How To Join with a Treble Crochet Stitch
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Sometimes, you’ll need to join with a treble crochet stitch. You can do this by slip stitching to join, chaining 4, and then working your first treble crochet, or you can use a standing treble crochet stitch. This technique allows you to start a new row or round with the actual stitch instead of chaining up. This creates a neater, more professional look. It’s especially useful for color changes, helping to eliminate visible jogs between rounds. Follow my step-by-step photo and video tutorial to learn how!
Learn How to Start with a Standing Treble Crochet Stitch
US Crochet Terms (UK Crochet Terms: Double treble – tr)
TIP: Sometimes you will see this stitch referred to as the Triple Crochet Stitch.
- Place a slipknot on the crochet hook. TIP: Hold the yarn tail with your hook.
- Yarn over the hook two times. TIP: Place a finger on the yarn overs to stop them from moving.
- Insert the hook into the stitch or chain space specified in the pattern instructions.
- Yarn over the hook.
- Pull up one loop. You have 4 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook.
- Pull through 2 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook.
- Pull through 2 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook.
- Pull through the remaining 2 loops on the hook to complete the stitch. TIP: You can let go of the yarn tail.
- Follow the pattern instructions. The photo example shows the joining treble crochet stitch and 3 additional treble crochet stitches.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Mastering the standing treble crochet stitch is a simple way to improve the look of your crochet projects. Whether you’re changing colors or just looking for a cleaner start to your rounds, this technique will help you achieve a more polished finish. Try it out and see the difference!
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Need a better way to start a new round? A standing treble crochet stitch lets you begin with the actual stitch instead of chaining up. This technique eliminates color jogs and makes your crochet look neater. Check out my tutorial to learn how!
Happy crocheting!
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