Want to crochet long stitches and a big warm blanket for the coming cold winter nights? Or, want to wear a lightweight yet cozy shawl to enhance your elegance? Then, you must try this triple crochet stitch (in the US term) or double treble crochet stitch (in the UK term).
Make a foundation ring or foundation chain, chain 3, yarn over once, then yarn over again. Now, insert the crochet hook through the stitch. Now, yarn over again and draw back through the stitch. You will see four loops on your hook at this stage. Now, yarn over once, pull through two of the loops and you will left with 3 loops on the hook. Again, yarn over and pull through two loops, so, you will left with 2 loops on the hook. Finally, yarn over again and pull through the 2 loops. Voila! You make a triple crochet.
Now, I will break down the method to work triple crochet in easy and detailed steps and help you master this crochet stitch. So, let’s read forward!
Key Points:
- Work triple crochet for long and openwork garments.
- Chain 3, yarn over twice, pull the hook through the stitch, and drawback the hook through two of the loops. Keep repeating to yarn over once and pull through two loops until there is no loop left on the hook.
- Select your yarn type cautiously to triple crochet as a beginner.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Triple Crochet Technique?
- What Are The Required Supplies To Work The Triple Crochet?
- Which Yarn Is Best
- How to Triple Crochet?
- Step 1: Chain 3 From the Foundation
- Step 2: Yarn Over Once and Again
- Step 3: Insert Your Hook Through the Stitch (Chain 3 or Chain 4 or Chain 5 From Your Crochet Hook)
- Step 4: Yarn Over Again
- Step 5: Pull Over Through the Stitch
- Step 6: Count Your Loops
- Step 7: Yarn Over the Hook
- Step 8: Draw The Crochet Hook Back Through the First Two loops
- Step 9: 3 Loops on the Crochet Hook
- Step 10: Yarn Over and Draw Back the Hook Through 2 loops
- Step 11: Count The Loops on the Hook Again
- Step 12: Yarn Over and Pull the Crochet Hook Through The last 2 Loops
- Easy Project Ideas with Triple Crochet Stitch
- Final Thoughts
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Is the Triple Crochet Technique?
Triple crochet, which is also known as double treble crochet in many countries, is a crafting skill of crocheting.
In double crochet, after working the foundation ring, we yarn over once and continue crocheting this way. However, if you need longer openings between the stitches, you can no longer achieve it by double crochet. In such times you have to yarn over twice at the start of the stitches, and this will give you the desired look of stitches. This technique is the triple crochet stitch or triple crochet technique.
What Are The Required Supplies To Work The Triple Crochet?
I have made a list below stating all the materials you will need to work the triple crochet. Let’s take a look!
| Name Of The Materials | Functions |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Use the worsted weight yarn especially if you are new to triple crochet. And, pick a light color for the yarn. It will help you to count the stitches clearly. You can choose any yarn you are comfortable with after you practice the triple crochet stitch for a few times. |
| Crochet Hook | Go with a 5.00 mm or 5.5 mm crochet hook. It will help you to make the stitch look perfect in size. |
| Tapestry Needle | Just use any tapestry needle or blunt tip big needle to weave the edges to attach straps to your project. |
| Scissors | Use a short all-purpose scissor or a yarn scissor to cut the loose end after you are done. |
| Stitch Markers | Do you struggle to find the stitches? Then use some stitch markers to keep track of them. |
Which Yarn Is Best
While you can work a triple crochet with any yarn, if you’re new to the technique, you should start with the worsted-weight yarn. This yarn has a suitable density, which makes it simpler to see your stitches and count the loops. Paying attention to the amount of loops and yarn overs is critical in triple crochet, and thick or chunky yarn might make it difficult to notice these details clearly.
Similarly, novices may struggle with slippery or silky yarn since it is more difficult to control. So, as a beginner, practice the triple crochet several times using worsted yarn. Once you’re acquainted with the technique, you can use any of your favorites.
How to Triple Crochet?
Triple crochet is neither easy nor tough. You just need to follow some rules and practice a little to become a master of it. And, if you know how to double crochet, you will easily make a triple crochet.
So, without any delay, let’s jump into the step-by-step instructions!
Abbreviations:
- Ch=chain.
- Tr = Triple crochet (Double treble crochet in the UK term).
Step 1: Chain 3 From the Foundation
Make a foundation ring and ch 3 from it. However, if you use a very lightweight yarn like cotton, work ch 5, and for medium-weight yarn like worsted yarn, work ch 4.
Step 2: Yarn Over Once and Again
After making the chain, yarn over twice with the crochet hook like the above picture.
Step 3: Insert Your Hook Through the Stitch (Chain 3 or Chain 4 or Chain 5 From Your Crochet Hook)
Now, insert the hook into the stitch. Remember, you will insert it into the ch from your crochet hook based on the initial ch number in step 1.
Step 4: Yarn Over Again
Yarn over while the crochet hook is still inserted into the chain.
Step 5: Pull Over Through the Stitch
Pull over or draw back the hook through the stitch as shown in the above picture.
Step 6: Count Your Loops
At this stage, you will have 4 loops on the hooks. If the count is not 4, then you must make some mistakes in the previous steps. Thus, matching the count to 4 is very important.
Step 7: Yarn Over the Hook
Yarn over once while there are 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 8: Draw The Crochet Hook Back Through the First Two loops
Now, pull the hook through the first two loops from the hook.
Step 9: 3 Loops on the Crochet Hook
After you draw back the hook through 2 of the loops, you will left with 2 loops on the crochet hook.
Step 10: Yarn Over and Draw Back the Hook Through 2 loops
Again yarn over once and draw the hook through the first two loops on the hook.
Step 11: Count The Loops on the Hook Again
At this stage, count the loops on the crochet hook again. Make sure that there are only 2 loops left on the hook.
Step 12: Yarn Over and Pull the Crochet Hook Through The last 2 Loops
Yarn over again for the last time, and pull the hook through the remaining 2 loops. Finally, your tiple crochet is done!
The finished triple crochet will look like the picture below:
Easy Project Ideas with Triple Crochet Stitch
Triple crochet stitch is perfect for quick and airy projects. Start with a simple triple crochet blanket—great for beginners and ideal for creating soft, lightweight throws, baby blankets, or practice swatches.
Here is the pattern for how to crochet a treble triangle baby blanket. Including –
1. Crochet Treble Triangle Baby Blanket
Materials
- Bernat Bundle Up
- 4 skeins Posy
- H/5.00mm crochet hook
- tapestry needle
- scissors
Size:
28 in x 27 in
Stitches
- Single Crochet (SC)
- Treble Crochet (TC)
- Slip Stitch (SL ST)
Here is the step-by-step pattern of how to crochet a treble crochet baby blanket. Including –
For crocheting this triple crochet blanket, first you need to crochet a chain of 102.
| Round | Instructions For Crocheting A Triple Crochet Blanket |
| Row 1 | Beginning with the second chain from the hook. Crochet one single stitch in each chain. Then, make one chain stitch. Turn the work. |
| Row 2 | Crochet single and treble stitches one by one. Repeat this across the whole row. Make a single chain (CH 1). Then, turn to your work. |
| Row 3 | Across the row, crochet a single stitch. Finish the row by crocheting a chain 1. Then turn your hook. |
| Row 4 | Start by crocheting a single crochet stitch. Do this for the first 2 stitches. The next 7 stitches you need to crochet k TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC. Then, 3 stitches single crochet. |
| Row 5 | Work a single stitch with chain 1. Turn your hook. |
| Row 6 | This row is as same as row 3. Crochet 4 single stitches. For the first 3 stitches crochet a single stitch. Then crochet tc, sc one by one. You need to continue across the next 5 stitches. 3 stitches crochet sc stitch. Finish the row with 1 chain. After completing it, you need to turn your hook. |
| Row 7 | Across the row, crochet 1 single stitch and chain 1. Turn the work. |
| Row 8 | Crochet first 4 stitches single. Then next 4-stitch crochet single. Then crochet tc, sc, and again tc. Repeat this across with excluding the last 4 stitches. Lastly, crochet 4 single stitches and complete this row. |
| Row 9 | Sc with chain 1 and turn. |
| Row 10 | In this row, you need to crochet by following this like 6 sc, 1 tc, 1sc, 1 tc. Crochet 3 sc and chain. |
| Row 11 | Sc, 1 chain and turn. After crocheting sc, you need to follow the pattern like one sc, then treble, the next stitch crochet sc, then treble. Continue this across the row. 6 stitches of sc. |
| Row 12 | Sc in each of the first 6 sts. Then crochet sc, tr, sc in next 7 sts. |
| Row 13 | Sc with chain 1. Turn your crochet hook. |
| Row 14 | At first 7 sc. The next 7 stitches you need to crochet tc, sc one by one. Then sc and chain. |
| Row 16 | Crochet a single crochet stitch for the first 8 stitches. Then, like row 13, you need to crochet tc, sc, tc, sc, tc. Do this for 7 stitches. Crochet sc of the next 3 stitches. Continue repeating from across the row. Then, you’re done with the row. |
| Row 17 | Sc in each of the first 8 sts. ch 1, turn. |
| Row 18 | Single stitch for the first 9 stitches. Then crochet one by one, tc, sc, and tc. After crocheting this, you need to finish the row by crocheting the last 9 stitches with single crochet. One chain and turn the hook. |
| Row 19 | Crochet 1 single stitch and turn. |
| Row 20 | Sc in first st, (sc, tr) in next st; repeat from for 10 sts. Sc in each of the next 9 sts. Repeat from across the row. Sc in each of the last 10 sts. |
| Row 21 | Single crochet in every stitch across the row. Then, chain one and turn. |
2. Crochet a Treble Crochet Scarf
Supplies
- One skein of Bernat Blanket yarn
- Crochet hook size L/11/7mm
- Scissors
Gauge
- 6.5 stitches and 3 rows per 4 inches.
Finished Size:
- 9 inches/22.8 cm wide and 54 inches/137 cm long
Here are the steps for crocheting a crochet treble scarf. Including –
In a treble crochet scarf, you can work with any type of stitch. You need a starting chain that is three chains longer than the number of stitches you plan to work. The turning chain is not counted as a stitch.
In this scarf, I used a chain 18. You need to start your first treble crochet in the fourth chain from the hook. You’ll end up with 15 stitches in the row. At the end, you need to crochet a chain of 3 and turn your work. Then, tr in each st across, ch 3, turn. Repeat this until you get your desired length. Fasten off the yarn and trim the yarn.
Final Thoughts
We have come to an end finally! Let’s go through the process again.
Choose the yarn and then chain 3 if the yarn is thick or chain 4 if it is medium in weight. Now, yarn over twice and insert the hook into the stitch. Yarn over once and pull through two loops among the four loops. Continue doing this step till there is no loop on the hook
Hopefully, you will practice these steps properly to work a perfect triple crochet. Then, you can use this crochet method to make your favorite garment. And remember to share your experience with us. Also, do not forget to comment down below if you face any problems or if you have any inquiries.
