In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the trinity stitch working in rows and in rounds. This stitch is a solid, textured crochet stitch. When worked in rows, it is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for potholders, washcloths, pillow covers, bags and other projects that need structure and durability. When worked in rows, it is great for scarves, blankets, cardigans and crochet tops.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The double V and ripple stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. The instructions below have two parts: the first part shows how to work in rows, and the second part shows how to work in rounds.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50g yarn, color: 3803 (light lilac). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the trinity stitch working in rows
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an even number of chains. You will work in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook. Next you will make a trinity stitch working in the last stitch where you have just worked in and the next two stitches.
3. So, insert your hook in the same stitch where you have just made a single crochet, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
4. Insert your hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
5. Insert your hook in the next stitch and make the fourth loop.
6. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all four loops on your hook.
7. Chain one. You have just made the first trinity stitch! You will make the second stitch working in the last stitch where you have just worked in and the next two stitches.
8. So, insert your hook in the last stitch where you have just worked in and make a loop. Now you have two loops on your hook.
9. Then insert your hook in the next stitch and make a loop. Now you have three loops on your hook.
10. Insert your hook in the next stitch and make the fourth loop.
11. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all four loops.
12. Chain one.
13. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row don’t chain one as usually.
14. Instead make a single crochet in the last stitch where you have just worked in.
Row 2
15. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
16. Make a single crochet in the very first stitch. Next you will make a trinity stitch working in the last stitch where you have just worked in and the next two stitches.
17. So, insert your hook in the same stitch where you have just made a single crochet and make a loop. Now you have two loops on your hook.
18. Insert your hook in the next stitch and make a loop. Now you have three loops on your hook.
19. Insert your hook in the next stitch and make the fourth loop.
20. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all four loops.
21. Chain one.
22. Then make another trinity stitch in the same way as before.
23. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row don’t chain one as usually.
24. Instead make a single crochet in the last stitch where you have just worked in. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished trinity stitch working in rows
25. Done!
Photo instructions for the trinity stitch working in rounds
Round 1
1. Start with a round base that would have an even number of stitches. Connect with a slip stitch at the end of the round.
Round 2
2. Chain one.
3. Make a single crochet in the next stitch (not the one where you connected with a slip stitch). Next you will make a trinity stitch working in the last stitch where you have just worked in and the next two stitches.
4. So, insert your hook in the same stitch where you have made the single crochet, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
5. Insert your hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
6. Insert your hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have four loops on your hook.
7. Yarn over.
8. Pull the yarn through all four loops.
9. Chain one. You have just made the first trinity stitch! To make the second stitch, you will work in the last stitch where you have just worked in and the next two stitches.
10. So, insert your hook in the last stitch where you have just worked in, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
11. Insert your hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
12. Insert your hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have four loops on your hook.
13. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all four loops.
14. Chain one.
15. Continue working in the same way until the end of the round. At the end of the round don’t chain one as usually.
16. Instead make a slip stitch in the single crochet.
Round 3
17. Chain one. It does not count as a stitch. You will work in the same stitch where you made a slip stitch.
18. So, make a single crochet in the very first stitch. Next you will make a trinity stitch.
19. Insert your hook in the same stitch where you have just made a single crochet, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
20. Insert your hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
21. Insert your hook in the next stitch and make the fourth loop.
22. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all four loops.
23. Chain one.
24. Make another trinity stitch in the same way as before.
25. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row don’t chain one as usually.
26. Instead make a slip stitch to the single crochet. For the rest of the pattern repeat round 3.
Finished trinity stitch working in rows
27. Done!
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Beautiful and easy.
IWould love too have more like this please.
I am glad that you like this stitch. I will try to put more similar tutorials!
Thank you. Probably the clearest instructions I have ever read.
Thank you so much! 🙂
Thank you for the great visual description of this stitch… I’m going to try it for a book cover for my daughter..
I am glad that you like my tutorial 🙂 I am sure your book cover will look beautiful!
You really know how to use your hook. The patterns are so beautiful.
Thank you very much!