Are you ready to learn exactly how to tr4tog in crochet?
From understanding the steps of the stitch, hooks and yarns needed, to learning the common abbreviations, this article will guide you through everything that you need to know about how to tr4tog in crochet.
With this step-by-step tutorial for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike, learning how to tr4tog in crochet has never been easier!
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What is the tr4tog or Treble Crochet 4 Together
The tr4tog or treble crochet 4 together is an easy way to decrease 3 stitches when crocheting treble crochet stitches.
The treble crochet stitch is one of the basic crochet stitches that are the building blocks of crochet.
You can crochet the tr4tog in just 9 simple steps.
The steps of the tr4tog:
- Yarn over 2 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.
- Repeat step 1 – 4.
- Repeat step 1 – 4.
- Repeat step 1 – 4. You have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
Materials Needed
To crochet the tr4tog you can use any crochet hook size and yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested.
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Treble Crochet 4 Together Abbreviations
The treble crochet 4 together is abbreviated tr4tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
tr4tog Crochet Chart Symbol
The treble crochet 4 together chart symbol is related to the treble crochet (tr) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with four legs. On each leg you have a two lines across it representing the yarn overs you do on treble crochet stitches.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the tr4tog crochet stitch chart symbol.
Alternative Treble Crochet Decreases
- If you want to decrease less than 3 treble crochet stitches, see the tutorials on tr2tog or tr3tog.
- If you’re interested in an alternative way to decrease 1 treble crochet stitch, look at the invisible double crochet decrease.
- Learn everything there is to know about decreasing treble crochet stitches in the overview post.
- Or learn about all crochet decreases, including how to decrease for different stitches like single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc).
Treble Crochet 4 Together Step By Step Photo Tutorial
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the tr4tog (us terms), a tr decrease stitch, in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 3 crochet stitches.
How To Tr4tog In Crochet – Treble Crochet 4 Together
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Instructions
- Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the first stitch, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the second stitch, you have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the third stitch, you have 6 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the fourth stitch, you have 7 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
- Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the treble crochet four together and have decreased 3 stitches.
Notes
Treble Crochet Four Together Video Tutorial
Commonly Asked Questions About tr4tog
Is the tr4tog the same as a treble crochet cluster stitch?
No, the treble crochet cluster stitch are often worked into 1 stitch and often with only 3 treble stitches. The treble crochet 4 tog (tr4tog) is worked over 4 stitches.
Does the tr4tog have a right and wrong side?
The side facing you when you crochet the tr4tog is considered the right side, while the other side is considered the back of the stitch.
Treble Crochet Decreases – Step-By-Step Tutorials
- Treble Crochet 2 Together (tr2tog)
- Treble Crochet 3 Together (tr3tog)
- Treble Crochet 4 Together (this tutorial)
- Invisible Treble Crochet Decrease
