US tr · UK dtr · easy
Treble Crochet: step-by-step tutorial
Treble crochet is a tall crochet stitch roughly three times the height of single crochet. Yarn over twice, insert the hook, and pull up a loop for four loops on the hook. Then yarn over and pull through two loops three times until one loop remains.
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How to treble crochet, step by step
- Yo twice.
- Insert the hook into the fifth chain from the hook, or into the next stitch.
- Yo and pull up a loop — 4 loops on hook.
- Yo and pull through 2 loops — 3 loops on hook.
- Yo and pull through 2 loops — 2 loops on hook.
- Yo and pull through the last 2 loops — 1 tr made.
- Ch 4 to turn at the start of the next row.
How do you treble crochet?
Treble crochet starts with two yarn-overs before inserting the hook, then works off the loops two at a time three times.
Keep each pull-through even so the posts are the same height; uneven tension shows clearly in tall stitches.
| Stitch | US abbr. | UK name | Height vs sc | Turning chain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slip stitch | sl st | Slip stitch | Almost none | 0 |
| Single crochet | sc | Double crochet | 1× | 1 |
| Half double crochet | hdc | Half treble | About 1.5× | 2 |
| Double crochet | dc | Treble | About 2× | 3 |
| Treble crochet | tr | Double treble | About 3× | 4 |
What is treble crochet used for?
Treble crochet is used for lacy shawls, open summer tops, tall shells and fans, and quick drapey scarves.
It produces an open fabric with visible gaps, so it is less suitable for warm or stuffed items.
Is US treble crochet the same as UK treble?
No. US treble crochet is UK double treble. The UK treble is the US double crochet.
Patterns labelled “treble” without a stated terminology should be checked against the stitch counts and gauge before starting.
Patterns that use treble crochet
Simple crochet leaf with stem
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- 6 yd
Free pattern
One-round crochet heart in a magic ring
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- 4 yd
Free pattern
Shell and Loop Edge for Bath Towels No. 5 (1916): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1.25 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Autumn Chevron Afghan (1952): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 3430 yd
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Border for Guest Towel No. 7 on Coronation Cord (1915): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1.8 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Carnation Yoke Beading and Five-Treble Scallop (1919): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1.05 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Child's Ball with Crocheted Worsted Cover (1912): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Child's Slippers in Ribbed Single Crochet with Shell Border (1912): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Light (#3)
- Hook size
- 3.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Frequently asked questions
How many yarn overs are in a treble crochet?
Two yarn overs before inserting the hook, then four more to complete the stitch.
What is a double treble crochet?
In US terms a double treble uses three initial yarn overs and is taller than treble.
How many chains do you turn with for treble crochet?
Usually 4 chains.