If you want to add super‑tall stitches to your crochet projects — whether for open, lacy fabric or dramatic height — the Triple Treble Crochet (often shortened to TTR or trtr) is a stitch worth learning. It’s even taller than a double treble, and it creates gorgeous vertical lines that work beautifully in shawls, scarves, openwork blankets, and statement pieces.

Let’s walk through exactly how to crochet a Triple Treble Crochet stitch step by step!

What You’ll Need

Before we begin:

• Yarn of your choice — lighter yarns show lacy openwork best, but TTR works with chunky yarn too
  
  

• A crochet hook to match your yarn
  
  

• Scissors + yarn needle for finishing
  
  

This stitch is all about height and openness, so it’s a fun one to explore!

Terms & Abbreviations (US)

• ch = chain
  
  

• YO = yarn over
  
  

• st = stitch
  
  

• TTR = Triple Treble Crochet
  
  

How the Triple Treble Crochet Works

The triple treble crochet is taller than a treble, and the key is how many yarn overs you make at the start — exactly four yarn overs before inserting your hook into the stitch. That gives your stitch extra height!

Here’s the motion:

1. Yarn over four times
   
   

2. Insert your hook into the stitch you want to work into
   
   

3. Yarn over and pull up a loop
   
   

4. Then draw through two loops at a time until all loops are worked off the hook
   
   

It sounds like a lot — but take it slow, and you’ll be cruising through them in no time! Let’s break it down cleanly.

Step‑by‑Step: Triple Treble Crochet

Step 1 — Start with Yarn Overs

YO four times.

This sets you up for the tall structure of the stitch.

Step 2 — Insert into the Stitch

Insert your hook into the stitch indicated by your pattern — often the next stitch in the row or space.
Then YO and pull up a loop.
You’ll now have 6 loops on your hook.

Step 3 — Draw Through in Groups

Now you’ll work those loops off in pairs:

• YO and pull through 2 loops
  

  

• YO and pull through 2 loops
  

  

• YO and pull through 2 loops
  

  

• YO and pull through 2 loops
  

  

• YO and pull through 2 loops
  

  

After those three passes, you’re left with just one loop on your hook — that’s your completed Triple Treble Crochet (TTR)!

Trying It in a Row

Here’s what a row of TTR stitches might look like:

• Chain a foundation (for example, a multiple of 10 plus 6)
  
  

• Row 1: Work triple treble crochet in each chain across
  

  

• Row 2: Chain 6 (counts as first TTR), turn, and TTR in each stitch across
  

  

Because the stitches are so tall, the project will grow quickly!

Tips for Beautiful Triple Trebles

• Keep tension light: Because TTR is tall, tight tension makes it hard to pull through all the loops.
  
  

• Use a larger hook than your yarn calls for if you want a more lacy, open look.
  
  

• Chain height matters: Use a turning chain that matches the height of your TTR (like ch 5) so your edges stay straight.
  
  

• Practice makes perfect: The rhythm feels weird at first, but after a few stitches it becomes intuitive.
  
  

What Projects Work Well with TTR

Triple Treble Crochets shine in projects that benefit from height and openness:

• Airy shawls and wraps
  
  

• Lightweight scarves with tall stitch definition
  
  

• Blanket borders that need height without bulk
  
  

• Open cardigan panels
  
  

• Boho bags with a relaxed drape

Because TTR stitches are so tall, they’re great when you want fast progress with dramatic texture.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know how to crochet a Triple Treble Crochet stitch, you’ve unlocked one of crochet’s tallest standard stitches! It’s bold, elegant, and makes a statement in any project you choose.

Grab your yarn and hook, give it a whirl, and enjoy those gorgeous tall stitches forming before your eyes. Happy hooking!