| | |

How to crochet the linked treble crochet stitch (UK linked double treble)

Updated on
Linked treble crochet swatch

Ever since I first saw linked crochet stitches being used, I knew I had to try them.

When I finally got around to trying linked stitches, I never looked back. I enjoyed working with them so much that I decided to create some tutorials so you could give them a go too.

Save to pinterest
Like this stitch but not ready yet? Save it on Pinterest for later!

This tutorial is for the linked treble crochet (ltr) (or linked double treble (ldtr) if you use UK terms).

The linked treble crochet is used in the big love blanket pattern pictured below, where it is worked in the round, and as a granny square motif in the free little love square pattern.

A textured square crochet blanket, yellow with navy and white stripes lies on a flat surface

A separate tutorial for linked double (ldc) and linked half double (lhdc) can be found here which talks more about linked crochet stitches in general and what projects they are suited to.

You can see both the (US) linked half double and linked treble stitches used in the Corona Summer vest pattern here.

Side view of woman wearing pink vest top, head cannot be seen
The body of this vest uses the linked treble crochet and the collar and hem use linked half double crochet stitches

This tutorial for the linked treble crochet stitch includes written and step-by-step photo instructions and a video for left and right handlers.

So without further ado, lets get stuck in!

Linked treble crochet (UK linked double treble) – Overview

The abbreviation for the linked treble crochet is ldc (ldtr for linked double treble if you use UK terms). I will refer to the stitch as the linked treble from here on out.

Essentially the stitch is worked the same as a normal treble – BUT you change the way you add loops to your hook before you insert it into the stitch you’re working in.

With a standard treble, you yarn over twice (so you have 3 loops on your hook), insert your hook into the stitch you’re working into, yarn over, pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through two loops 3 times.

With a linked treble, you get those 3 initial loops on your hook by linking to the previous stitch, then you work the treble as normal.

Below are the step by step instructions to achieve this.

How to crochet the Linked Treble Crochet (ltr), UK Linked Double Treble

Start with a beginning linked treble (beg-ltr)

  • Start the row with a chain 3 to create your ‘beginning ltr’ or beg-ltr
  • Insert hook into the second chain from hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the third chain from hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
  • Insert hook into first stitch of the row, yarn over, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook)
  • Yarn over, pull through 2 loops 3 times to complete the beg-ltr

How to crochet a standard linked treble (ltr)

  • For subsequent linked treble stitches (ltr); Insert hook into the top horizontal bar of the previous stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next horizontal bar (below the first), yarn over pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
  • Insert hook into next stitch (or the stitch you’re working into), yarn over, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook)
  • Yarn over, pull through 2 loops 3 times to complete the stitch

The trickiest part is identifying the horizontal loops – which you can see quite clearly in the photo guide below – but once you have that then you’re away.

Linked treble crochet (ltr) – Step by step photo guide

How to crochet the beginning linked treble (beg-str) crochet to start the row

Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Chain 3
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yarn over pull up a loop
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Insert hook into third chain from hook, yarn over, pull up a loop
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops to complete the first stitch

Note that if you find that your beg-ltr is a little tight, you can start with a ch4 and work into the 2nd and 3rd chains which will leave the 4th chain to assist in turning at the end of the previous row. This will really depend on your tension and preference.

Photo guide showing how to crochet linked treble crochet (ltr)

Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Insert hook under first / top horizontal bar
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Insert hook into first horizontal bar, yarn over, pull up a loop
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Insert hook under second horizontal bar, yarn over and pull up a loop
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook)
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops
Crochet tutorial step grey yarn swatch on blue background being worked with wooden crochet hook
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops to complete the stitch

If you struggle with the still photos, check out the video tutorials below in left or right handed format to see the stitch in action!

Linked treble crochet (UK double treble) – Right handed video tutorial

Below you will find a right handed video tutorial demonstrating how to crochet the linked treble crochet.

Linked treble crochet (UK double treble) – Left handed video tutorial

Below is a left handed tutorial demonstrating the linked treble crochet (UK linked double treble).

I hope you found this tutorial useful. Linked crochet stitches are a lot of fun to work and create a beautiful texture.

You can also use the same approach to worked taller linked stitches such as linked double trebles and triple trebles. At this stage you are also essentially working the Tunisuan simple stitch, so linked stitches are a great introduction to Tunisian crochet techniques.

Happy Hooking

Dx

Click here for more crochet stitch tutorials.

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply