Secrets Of The Tunisian Stitch Revealed Crochet Guide

Master Tunisian Stitch crochet! Make cozy blankets, stylish scarves, and decor with our easy guide. Perfect for all skill levels.

How To Crochet Tunisian Stitch

Unlock the mysteries of the Tunisian Stitch with this engaging crochet guide. The pattern showcases a beautiful blend of knit and crochet techniques, resulting in a unique, textured fabric with the beauty of Tunisian Stitch. Perfect for creating cozy blankets, stylish scarves, or intricate home decor, the this crochet stitch stands out with its dense and structured appearance. This guide demystifies the process, making it easy to create charming, handmade pieces with a professional finish.

Uses Of Crochet Tunisian Stitch:

1. Washcloths: As demonstrated in the video, the Tunisian stitch creates a dense and textured fabric, ideal for making washcloths.
2. Scarves: By using a longer Tunisian crochet hook, you can apply this stitch to make beautiful and warm scarves.
3. Blankets and Afghans: The dense texture of the Tunisian stitch is perfect for larger projects like blankets. You’ll need a longer hook or a Tunisian crochet hook designed for bigger projects.
4. Dishcloths: Similar to washcloths, the dense and durable fabric created by the Tunisian stitch is excellent for dishcloths.
5. Garments: You can create unique pieces of clothing such as sweaters or cardigans using the Tunisian stitch, offering a knit-like appearance with crochet techniques.
6. Pillows and Cushions: The stitch creates a thick fabric ideal for making cushion covers that are both functional and decorative.

How To Crochet Tunisian Stitch

Materials:

• Yarn of your choice
• Crochet hook (preferably a Tunisian crochet hook if making a larger project, otherwise a regular hook can be used for smaller projects like a washcloth)

Steps:

Foundation Row:

1. Chain: Create a foundation chain. The number of chains can be as long or short as you’d like.
2. Working into the back bumps:
   • Skip the first chain.
   • Insert your hook into the back bump of the next chain.
   • Yarn over and pull through the loop, leaving the loop on the hook.
   • Repeat this process in each back bump across the chain.
   • You should have a number of loops on your hook equal to the number of chains minus one.

Forward Pass:

3. Once you have all the loops on your hook, this row is complete, and it’s called the forward pass.

Return Pass:

4. Return pass:
   • Yarn over and pull through the first loop on the hook.
   • Yarn over and pull through two loops.
   • Repeat yarn over and pull through two loops until only one loop remains on the hook.

Main Pattern Rows:

5. Next Rows:
   • For the subsequent rows, identify the vertical bars formed by the loops on the previous row.
   • Insert your hook from right to left under the first vertical bar.
   • Yarn over and pull through the loop, leaving the loop on the hook.
   • Continue this process for each vertical bar across to form your forward pass.

Return Pass:

6. Return pass:
   • Yarn over and pull through the first loop on the hook.
   • Yarn over and pull through two loops.
   • Repeat yarn over and pull through two loops until only one loop remains on the hook.

Binding Off:

7. Finishing Off:
   • Once your project reaches the desired length, bind off your work.
   • Insert your hook under the next vertical bar, yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook (similar to a slip stitch).
   • Continue across the row.
   • Finish by making a knot and cutting the yarn.

Tips:

• Make sure to keep your tension loose enough to allow the hook to move freely.
• For a denser fabric, consider going up a hook size or two.
• Ensure edges remain straight by consistently working into both legs of the last stitch.

Final Thoughts:

• Tunisian crochet creates a fabric that looks like knit.
• It’s perfect for making washcloths, but you’ll need a longer hook for larger projects like scarves or blankets.

Tunisian Crochet

• This pattern uses the Tunisian simple stitch.
• There are many other Tunisian crochet stitches.
• Consider trying larger projects with a longer hook.

Enjoy trying out Tunisian crochet and making your beautiful washcloth!