Trinity Stitch Tutorial and Free Pattern
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Learn how to crochet the pretty trinity stitch by following my step-by-step photo trinity stitch tutorial. This stitch is much easier than it appears and is a beautiful stitch for baby blankets, afghan squares, dishcloths and washcloths.
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart with Love Yarn, Medium Weight [4] Yarn
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
If you are making a crocheted dishcloth or face cloth I recommend you make this using Cotton Yarn- such as Bernat Handicrafter Cotton or Lily Sugar n’ Cream and follow my instructions for the Trinity Stitch Dishcloth – Free Pattern in 3 Sizes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Size
The width is approximately 7.5″ before you add the edging round.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size of your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
ch – chain
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sc3tog cluster – single crochet 3 together cluster stitch (see special stitches)
sk – skip
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Special Stitches
sc3tog cluster stitch
This cluster stitch begins in the same st as the last st that was worked. Insert your hook into the same st as the last st that was worked, yarn over and pull up 1 loop. You now have 2 loops on your hook. Insert your hook into the next st, yarn over and pull up 1 loop. You now have 3 loops on your hook. Insert your hook into the next st, yarn over and pull up 1 loop. You now have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on your hook to complete the stitch.
Stitch Multiple
Chain a multiple of 2 stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Helpful Video Tutorials
Notes
- We count the ch 1 as a stitch when if follows the sc3tog cluster.
- The sc edging adds approximately half an inch to each side.
Free Pattern: Trinity Stitch Tutorial
This is also a fantastic dish cloth when crocheted using cotton yarn! Check out this post: Trinity Stitch Dishcloths
To make the 8″x 8″ square:
I work in the back bump of my chain row:
Row 1: Ch 28, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook; sc3tog cluster st (see special stitches above), *ch 1, sc3tog cluster st** repeat from * to ** across; 1 sc in same st as last sc3tog cluster st, ch 1, turn. [28]
Note: try not to make your chain stitches too tight – you need to work into these stitches for this stitch pattern
Row 2: 1 sc in first sc, sc3tog cluster st, *ch 1, sc3tog cluster st** repeat from * to **, across; 1 sc in the same st as last sc3tog cluster st, ch 1, turn. [28]
R3-R22: Repeat Row 2 (until your square measures approximately 7.5 inches) and proceed to the Edging Section below.
Edging
1 sc in each st to the corner stitch. In the corner stitch crochet (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc).
Turn to work along the row ends and crochet 1 sc in each row end to the corner stitch. In the corner stitch crochet (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc).
Turn to work along the beginning chain row, 1 sc in each st to the corner stitch. In the corner stitch crochet (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc).
Turn to work along the row ends; 1 sc in each row end to the corner stitch. In the corner stitch crochet (1 sc, ch 1) and sl st to the initial sc of the edging. Finish off and weave in ends.
Check out our other stitch tutorials too!
Happy crocheting!
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Hi Rhonda, There are quite a few variations on the stitch. This one works with a multiple of 2 if you are starting with a beginning chain row. If you aren’t then you need to a multiple of 2 +1 I believe. Hope this helps.
Hello Rhondda, is the trinity stitch a multiple of 3, plus one?
Hi Linda, no just for the starting chain. The rest of the project is worked under both the fl and bl of each stitch unless otherwise indicated. All the best, Rhondda
Hi, Melanie. Your photo tutorials are ever so helpful. Better than videos. I do have a question. When you crochet the trinity stitch, you insert your hook through the back loop on the chain stitch. Do you continue to insert it through the back loop on subsequent rows? Thanks for your help.