How to Triple Crochet / Treble Crochet | BEGINNERS Series - Lesson 8

Summary

In this instructional crochet video, Vinita teaches viewers how to create a triple crochet stitch, also known as treble crochet in UK terminology or double treble crochet. She starts with a slip knot and 13 chain stitches, then demonstrates the triple crochet technique, which involves yarn over twice and skipping the first four chain stitches. Vinita guides through each step, including how to start a new row with a chain four to maintain stitch height. The tutorial is designed for beginners, with clear instructions and a focus on maintaining a consistent row of ten triple crochet stitches.

Takeaways

• 🧶 The video is a crochet tutorial focused on teaching the triple crochet stitch.
• 📘 Viewers are informed that 'triple crochet' is also known as 'treble crochet' in UK terminology, and 'double treble crochet' in some contexts.
• 🔗 Links to previous videos detailing how to make a slip knot and chain stitch are provided for beginners.
• 🤓 The presenter starts by creating a slip knot and chaining 13 stitches as a foundation for the triple crochet.
• 📌 To begin a triple crochet, the presenter instructs to yarn over twice, contrasting with the single yarn over for a double crochet.
• ⏩ The first triple crochet is made in the fifth chain stitch, skipping the first four to set the height of the stitch.
• 📍 For the foundation chain, only the top strand of the V-stitch or chain stitch is used.
• 🔁 The process of triple crochet involves yarn over, pulling up a loop, and then yarn over and pulling through loops in sets of two until complete.
• 🔄 The presenter demonstrates how to maintain a count of ten triple crochet stitches per row by starting with a chain of four stitches and ending with the last stitch in the fourth chain of the initial chain.
• 🔃 The tutorial includes instructions for starting a new row with a chain of four, treating it as the first triple crochet of the row.
• 📝 The video concludes with encouragement for viewers to practice the triple crochet stitch and a prompt to like and subscribe for more tutorials.

Q & A

What is a triple crochet stitch?

A triple crochet stitch is a type of crochet stitch that is taller and has a more open texture than a single or double crochet. It is sometimes referred to as a treble crochet in UK terms or a double treble crochet.

How do you start a triple crochet stitch?

To start a triple crochet stitch, you begin by making a slip knot and then chain 13 stitches. You yarn over twice and insert your hook into the fifth chain from the hook, skipping the first four chain stitches.

Why do you yarn over twice for a triple crochet?

You yarn over twice for a triple crochet because it creates the necessary loops on your hook to complete the stitch, which is taller and has more loops than a single or double crochet.

What is the difference between a foundation chain and the first row of triple crochet?

In the foundation chain, you insert your hook only into the top strand of the V-stitch or chain stitch. However, in the first row of triple crochet, you work into both loops of the V-stitch.

How many loops should you have on your hook after the initial yarn overs and pull through for a triple crochet stitch?

After the initial yarn overs and pull through for a triple crochet stitch, you should have four loops on your hook.

How do you complete a triple crochet stitch?

To complete a triple crochet stitch, you yarn over and pull through the first two loops on your hook, then yarn over and pull through the next two loops, and finally, yarn over and pull through the last two loops.

Why do you chain four at the beginning of a new row when working with triple crochet?

You chain four at the beginning of a new row to account for the height of one triple crochet stitch. This ensures that the height of the new row matches the previous row.

How many triple crochet stitches should you have in a row if you started with 13 chain stitches?

If you start with 13 chain stitches, you should have 10 triple crochet stitches in a row, including the chain four that counts as the first triple crochet.

Where should the last triple crochet of a row be placed?

The last triple crochet of a row should be placed in the fourth chain stitch of the chain four that you made at the beginning of the row.

What is the purpose of skipping the first four chain stitches when starting the first triple crochet?

Skipping the first four chain stitches when starting the first triple crochet ensures that the height of the stitch matches the height of the subsequent triple crochet stitches, maintaining even rows.