Crochet Trinity Stitch Free Tutorial
The crochet Trinity Stitch is aptly named because it is worked over three stitches! This beautiful stitch creates a flower or starburst look. It is another thick, textured, and reversible stitch.
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The Trinity Stitch Crochet pattern was requested many times when I first mentioned doing this crochet along, so it immediately went on my list, and I’m so happy you all pointed this stitch out to me, because it’s so pretty!
This stitch is the March 2024 New Year’s Resolution CAL stitch!
And because the word Trinity refers to “three”, I thought the third month of the year would be a great time to use this stitch!
The crochet Trinity stitch is great, because the possibilities are pretty endless with this one! Not only is it a one row repeat stitch that’s easy to replicate, there isn’t a project type out there that wouldn’t look great with it!
The only caveat is that this stitch does end up being pretty thick, so if you were wanting to make a summer top, I would suggest a nice lace or fingering weight yarn. But if you were wanting to make an afghan, any yarn weight could be used! The afghan will turn out thick and squishy!
The Trinity stitch would also be beautiful mixed with other stitch patterns to break it up a bit. Maybe a few rows of trinity stitch mixed with some double crochet rows?
The Trinity Stitch crochet pattern has a few advanced techniques that may not make this beginner friendly, although I would never discourage you from trying! If you’re feeling confident and you know how to make a sc3tog, then why not dive in?!
How to get the Trinity Stitch Afghan Square Crochet Pattern:
Trinity Stitch Afghan Square Crochet Pattern
Option 1: Continue scrolling for free pattern instructions on this site
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Option 3: Purchase the “12 Crochet Stitch Afghan Squares” ebook.
The Crochet Pattern
Gauge
10 trinity sts x 16 rows = 5”
Finished Measurements
15″ x 15″ after blocking
Stitch Guide
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc3tog = See Special Stitches
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
YO = Yarn Over
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- This square is worked from bottom to top.
- This pattern is worked in a multiple of 2 chains (which yields an odd number stitch count); the instructions are written for a beginning ch-54, but you can add or remove chains in multiples of 2.
- To work a gauge swatch, chain 12 then work the pattern below for 16 total rows.
Special Stitches
Single crochet three together (sc3tog) = Insert hook in 1st stitch indicated, YO, draw up a loop, insert hook in next stitch indicated, YO, draw up a loop, insert hook in 3rd st indicated, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Instructions
R1. Working in the back bump of the chain across:
Ch 54, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc3tog starting in same space as sc + next two unworked chains, ch 1, *sc3tog starting in same space that the previous sc3tog ended + next two unworked chains, ch 1* across, sc3tog over last 3 chs, do not ch 1, sc in last ch (same space last sc3tog ended), turn (26 sc3tog, 25 ch-1, 2 sc)
R2. Ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc3tog starting in same space as sc + next two sts, ch 1, *sc3tog starting in same space that the previous sc3tog ended + next two sts, ch 1* across, sc3tog over last 3 sts, do not ch 1, sc in last st (same space last sc3tog ended), turn (26 sc3tog, 25 ch-1, 2 sc)
Repeat R2 until fabric measures 14 ½; Break Yarn.
R3. Ch 1, sc in the end of every other row and st arnd, keeping a loose tension; Fasten.
Finishing
- Block square to 15″ x 15″
- Hide all strings.
And that’s how you crochet the Trinity Stitch!
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