Double Treble Crochets
Double treble crochets or triple treble crochet is UK terms. Is a lesser used stitch that provides garments with loads of drape. It’s taller stature gives flexibility to fabric that you can’t achieve with single crochets. Think of the double treble crochet/triple treble crochet stitch when you are looking. to break up solid fabric or add a bit of laceiness to your project.
Keep in mind this stitch will eat up quite a bit of yarn so adjust your yardage as needed when adding it in.
Double Treble Crochet / Triple Treble Crochet
Abbreviation: dtr - US Terms & ttr - UK terms
Instruction: Yarn over 3 times, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over pull through two loops, yarn over pull through two loops, yarn over pull through two loops.
Symbol: The dtr / ttr symbol is easily identified by three slashes on a T shaped symbol. Each slash indicates a yarn over.
Now that you’ve have the skills to make the double treble / triple treble crochet stitch let’s put it in action. I’ve teamed up with Itchin For Stitchin to help create a stitch sampler poncho. This poncho uses over a dozen different squares ending with a creative fall staple. You can choose two different ways to participate. You can follow along with the Crochet-A-Long hosted by Itchin for Some Stitchin a receive a free PDF of a new square each Monday Wednesday & Friday or you can purchase the bundle today and get started!
The Sampler Poncho features squares with new stitches, color work techniques and textures. You are sure to learn something new!
You can grab my pattern square PDF for free On 7/8! After that it will be modestly priced in my shop and for free on the blog.
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Can’t wait for each square to come out? Grab the bundle now and make your Sampler Poncho today!
Materials
Paintbox Mix Aran Yarn or any Worsted Weight yarn
5.5mm / I - 9 Hook
Tapestry Needle
Gauge
12 stitches by 12 rows in single crochet
Dimensions
7x7 in or 17x17 cm square
Abbreviations
US Terms
Ch - Chain
Dtr - Double Treble Crochet
Fsc - Foundation Single Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
YO - Yarn Over
Pattern Notes
Ch 1 turning chain does not count as a stitch.
Double Treble Crochet - YO 3 times, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, YO pull through two loops, YO pull through two loops, YO pull through two loops.
Pattern Instruction
Row 1: Ch 21. Work sc in each ch starting with the second chain from the hook. Alternatively you can fsc 20. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 2: Sc across. Ch 5. Turn.
Row 3: Dtr across. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 4: Sc across. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 5: Sc across. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 6: Sc across. Ch 5. Turn.
Row 7: Dtr across. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 8 - 15: Repeat rows 4 - 7.
Row 16: Sc across. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 17: Sc across. Ch 1. Fasten off.
