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One of the great things about crochet is that once you know basic crochet stitches, you can use them to build your knowledge of other stitches with ease. DTR is an advanced stitch that is super easy to do especially if you know your basic crochet stitches like double crochet.
What is a DTR crochet stitch? DTR crochet stitch stands for double triple (treble) stitch. It is a stitch that is made of double crochet and triple crochet stitches mixed together. You can think of double-triple crochet stitch as one stitch above the TR (triple or treble crochet) in height.
Let’s look at where the DTR crochet stitch can be used and learn how to make it with step-by-step instructions.
Where can you use DTR crochet stitch
Double Triple crochet stitch is a tall stitch and as one of the taller stitches, Double Treble Crochet stitches are often used in lacy, loose crochet projects like shawls, table cloths, doilies and so on.
Double Triple Crochet stitch creates a beautiful airy fabric that can remind you of snowflakes, especially if worked as a part of a circular project.
DTR is also a great crochet stitch when you want to crochet something pretty quickly as the DTR stitches will add to the length of your crochet project in no time.
How do you use the DTR stitch
DTR is a really loose stitch and so if you are looking for a solid crochet fabric, it might not be the stitch to do use it for. However, DTR offers a really nice detail when used in combination with other, shorter, denser stitches.
You can add a row of DTR after every 10 rows of double crochet stitch (DC) in a shawl to give it a great airy feel.
You can also use a row or two of DTR in crochet patterns like a summer top to have a cute peekaboo effect in the back area.
And when it comes to super lacy doilies, DTR is just a perfect stitch as it creates the most delicate fabric with its tall stitches.
You can also make a beach sarong all made out of DTRs (with some double or single crochet borders for sturdiness). It will make it light and very airy, perfect for summer.
How do you make the DTR stitch?
Crocheting DTR stitch starting from chain
When you are starting with a foundation chain, make a slip knot, then make the chain for the length that you need or the number of stitches you want to have in your work plus 5.
To make the first stitch, yarn over three times, insert the crochet hook into the 6th chain from the hook (this will count as your first DTR).
Yarn over and pull the loop through. You have 5 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 4 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 3 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 2 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
Now you have that first DTR stitch done!
To make the next stitch, yarn over three times, insert hook into next available chain (front to back), yarn over and pull the loop through. You have 5 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 4 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 3 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 2 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
Now the second is DTR done! Now just continue in the same manner and repeat steps till the end of the row.
Crocheting DTR on a top of another row
When you are just starting the row, ch 5 (this turning chain counts as the first DTR), yarn over three times, insert hook into first available stitch (front to back), yarn over and pull the loop through. You have 5 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through the first 2 loops. You have 4 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 3 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 2 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
This first DTR is done, and it would be slightly different than the rest.
Here is how we do the DTR for the rest of the row. These will be very similar to the stitches above.
Yarn over three times, insert the crochet hook into the first available stitch (front to back), yarn over and pull the loop through. You have 5 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 4 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 3 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops. You have 2 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
And done!
Now, just continue in the same manner till the last stitch of the row.
To see how to make this stitch, check out the helpful video tutorial below:
DTR crochet stitch is another fun crochet stitch to have in your pocket. With it, you can now tackle new fun projects like lacework on scarves, shawls, doilies, or even tablecloths!
If you use chunky yarn and a large hook, you can incorporate this tall fast double triple crochet stitch into your blankets.
For more step-by-step tutorials for advanced and basic stitches, check out Crochet How-To category on this blog.
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