besides, crochet hooks and knitting needles, complementing the collection are handcrafted measuring tapes, finishing needles, stitch markers and other knitting accessories.

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