Double Treble Crochet Stitch (dtr) Photo + Video Tutorial

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

The double treble crochet stitch or as abbreviated in patterns “dtr” is a tall stitch the produces dramatic results.  Also referred to as the “double triple crochet stitch” It creates an open fabric and is very easy to learn.  Below is a video tutorial and a photo tutorial.  Happy crocheting!

Watch the video on how to crochet the double treble crochet stitch:

Can’t see the video? Get it here!

We’re going to make a little swatch…this is a great way to practice the stitch.  

Begin by making a chain as wide as you’d like your swatch to be, then 6 more chains.

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

Wrap the yarn around hook 3 times,

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

Insert the hook into the sixth chain from the hook.

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

Wrap yarn around hook and bring up a loop.

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

You’ll now have 5 loops on the hook.

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

Wrap yarn around hook and bring it through the first two loops,

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

You’ll now have 4 loops on the hook.

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

Wrap yarn around hook and bring it through the next two loops,

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

You’ll now have three loops on the hook.  Wrap yarn around hook again,

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

Two loops left on the hook.

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

Wrap yarn around hook again and bring it through the last two loops on the hook.

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

One loop left on the hook.  Repeat in each chain across your swatch or as indicated in your pattern.

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

To transition from row to row, simply chain 5,

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

And turn your work.

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

The ch 5 counts as one of the double treble crochet stitches in the row, so in the next stitch, work the dtr.  Continue with the dtr across the row.  All finished with our swatch, and happy crocheting to you!

Double Treble Crochet Stitch

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2 thoughts on “Double Treble Crochet Stitch (dtr) Photo + Video Tutorial

  1. at this point doing a single one would be an achievement for me…LOL I will get there eventually!

    1. I like to bring my hook and yarn right up to the video and crochet along…hope it helps! Have a lovely day too. 🙂

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