This crochet tutorial is going to teach you how to crochet the Quadruple Treble Crochet Stitch (qtr). This is one of the basic crochet stitches classified as one of the tall crochet stitches.
It is taller than the double treble crochet stitch (dtr) and triple treble crochet (trtr), and smaller than the quintuple treble crochet (quin tr).
The crochet stitch is explained in a step-by-step photo and video tutorial. You will also find details about the quadruple treble crochet stitch abbreviation, chart symbol, turning chains and more!
Find more: Beginner Crochet Stitches.
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The Steps of Quadruple Treble Crochet
A quick written description:
- Yarn over 5 times.
- Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Repeat step 3, 5 times.
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About the Quadruple Treble Crochet
Learn how to crochet the quadruple treble stitch.
This crochet tutorial is going to teach you how to crochet the Quadruple Treble Crochet Stitch (qtr). This is one of the basic crochet stitches classified as one of the tall crochet stitches.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Crochet a Blanket
Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
Abbreviations
The quadruple treble crochet stitch is abbreviated qtr or quad tr in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Quadruple Treble Crochet US vs UK Terms
It is important to note that there is a terminology difference between US terms and UK crochet terms.
The quadruple treble crochet stitch in this tutorial is based on US terminology, starting with 5 yarn overs. This is known as the quintuple treble crochet in UK terms.
In UK terms, the quadruple treble crochet is the same as the US triple treble crochet, starting with 4 yarn overs.
Instructions for the Quadruple Treble Crochet
Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
To start a row (or round) of double treble crochet, crochet 7 starting chain(s).
Start the double treble crochet with 5 yarn overs from back to front.
Insert crochet hook into next stitch or indicated stitch or chain space.
Pull up a loop, you have 7 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull the yarn through 2 loops on the crochet hook. You have now 6 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull the yarn through 2 loops on the crochet hook. You have now 5 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull the yarn through 2 loops on the crochet hook. You have now 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull the yarn through 2 loops on the crochet hook. You have now 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull the yarn through 2 loops on the crochet hook. You have now 2 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull the yarn through 2 loops on the crochet hook. You have now 1 loop on the crochet hook.
You have now finished the first quadruple treble stitch.
Repeat step 2-16 to crochet one more quadruple treble crochet stitch.
Quadruple Treble Crochet Crochet Chart Symbol
The quadruple treble stitch crochet chart symbol is simple and looks like a “T” with 5 lines across it representing the 5 yarn overs you do when you crochet a qtr.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the qtr stitch chart symbol.
Turning Chains for Quadruple Treble Crochet
Above you learned how to crochet quadruple treble crochet. However, when working in either rows or rounds, you may come across turning chains.
The turning chains are used to start rows or rounds.
The number of turning chains your crochet depends on the height of the crochet stitch.
For the quadruple treble stitch the most common number of turning chains is seven.
The crochet pattern you are following will specify if the turning chain counts as the first stitch (quadruple treble crochet) on the row or round.
Below you can see how the turning chains for the qtr may show up in a crochet chart pattern.
Quadruple Treble Crochet in Rows
You can crochet qtr stitches in rows, with as many number of stitches needed for your crochet projects.
In that case you will start your project with a row of foundation chain stitches.
Then to crochet your first row of quadruple treble crochet, you will repeat steps 2-16 to crochet quadruple treble crochet stitches into the next ch and every foundation chain until the end of the first row.
When you reach the end of the row, turn your work by flipping it to the other side, ready to work in the opposite direction over the stitches you most recently crocheted.
To start a second row of quadruple treble crochet stitches, chain seven (ch-7) and work quadruple treble crochet stitches into all the quadruple treble crochets from the first row. If the chain 7 counts as a stitch according to the pattern, work the first quadruple treble crochet into the second to last stitch from previous row.
Repeat row 2 to crochet the next row of these stitches as many times as needed for your pattern.
When working qtr in rows you can make crochet projects like scarves, afghans and so much more.
Quadruple Treble Crochet in Rounds
You can crochet qtr stitches in rounds.
In that case you start your project with a row of foundation chain stitches.
To work in rounds, you have to form a ring or a circle. To create a ring, slip stitch (sl st) into the first chain you make, make sure you don’t twist your chain stitches.
To crochet your first round of quadruple treble crochet:
- Chain 7 and repeat steps 2-16 to crochet quadruple treble crochet stitches into every foundation chain.
- When you reach the end of the round, slip stitch into the 7th chain made at the beginning of the round.
To start a new round of quadruple treble stitches, repeat steps 1 and 2 directly above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a triple treble crochet and a quadruple treble crochet?
The main difference between a triple treble crochet and a quadruple treble crochet is how many yarn overs the stitch starts with. The triple treble crochet starts with 4 yarn overs, while the quadruple treble starts with 5.
Is there such a thing as a quadruple crochet?
Yes, there is such a thing as a quadruple crochet, or quadruple treble crochet. It is a stitch that is crocheted the same way as the shorter stitches, but starts with 5 yarn overs.
What comes after quadruple crochet?
The stitch taller than the quadruple treble crochet is quintuple treble crochet stitches.
Can you crochet the quadruple treble crochet in front loops and back loops?
Yes, you can crochet quadruple treble crochet in either front loops only or back loops only, making the front loop quadruple treble crochet and back loop quadruple treble crochet.
What yarn weight is recommended to crochet the Quadruple Treble Crochet?
You can use any yarn weight to crochet the quadruple treble crochet. If you follow a free pattern or a specific tension/gauge is specified you should use the yarn weight suggested. Many find medium weight yarns such as worsted weight and aran weight yarn easiest for tall crochet stitches like the quadruple treble crochet.
