This crochet tutorial for a crossed treble stitch has been on my To Do list for quite a while. As soon as I saw the pretty crochet stitch, I loved it! I absolutely knew I wanted to crochet something with the crossed treble stitch.
I’ve since learned that it can also be referred to as the Cane stitch or the Star Mesh stitch.
The trouble was, I didn’t understand the written crochet pattern I’d found. With a bit of research and some trawling of Pinterest, I found a few different versions of old, step-by-step photo tutorials. Each version had its own take, and they were all slightly different.
Eventually, I pieced together how it was done, and in an effort to save you from all that faffing, I’ve filmed a crochet stitch tutorial to show you how to crochet the crossed treble stitch!
Also, I’m quite pleased that my faffings turned into a new design. I used the stitch in my Holey Smokes! crochet shawl, which is available on Ravelry. Read more about it Here. It’s a crochet fade!
Crossed Treble Stitch
Find some step-by-step pictures below. Please note that the written instructions are for the stitch itself, rather than a full swatch. The stitch pattern requires multiples of 4 stitches.
The Crossed Treble is worked over 3 stitches (including a missed stitch in the middle). The bottom “legs” of the cross are made first, and then the top right “arm”. The second “arm” is a treble worked into the centre of the cross that’s created.
If you want to work a swatch as I do in the tutorial, chain multiples of 4. Begin the first Crossed Tr in the 6th ch from the hook. At the end, turn and ch 5 to begin the next second row. The rest of the pattern is a repeat of the second row, which staggers the CT’s over the ones of the row below. Watch the crossed treble stitch video tutorial, and you’ll know what I mean!
Crossed Treble Stitch Instructions
YO (yarn over) twice, insert hook into required st, YO & pull through loop (4 loops on hook), YO & pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), YO, miss 1 st, insert hook into next st, YO & pull through loop (5 loops on hook), (YO & pull through 2 loops on hook) 4 times, ch1, YO, insert hook in middle 2 sts of cross, YO & pull through (3 loops on hook), (YO & pull through 2 loops) twice.
The photo above shows yarn wrapped twice around the hook, ready to start the next crossed treble stitch.
Good luck and enjoy!! Cheers. X
Never heard of that stitch, looking good! Love the fancy nails …. putting mine to shame
I promise it’s a good one!
I did the nails especially. How sad is that?! :D:D
Rosina thank you so!!! Much for the video I really am a visual learner now I will be able to make your beautiful shawl and baby blanket right now I am working on the Urban Stripe shawl and I really love the modern look of it ! The way it drapes ECT. You are my favorite designer. Happy New Year
You’re welcome! It’s a tricky stitch to learn and I knew this would be helpful.
Glad you’re enjoying the Urban Stripe. I love the simplicity of that one, it works really well (if I’m allowed to say that about my own design!!).
Thank you so much and Happy New Year to you too 😀
smashing little tutorial… I know how long something like that takes to put together, so thank you xx
Thank you Nicola! Thanks for saying that 😀 xx
That’s a beautiful stitch, thank you for the tutorial! ☺
Thank you, I’m glad you like it 🙂
This stitch is lovely! I’ll definitely be having a go.
I feel like I’ve neglected your marvellous blog and vlog recently- I’m so sorry! I have watched the last two episodes but never got round to commenting ☹️ I enjoyed them very much, you got some nice yarny gifts! I love the Granny-a-long idea, would a wip be allowed as it might give the the incentive to actually finish the 🤬🤬🤬🤬ing thing!!!? Much love, Teresa
Thank you Teresa! That’s OK! January is a weird month where it takes an age to get back into the swing of things!
Granny is a go go, the blog post is written and the Ravelry thread is in place. I’m really looking forward to it. Are you thinking of finishing your jacket?
xxx
How did you know??!!! Yep that’s the project I’m hoping to finish and hopefully swan around in for a few days before spring comes! I’m looking forward to the CAL, yay you for organising me!! 😆
My brain is full of crochet things?! 😀 😀