Crochet Foundation Treble

Aug 01, 2025 10:23 AM

Crochet Foundation Treble is a fantastic technique in crochet that allows you to create a foundation row of treble stitches without the need for a chain. It's perfect for starting projects that require a stretchier foundation, like shawls or blankets. By using this method, you can achieve a more flexible and seamless look to your work. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, mastering the foundation treble will open up a whole new world of possibilities for your projects. So grab your yarn and hook, and give it a try! Happy crocheting!

Supplies Used

Marriner Yarns Aran

5mm crochet hook

Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

st(s) – stitch(es)

yo – yarn over

ch – chain

tr – treble

Special Stitches

No special stitches were used in this pattern.

Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Start with a slip knot and ch4 (this is the only chaining you will do when making a foundation treble stitch)

Step 2: Yo twice and insert your hook in the 4th ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo and pull through the first loop on hook (still 4 loops left on hook).

You have now created the first base chain.

Step 3: Yo and pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops left on hook), yo and again pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops left on hook), finally, yo and pull through the 2 loops left on hook.

You have now created the treble stitch on top of the base chain. This counts as one stitch when counting stitches and is being abbreviated as ftr.

Step 4: Let’s create another base chain. Yo twice and turn your work with the bottom up to expose the first base chain.

Insert your hook under both loops of the chain.

Yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo and pull through the first loop on hook (still 4 loops left on hook).

Now you have a new base chain.

Step 5: Next, we will make the treble stitch on top of that base chain.

Yo and pull through the first 2 loops on hook (3 loops left on hook), yo and again pull through the first 2 loops on the hook (2 loops left on hook), yo and pull through the 2 remaining loops on hook.

Another foundation treble stitch is complete.

Step 6: Let’s make another foundation treble stitch (ftr) from start to end.

To make the base chain, yo twice and turn your work upside down to expose the previous base chains, insert your hook under the last chain, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo and pull through just one loop on the hook (still 4 loops on hook).

To make the tr on top, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops left on hook), yo pull through the first 2 loops on hook (2 loops left on hook), yo and pull through the 2 remaining loops on hook.

Repeat step 6 until you have the required length or number of stitches.

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