The Triple Treble Crochet Stitch

The triple treble crochet stitch creates a very loose and holey fabric. It is commonly used in lacy designs.

How to work the Triple Treble Crochet Stitch.

1. Wrap the yarn three times around the hook. Insert the hook into the stitch.

2. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. 5 loops on the hook.

3. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops.

4. Yarn over and pull through the next 2 loops.

5. Yarn over and pull through the next 2 loops.

6. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.

Identifying the Stitch in your work

The triple treble crochet is identified by its extreme height (usually spanning 5-6 chain spaces), a very loose or lacy appearance, and a long post with three horizontal "wraps" or "bars" visible in the center, created by wrapping the yarn three times before inserting the hook.
one has been highlighted in the image above.

Reading The Triple Treble Crochet in Patterns

In a written pattern the stitch is abbreviated to 'Trtr' 

In a charted pattern its symbol is

Working the Next Row

To start the next row you should do a turning chain of 5 but you can bring that down to 4 with bulky yarns.

Common Mistakes

Stitches that look too short or too tall

Most likely caused by wrapping too many times at the start of the stitch or not enough. Make sure to count your yarn overs carefully before inserting your hook into the stitch.

Loose Stitches

This is possibly a tension issue. Practice keeping the yarn towards the tip of the hook to prevent loops from becoming too loose.

Edges are shrinking

typically caused by an improper turning chain height. Make sure your chain matches the height of your stitches.