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Welcome to Lesson 5 of the Beginner Crochet Series!
How many turning chains and when it counts as a stitch, alongside stitch placement can vary.
In todays step by step crochet tutorial, you’ll learn 2 methods to crochet the treble (double) crochet stitch.
We’ll be continuing with learning how to read crochet patterns as we make a treble (double) stitch practice swatch.
For those that prefer learning by watching, at the bottom of the page is the video version of the lesson.
“If I were able to leave you with only one piece of crochet advice, it would be to always have fun. Learn the basics, but then just go crazy with your crafty self!” – Twinkie Chan
Twinkie Chan
The treble (double) stitch is a tall, quick working stitch. It’s a popular choice for making baby blankets and granny squares.
Treble (double) crochet can have a turning chain of 2 or 3, and varying stitch placement at the beginning and end of the row.
The 1st method of treble (double) stitches has a turning chain of 3 counted as a stitch, and from row 2,starts in the 2nd stitch.
The 2nd method has a turning chain of 2 not counted, and row 2 starts in the 1st stitch.
So lets crack on with learning 2 methods to crochet the treble (double) crochet stitch!
I’ll be using the crochet abbreviation for the treble (double) stitch which is Tr (Dc).
We’ll be making 10 Tr (Dc) for each method.
Method 1 to crochet trebles (doubles) stitches uses a turning chain of 3 which is counted as the 1st stitch. This leaves 9 stitches to make chains for. So 3 chains for turning/1st stitch + 9 chains for the remaining stitches = 12 chains in total.
The row starts in the 4th chain from the hook because the 1st 3 chains are the turning chain/1st stitch.
Turning chain counted as stitch, starts in 2nd stitch
Continue with a treble (double) crochet stitch in each chain.
Including the turning chain, the stitch count should be 10 stitches.
Turning chain counted as stitch, starts in 2nd stitch
For row 2 of our Tr (Dc) stitches, the starting stitch placement is in the 2nd stitch. Chain 3 and turn your work. The stitches are worked the same as row 1
Start the row in the 2nd stitch of the row below.
The starting stitch becomes the 2nd stitch
The final stitch is worked into the last stitch of the row below.
Last stitch complete.
Repeat row 2 for any following rows.
Include the turning chain in the stitch count of your treble (double) stitches.
Let’s practice the 1st method by following along with a beginner tutorial on how to read crochet patterns.
The written, photo and chart crochet instructions for this practice swatch are easy to follow along with!
After, we’ll carry on with the 2nd of method of how to half treble (half double) crochet.
The video tutorial is below, you can jump to the swatch 🙂
Download the pattern in your browser or use the button below to download directly.
The notes let us know this pattern uses a chain 3, which is counted as a stitch.
The swatch measures 6.25 inches in height and just over 10 inches in width. The gauge is 2 rows and 4 stitches per inch.
We’ll need a 4mm hook and acrylic yarn.
This is the Chain 1 Htr (Hdc) practice swatch. There are 14 stitches and 14 rows.
These are the chart symbols and abbreviations in both UK and US terminology.
I’ll be using UK terminology for this tutourial, US terminolgy will be in brackets.
For row 2, we make a turning chain of 3, and flip the row. The chain 3 is the 1st stitch so we start in the 2nd stitch.
The chart is read from the left.
The completed row.
Simply repeat row 2 for 12 rows The stitch count should be 15 each row.
Alternate the reading direction of the chart each row.
The finished swatch!
Remember to count your stitches at the end of each row.
I’ll be making 10 stitches and have a turning chain of 2, so I’ll need 12 chains in total.
The 1st stitch is worked into the 3rd chain from the hook. Chains 1 & 2 will become the turning chain.
Turning chain not counted as stitch, starts in 1st stitch
The stitches are made the same for method 2, as they were for method 1.
Yarn over and go in the 3rd chain from the hook. Yarn over again,
and pull the yarn up, there are 3 loops on the hook.
Yarn over again, and pull through 2 loops.
there are 2 loops on the hook.
yarn over again,
The turning chain isn’t counted.
Continue with a treble (double) crochet stitch in each chain.
Check your stitch count is 10, not including the turning chain
Turning chain not counted as stitch, starts in 1st stitch
As the chain 2 is obviously not as tall as a chain 3, it isn’t a stitch. This means we need to start in the 1st stitch of the row below
Repeat row 2 for any following rows.
Remember not to Include the turning chain in the stitch count of your treble (double) stitches.
I hope you’ve enjoyed learning 2methods to crochet the treble (double) stitch!
Lesson 5, make sure your Htr (hdc) stitches are consistent. I know it’s exciting to learn the next stitch, but good habits now are easier to gain now, than fixing bad habits later!
I’ll see you when your ready to learn the treble (double) crochet stitch!
Welcome!
My name’s Katie and I’m a crochet addict!
I learnt to crochet about 20 years ago whilst living in Ireland. I soon had a street stall selling my crochet hats and bags, eventually progressing to organising craft fairs.
I returned to street selling for a few years to fund my travels around Latin America, before settling down and becoming a mum to two cool kids.
I love working with colour and creating vibrant, detailed crochet and wanted to translate that into patterns.
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