Crocheting treble crochet – tutorial for beginners (tr)
Treble crochet stitches are particularly tall stitches and create an airy, loose crochet fabric. They are very versatile, for example for light scarves, wraps or wide-meshed decorative patterns. In this tutorial, you will learn step by step how to crochet treble crochet.
What is treble crochet and what is it used for?
Treble crochet (tr) belongs to the family of tall stitches and is even taller than double crochet. Its height creates a particularly airy and soft stitch pattern that is excellent for light crochet work, lace patterns or airy clothing.
Depending on the type of yarn, a row or round of treble crochet results in a relatively wide stripe. This stitch is therefore used especially for softly draping scarves, airy triangular shawls or decorative patterns.
As treble crochet requires two yarn overs, it is slightly more demanding than half double or double crochet, but with a little practice it is quick to learn.
Other names:
- Treble crochets (US)
- Double treble (UK)
What is treble crochet and what is it used for?
Treble crochet (tr) belongs to the family of tall stitches and is even taller than double crochet. Its height creates a particularly airy and soft stitch pattern that is excellent for light crochet work, lace patterns or airy clothing.
Depending on the type of yarn, a row or round of treble crochet results in a relatively wide stripe. This stitch is therefore used especially for softly draping scarves, airy triangular shawls or decorative patterns.
As treble crochet requires two yarn overs, it is slightly more demanding than half double or double crochet, but with a little practice it is quick to learn.
Other names:
- Treble crochets (US)
- Double treble (UK)
Treble crochet:
Step-by-step tutorial
Two yarn overs
For a treble crochet stitch, three turning chains are worked to compensate for the height of the treble crochet stitches.
Then the working yarn is wrapped twice around the hook as a double yarn over (from back to front) and then inserted into the fourth chain.
Two yarn overs
For a treble crochet stitch, three turning chains are worked to compensate for the height of the treble crochet stitches.
Then the working yarn is wrapped twice around the hook as a double yarn over (from back to front) and then inserted into the fourth chain.
Yarn over and start
Wrap the working yarn around the crochet hook and pull it through the first stitch.
There should now be four loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and start
Wrap the working yarn around the crochet hook and pull it through the first stitch.
There should now be four loops on the crochet hook.
Work off the first yarn over
Place the yarn around the crochet hook again and pull it through two stitches.
There should now be three loops on the crochet hook.
Work off the first yarn over
Place the yarn around the crochet hook again and pull it through two stitches.
There should now be three loops on the crochet hook.
Work off the second yarn over
Pick up the yarn again and pull it through the next two loops.
There are now two loops left.
Work off the second yarn over
Pick up the yarn again and pull it through the next two loops.
There are now two loops left.
Work the last two loops
Catch the yarn one last time and pull it through the last two loops. Now one loop is left.
That was one treble crochet stitch. Repeat steps 1–5 as often as you want to crochet treble crochet stitches.
Work the last two loops
Catch the yarn one last time and pull it through the last two loops. Now one loop is left.
That was one treble crochet stitch. Repeat steps 1–5 as often as you want to crochet treble crochet stitches.
Crochet further rows:
If more rows are to be added to the row of treble crochet, work three turning chains at the end of the row. Then turn the work and crochet a stitch into each stitch of the previous row again.
Crochet further rows:
If more rows are to be added to the row of treble crochet, work three turning chains at the end of the row. Then turn the work and crochet a stitch into each stitch of the previous row again.
Common mistakes & tips for crocheting treble crochet
Treble crochet is excellent for airy summer fashion and decorative patterns. It can also be combined very well with other tall stitches to create varied crochet patterns:
• Half double crochets crochet for compact yet flexible textures
• Double crochets crochet for loose and flowing patterns
Common mistakes with treble crochet:
Forgetting turning chains:
As treble crochet is even taller than double crochet, it needs four turning chains to start. Without them, the edge may warp or the crochet piece may become uneven.
Uneven yarn tension:
If the yarn is not guided evenly, some stitches may turn out too loose or too tight, making the pattern look uneven. Make sure to keep a constant tension while crocheting.
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addiNature Walnut Gold
In this tutorial, we used the addiNature Walnut Gold crochet hook .
The hand-warm, natural wood forms a special, pleasant-to-touch handle that is easy to hold. Of course “Made in Germany”.
The addi crochet hook head: The extra-pointed head with utility model protection makes inserting easier, and the extra-deep throat pulls the yarn perfectly through every stitch.
addiNature Walnut Gold
In this tutorial, we used the addiNature Walnut Gold crochet hook .
The hand-warm, natural wood forms a special, pleasant-to-touch handle that is easy to hold. Of course “Made in Germany”.
The addi crochet hook head: The extra-pointed head with utility model protection makes inserting easier, and the extra-deep throat pulls the yarn perfectly through every stitch.
