- CraftCrochet
- US abbreviationtr
- UK abbreviationdtr
- Most loops on hook4
What is treble crochet?
A very tall stitch. You wrap the yarn around the hook twice before you start. It makes open, lacy fabric and can reach across big gaps.
In a pattern you will see it written as tr in US patterns, dtr in UK patterns.
US and UK names. US patterns call this treble crochet (tr). UK patterns call the same stitch double treble crochet (dtr). The stitch is the same, only the name changes. The steps below use US names.
How to do it, step by step
- Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
- Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Do this 3 times in total.
The mistake to watch for
Tall stitches look sloppy when the first loop is pulled up short. Lift it to the height of the hook before going on.
If you are left-handed
Hold the hook in your left hand and the yarn in your right. Work rows from left to right, and read any chart diagram as a mirror image.
Related stitches
Questions
What is treble crochet called in UK patterns?
In UK patterns it is double treble crochet, written dtr. In US patterns it is tr. Check near the top of a pattern to see which terms it uses.
What is the most common mistake with treble crochet?
Tall stitches look sloppy when the first loop is pulled up short. Lift it to the height of the hook before going on.
How many loops are on the hook?
At the busiest moment of treble crochet there are 4 loops on the hook.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The app has this stitch and 31 more in its stitch dictionary, in US or UK terms, with a row counter for every project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
