This crochet tutorial is going to teach you how to crochet the Quintuple Treble Crochet Stitch (quintr). 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), triple treble crochet (trtr) and quadruple treble crochet (qtr or quad tr).
The crochet stitch is explained in a step-by-step photo and video tutorial. You will also find details about the quintuple treble crochet stitch abbreviation, chart symbol, turning chains and more!
Find more: Beginner Crochet Stitches.
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The Steps of Quintuple Treble Crochet
A quick written description:
- Yarn over 6 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, 6 times.
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About the Quintuple Treble Crochet
Learn how to crochet the quintuple treble crochet stitch. This is one of the basic crochet stitches classified as one of the tall crochet stitches.
This crochet tutorial is going to teach you how to crochet the Quintuple Treble Crochet Stitch (quintr). 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 quintuple treble crochet is abbreviated quintr or quin tr in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Quintuple 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 quintuple treble crochet stitch in this tutorial is based on US terminology, starting with 6 yarn overs. This is known as the sextuple treble crochet in UK terms.
In UK terms, the quintuple treble crochet is the same as the US quadruple treble crochet, starting with 5 yarn overs.
Instructions for the Quintuple Treble Crochet
Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
To start a row (or round) of double treble crochet, chain 7 stitches.
Start the double treble crochet with 6 yarn overs from back to front. On photo: The yarn wraps 6 times around the crochet hook.
Insert crochet hook into next stitch or indicated stitch or chain space.
Pull up a loop, you have 8 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull the yarn through 2 loops on the crochet hook. You have now 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 quintuple treble stitch.
Repeat step 2-18 to crochet one more quintuple treble crochet stitch.
Quintuple Treble Crochet Crochet Chart Symbol
The quintuple treble crochet stitch crochet chart symbol is simple and looks like a “T” with 6 lines across it representing the 6 yarn overs you do when you crochet a quintuple treble crochet.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the quintr stitch chart symbol.
Turning Chains for Quintuple Treble Crochet
Above you learned how to crochet quintuple 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 quintuple treble crochet stitch the most common number of turning chains is eight.
The crochet pattern you are following will specify if the turning chain counts as the first stitch (quintuple treble crochet) on the row or round.
Below you can see how the turning chains for the quintuple treble crochet may show up in a crochet chart pattern.
Quintuple Treble Crochet in Rows
You can crochet quintr 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 quintuple treble crochet, you will repeat steps 2-18 to crochet quintuple 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 quintr stitches, chain eight (ch-8) and work quintr crochet stitches into all the quintr from the first row. If the chain 8 counts as a stitch according to the pattern, work the first quintr 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 quintr in rows you can make crochet projects like scarves, shawls afghans, stitch patterns and so much more.
Quintuple Treble Crochet in Rounds
You can crochet quintr 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 quintuple treble crochet:
- Chain 8 and repeat steps 2-18 to crochet quintuple treble crochet stitches into every foundation chain.
- When you reach the end of the round, slip stitch into the 8th chain made at the beginning of the round.
To start a new round of quintuple treble crochet, repeat steps 1 and 2 directly above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a quintuple treble crochet and a quadruple treble crochet?
The main difference between a quintuple treble crochet and a quadruple treble crochet is how many yarn overs the stitch starts with. The quintuple treble crochet starts with 6 yarn overs, while the quadruple treble starts with 5.
Can you crochet quintuple treble crochet stitches through the front loops and back loops?
Yes, you can crochet quintuple treble crochet stitches through front loops and back loops. Instead of inserting the crochet hook into a stitch, insert it either into the front loop or back loop as indicated in the pattern.
