How to Crochet the Trinity Stitch

I’ve got a fun, new stitch tutorial for you that I’m excited to share. If you are a fan of the Star Stitch, I think you’re really gonna like this one. They’re practically cousins! Today we’re going to be learning the Trinity Stitch. The trinity stitch is a dense and lightly textured stitch that even a beginner can learn. So let’s get started!

About the Stitch

This stitch has some definite similarities to the Star Stitch in the way that it’s worked. You’re going to be working across a row by pulling up a series of loops. However, you get a pretty different finished result. Instead of getting large star shapes, you will get some shorter textured rows.

This works up to be a pretty dense stitch pattern, so you can use it whenever you need a tighter fabric. And like I mentioned, it will add some great texture wherever you put it. This stitch is used in the Summer Waves Tops. In this pattern, I use this stitch largely for trim, but also as a way to break up open, lacy stitches. I think this stitch is a pretty fun alternative to a few rows of single crochet.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Foundation Row

1. Start by chaining and even number of stitches.
2. In the second chain from your hook, you’re going to work one single crochet. We’ll start and end all of out trinity stitch rows with a single crochet.
3. Now you’re to do a single crochet 3 together (sc3tog). Start by pulling up a loop in the same stitch as the previous stitch (two loops on hook). In the case of your first stitch, this will be in the same chain as that first single crochet. As you work across the row, it will be in the same stitch as your previous sc3tog.
4. Then you’re going to pull up a loop over the next two stitches (4 loops on hook).
5. Yarn over and pull through all four loops on your hook.
6. Chain 1.

You’re going to repeat Steps 3-6 across until you have just 2 stitches left in your row. Those last two stitches are just a little bit different, but it helps to keep our edges straight.

In the last two stitches…

1. Sc3tog in the same stitch as the previous stitch; start by pulling up a loop (two loops on hook).
2. Then you’re going to pull up a loop over the next two stitches (4 loops on hook).
3. Yarn over and pull through all four loops on your hook.
4. DO NOT chain 1.
5. Single crochet in the last stitch. This will be the same stitch as the last leg of your previous stitch.

Phew, we made it through the first row! Woohoo! Ok, let’s get back across and I think you’ll have it down.

Following Rows

You’re going to be repeating the same steps as the foundation row, but in this case, we will be working in the tops of the stitches and the chain spaces across the row. You’ll start the row with a single crochet, then begin your series of trinity stitches across the row. Make sure you pay close attention to those last two stitches. There is no ch space between the last sc3tog and the sc that finishes the row.

This series is your row repeat. You’ll start each row with a chain 1 and turn and continue this repeat until your piece reaches your desired height.

Pattern for Swatch

Row 1: Ch 24, sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Pull up a loop in same space as previous stitch and in each of the next two stitches. Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook (sc3tog). Ch 1.* Repeat from * to * across until 2 stitches remain. Pull up a loop in same space as previous stitch and in each of the next two stitches . Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook (sc3tog). Do not ch 1. Sc in same space as last stitch.

Row 2: Ch 1 and turn. Working in the top of each sc3tog st and the ch sps across. Sc 1. Sc3tog starting same space as previous stitch and in each of the next two stitches. *Ch 1. Sc3tog.* Repeat from * to * across until 2 stitches remain. Sc3tog in same space as previous stitch and in each of the next two stitches. Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Do no ch 1. Sc in same space as last stitch.

Rows 3-16: Repeat Row 2.

Video Tutorial

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! I think the trinity stitch is a great crochet stitch to add to your repertoire. It has more texture than your classic single crochet, but ends up close to the same size. Plus it’s got that slightly starry effect that you see in the Star Stitch, but it’s less of a yarn-eater. I actually think this is a really fun stitch to do just in general. As someone who can get bored with the same basic stitches at times, this is a great way to mix things up.

I’d love to see how you end up using it, so be sure to tag me in your projects on Instagram @craftingforweeks so that I can check them out!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!