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How to Do a Treble Crochet Stitch

ByGemma Williams

The US treble crochet stitch is one of those stitches that looks impressive but is surprisingly simple once you get into the rhythm. With its extra height and airy structure, it’s perfect for adding drape, openness, and elegant texture to crochet projects ranging from shawls and scarves to blankets and decorative panels.

If you’ve already learned stitches like single crochet and double crochet, the treble crochet is the natural next step. It works up quickly, creates lovely long lines, and is often used in lace patterns, openwork designs, and stitch combinations where space and movement really matter.

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through exactly how to do a treble crochet stitch, how it differs from other tall stitches, and how to recognise it in patterns. I’ll also share practical tips to keep your tension neat and consistent, before we move on to a clear, step-by-step photo tutorial so you can practice along with confidence.

Whether you’re expanding your stitch knowledge or brushing up on the basics, this guide will help you feel comfortable and confident using treble crochet in your own projects.

A pile of green, red and white granny squares are on a blocking board and 3 of the same granny squares are in the front

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Try the treble crochet stitch in a pattern! Add a handmade touch to your houseplants with this Crochet Plant Pot Cover Pattern with Granny Squares! This easy-to-follow pattern creates a beautiful plant pot cosy made from cheerful flower granny squares – perfect for brightening up your home décor or giving as a thoughtful gift.

A small plant is a pot with a crochet granny square plant pot cover in yellow, blue and grey.

What is the US Treble Crochet Stitch?

The US treble crochet stitch is the first of the tall crochet stitches. It comes after the single crochet and double crochet in terms of height.

Creating a treble crochet is similar to making a double crochet, but this time we need to yarn over twice before inserting the hook into the stitch. Keep reading for a full step by step guide on how to do a treble crochet stitch.

Abbreviations and Terminology

The US treble crochet stitch is usually abbreviated to tr, but tc is also fairly common. The treble crochet stitch is sometimes called a triple crochet stitch too.

As stated this tutorial uses US crochet terms. In UK terms, this stitch is the double treble crochet stitch (dtr).

A swatch of green treble crochet stitches with a hook joined on the top and some greenery above

How to Do a Treble Crochet Stitch

Here’s a quick step-by-step:

  1. Yarn over twice.
  2. Insert hook into stitch.
  3. Yarn over and pull through a loop [4 loops on your hook].
  4. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops [3 loops on your hook].
  5. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops [2 loops on your hook].
  6. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops [1 loop on your hook].

You will need

You can try this tutorial with any yarn and a corresponding hook. I used:

Caron Simply Soft, 100% Acrylic, (288m/315yds, 170g/6oz), Aran

5.0mm Crochet Hook or hook needed for your yarn

Tapestry needle for working in ends

Scissors

Stitch markers (optional)

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A close up swatch of 3 rows of green treble crochet stitches held by hands in front of greenery and white background and the words TREBLE CROCHET STITCH TUTORIAL in front.

Treble Crochet YouTube Video Tutorial

If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, watch as I crochet the treble crochet:

Watch on YouTube

How to Do a Treble Crochet Stitch? – Photo Tutorial

  1. Before you start your triple crochet stitch, you’re going to need to create a foundation chain. This can be any length for the purposes of this tutorial, as long as you have at least 10 chains.
2 hands hold a crochet chain stretched out in green yarn. The ball of yarn is to the side with some greenery in front

2. Wrap your yarn around your hook twice.

2 hands hold a green crochet chain and a crochet hook and are wrapping the yarn around the hook

3. Insert your hook into the fifth chain from the hook (the loop on your hook does not count as a chain).

Midway through a crochet stitch, 2 hands with hook and green crochet yarn insert a hook into the stitch

4. Wrap your yarn around your hook.

2 hands with green crochet fabric are making a stitch by wrapping the yarn around a crochet hook

5. Pull the loop back through the stitch. You now have 4 loops on the hook.

Partway through a treble crochet stitch, 2 hands are holding green yarn with 4 loops showing on the crochet hook

6. Wrap your yarn over your hook again.

Hands doing crochet stitch with green yarn and a blue hook

7. Pull through 2 of the loops on your hook. You will now have 3 loops left on your hook.

2 hands are holding a crochet hook and yarn with a partly completed treble crochet stitch on the hook

8. Wrap your yarn around your hook again.

2 hands hold green crochet and a hook and are wrapping the yarn around the hook to create a stitch

9. Pull through 2 of the loops on your hook. You will now have 2 loops left on your hook.

2 hands hold green yarn and crochet hook and have almost finished a triple crochet stitch

10. Wrap your yarn around your hook again.

with 2 loops on a crochet hook, 2 hands are wrapping the yarn around the hook ready to complete a crochet stitch in some crochet fabric

11. Pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook to complete the treble crochet stitch.

2 hands hold a piece of crocheted fabric showing a completed treble crochet stitch

Continue repeating this process, working into each chain across.

Tips for Crocheting the Treble Stitch

  • Practice keeping a nice even tension.
  • Be careful not to let the final yarn over and pull through end up larger than the other loops.
  • Mark the beginning of each row with a stitch marker to help you keep track.

Turning Chain

When you get to the end of your first row of treble crochets, you’re going to turn and work back along the row. To start the row, make a turning chain of 4 chains. These 4 chains usually count as the first stitch of the row, but pay attention to the specific requirements in the pattern.

A green crochet fabric is being made and a chain has just been created by 2 hands and a blue crochet hook

To start the next stitch, we yarn over twice as before.

2 hands are moving onto a second row on crocheting using green yarn and a blue crochet hook

Your first proper treble crochet stitch of your second row will now go into the second stitch, as the chains count as the treble for the first stitch.

2 hands are inserting a crochet hook into a stitch to make a treble crochet stitch

Continue creating your second row now repeating the stitch tutorial process above. Don’t forget that the last stitch will go into the top of the chain 4 on subsequent rows, otherwise you could end up losing stitches.

And that’s it! You’ve created the treble crochet stitch!

A swatch of crochet treble stitches in green yarn, held in 1 hands

Can I Create any Taller Stitches?

Now that you’ve created the treble crochet, did you know that you can make even taller stitches?

After the treble crochet stitch, you can simply add another yarn over at the beginning of the stitch to create a double crochet stitch. And then add another yarn over for a triple treble crochet stitch! And so it goes on! You just need to continue with the ‘yarn over, pull through 2’ part until you’ve completed all of the loops.

But be warned, the taller the stitches get, the harder they are to manage, and you can end up unravelling the yarn plies because of all the yarn overs! They are very fun though!

A picture of a green swatch of treble crochet stitches and then at the top there are even taller crochet stitches getting taller across the row. The hook is still joined on and there is greenery above

And that’s it! This treble crochet stitch is practical and pretty, with so many different uses.

Don’t forget to check out my crochet patterns for more crochet inspiration.

More Crochet Stitches

I have lots of crochet stitch tutorials over on my YouTube channel so please do check them out. Here are some you might like:

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What Projects can I make with a Treble Crochet?

If you enjoyed learning how to do tall crochet stitch, then you might like to use it in a pattern:

2 crochet granny square stockings hang next to each other on a fireplace with a garland on the mantel and a basket of wood below

The poinsettia stocking uses treble crochet stitches, as well as treble crochet 3 together stitches to create the flowers. The easy crochet stocking pattern free on the blog features classic poinsettia motifs with a soft white cuff and a cosy green background, but you can use absolutely any palette you love. 

The Dahlia Festival Bag is a stunning Granny Square Bag Crochet Pattern that’s as fun to make as it is to wear! Perfect for festivals, summer days out, or everyday adventures, this crochet crossbody bag pattern blends boho charm with practical style.

Made using cotton yarn and just 4 floral granny squares, this project is easy and fun!

A hand is holding open a crochet purse to show to zip. The bag is green, blue and red with crochet flower motifs.

What next?

I hope you’ve enjoyed this tutorial, please do stick around and see what else you’d like to try on my website. You can find my other stitch tutorials here. You might like to learn the Waistcoat stitch!

I’m Gemma, a crochet tech editor, designer and overall crochet enthusiast. I’m also a mum of 3 kids, and enjoy running, reading, walking and crafting, but mostly crochet!

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A flat swatch of crochet treble stitches with a hook above and the words HOW TO DO A TREBLE CROCHET STITCH below

Thanks for reading and happy crocheting! 🧶

Hello! I’m Gemma - crochet designer, tech editor, and lover of texture and nature. I create beautifully textured, nature-inspired crochet patterns designed for easy-level makers, and I help crochet designers bring their own patterns to life with clear, professional tech editing. Whether you're here to stitch your next project or perfect your own designs, I'm passionate about making crochet a joyful, accessible experience for everyone.

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