Welcome friends! This is my first How-To blog post and I am excited to share with you. I am going to show you how to Tunisian Crochet. Some of you may have heard of it and others maybe not. Either way, you will learn how to do it today!
Tunisian Crochet is a fabulous way of mixing crocheting and knitting. It’s a back and forth motion of taking stitches on and off the hook with out turning. And don’t worry if the “knitting” part scares you. I promise you don’t need to know a thing about knitting to do this.
To start off, you need a Tunisian Crochet hook. This is also called an afghan hook.
As you can see, it’s a long crochet hook…
… with a stopper at the end like a knitting needle. This is so your stitches won’t fall off the hook
If you can’t get your hands on one of these, you can use one of your regular crochet hooks. This is great to use for practicing. But keep in mind, you can’t make as many stitches and you have to make sure you can keep those stiches on your hook. I recommend putting something on the end of the hook like a hair binder or something like that.
As far as yarn, feel free to use whatever you have on hand that will work with your hook.
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Stitches
Ch– Chain
Yo– Yarn over
Sts- Stitches
Sk– Skip
Sl St– Slip Stitch
Did you notice there’s no single, double, treble (etc.) crochets? That’s why this is so easy!
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A big thing you need to know and keep in mind as you do this is that you will go back and forth on your work and never turn. The right side of your work is always facing you. These will be called The Forward Pass and The Return Pass.
The Forward Pass you will be working right to left and The Return Pass you will work left to right. Basically you are just zig-zagging back and forth. I promise it’s not complicated.
So lets getting started! Big Tip: Try to work loosely if possible. This will help prevent your work from curling
First we need to do the foundation row, which is one forward pass and one return pass. Make a slip knot and place it on your hook
Next you need to chain. You can do as many as you like, but I did 15. A good number to start with when practicing. I also don’t recommend doing too many.
Chain 15
Now we are going to start The Forward Pass for the foundation row. This will involve simply pulling up a loop in each chain. *You will keep all the loops on the hook as you go.
To start, insert your hook into the 2nd chain from the hook. (The loop on the hook counts as the first loop)
Yarn over
And pull up a loop. You now have two loops on your hook
Keeping all your loops on the hook, repeat this in all remaining chains across. You will then have 15 (or whatever amount of chains you started with) on your hook. Do not turn
Now we will do The Return Pass of the foundation row, going left to right. Once again, do not turn. To start, yarn over…
… and pull through first loop.
Next, yarn over and pull through two loops. The rest of the return pass, you will continue to yarn over and pull through two loops at a time. You will do this until there is one loop left on your hook
Now you should have this
You have just completed the foundation row!
Now we will start Row 1, the forward pass and the return pass. You will be repeating this row for the rest of the pattern.
In Row 1, you will be dealing with vertical bars that you have created from your foundation row. If you count them, you should have the same number as the amount of stitches you started with. Make sure you include the last bar at the end.
To start Row 1 (the forward pass), skip first vertical bar from previous row. Insert your hook into the second vertical bar.
Yarn over…
… and pull up a loop. Now you have two loops on your hook.
Continue doing this in every vertical bar to the end.
Do not turn
Can you start to see the pattern? Next we will start the return pass, working left to right. Yarn over and pull through first loop. You will only pull through one loop at the beginning of each return pass.
Next, yarn over and pull through two loops. Continue to yarn over and pull through two loops at a time until you have one loop left on your hook. (This is the same as the return pass from the foundation row)
Once again, you should have 15 (or amount to started with) vertical bars.
Now you just repeat row 1 (the forward and return pass) as much as you’d like. Here’s a little swatch I made
I just love the pattern and texture it makes. And it’s nice and sturdy.
So there you have it! The basic Tunisian Crochet Stitch. Why don’t you take some time to practice. I will post tomorrow how to finish off your work.
Also, if this seemed kind of wordy, here is a short version of the pattern for you
ch- chain
yo- yarn over
rep- repeat
sk- skip
Foundation Row (forward pass): Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo and draw up a loop (2 loops on hook), *keeping all loops on hook, insert hook in next ch, yo and draw up a loop; rep from * across – Do not turn.
Foundation Row (return pass): Yo and draw through first loop, *yo and draw through 2 loops; rep from * until 1 loop remains (this loop becomes the first st of the next row) – Do not turn.
Row 1 (forward pass): Sk first vertical bar of previous row (against edge of piece), *keeping all loops on hook, insert hook from right to left under next vertical bar, yo and draw up a loop; rep from * across. Do not turn.
Row 1 (return pass): Work same as Foundation Row (return pass).
Rep both passes of Row 1
I hope this How-To was ok for you guys! Like I said, this is my first time doing this. If you have any questions feel free to ask in the comments or send me an email. Oh and if you ask in the comments, please make sure you have an email address so I can respond.
To learn how to finish off your work click here!
Check out my other Tunisian Crochet tutorials
Basic Stitch and How to finish off
vikki says
this is so cool of you to post this. I have been wanting to do this. I have read your post and will be back tonight to sit in front of my puter screen until I get it down..Yipee!!!
rachael says
This tutorial is fantatic! I've only been crocheting a month but got this straight away and have my swatch and awaiting how to cast off 🙂 thank you!
Sarah @ Sarahndipities says
This is sooooo cool! I've never been able to figure this out before!!! Can't wait to give it a try!!
Scribe says
what a neat new thing to learn! thanks for the tutorial, you did a beautiful job… i bookmarked it!
Sandy says
I bought my afghan hook this weekend and am going to give this a try. I'll let you know how it goes!
hafza says
Oh this looks so easy…I'm using my crochet hook to try it out!! Thanks for sharing this.
SARITHA says
I always thought it was very complicated.After seeing this tutorial, it looks do-able!!Thanks so much!!!
Kadie says
This is really cool! I can't wait to try it out! I am pinning you and will be back soon to see what else you have. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Nicole says
Very wonderful tute Mary! You did great!! I love this stitch and love how easy and addicting it becomes!! Now with your swatch you have a nice little coaster! Or make another and it's a purse for Hailey! lol
Thanks for sharing this… I might have to share it if you don't mind!
Richard Rose says
I wish I had this tutorial when I first tried Tunisian Crochet! I learnt out of a book but it wasn't particularly clear and my first efforts didn't quite work out as planned.
Erin says
This is the only stitch I have learned how to do! I look forward to learning new stitches.
Sandy says
It is going okay, but I must be doing it too tight, because it is curling on me. I'll keep working at it! 🙂
Beverooni says
Don't you just love Tunisian crochet? There are so many things you can make with it. I love designing patterns with it because it's so versitile. Great tutorial!
ScrappinCricut says
This is awesome! I love the pattern it makes! 🙂
trudi@maudeandme says
I have one of these hooks and always wondered what it is for. You have done a great tutorial – one of the best. Thank you. Will definetly try it.
Ninu says
Thanks for the tutorial.I was searching for this!
Sherrie says
Hi!
I've tried this with a regular crochet hook, only because I don't have an afghan hook. Your right the stitches do fall off. Thanks for sharing this. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Food for Thought
http://100sweets.blogspot.com/2011/10/its-finished.html
Stitched Together says
This is one of the clearest tutorials for Tunisian Crochet I've seen. Thank you, I might finally use that Tunisian Hook I bought 2 years ago now!
KooKooCraft says
I love this! But I'm stuck at step 1 – I don't have a hook like this :S
Oddyssey says
OMG I love your wonderful instructions! I love how you show close-ups and have the little arrows to make things clear!
Nice stitch too, can't wait to try it!
Thanks so much!
Reba says
My grandmother taught me this stitch when I was 6 years old …(I'm 34 now). I'm glad I know what' it's called now!
Becky says
Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I just bought a new book of afghan patterns with this type of crocheting in it. I had know idea what it was but this post will help tons.
♔Reyna♔ says
I found ur blog thru Pinterest & I'm so glad I did. You expressed it so well & the pictures are so great for us beginners! Thank you so much for this. I followed ur blog! 🙂 Please take a moment & pass by my new fb page & blog when you get the chance! I'll post a pic of my crochet after I make it! 🙂
Reyna
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http://www.glamglory.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/reynalay
Jenn says
I just found a baby blanket this weekend and was trying to figure out what kind of stitch it was. It seemed to be a cross between knitting and crochet. I think this must be it! It looks so easy yet so beautiful. Thanks!
Kathryn says
This is great, your instructions are so easy to follow and your pictures are great! I actually dud it on the first try, thank you so much for posting this! I found you on Pinterest 🙂
Kate says
I love this! I've never heard of Tunisian Crochet, but I love it! I've got so much yarn leftover from various crocheting projects over the years that I can see of bit of it turning into scarves. Thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial. I'll be giving this a whirl SOON.
Dawn B. says
This is fabulous. Thanks for the tutorial.
Anne says
what a fabulous tutorial. i have been knitting and crocheting for more than 2 years, but never thought to attempt tunisian crochet, it looked complicated. this tutorial made it so plain and simple, i'm going to give it a shot very soon. thanks so much, excellent instructions! found you on pinterest.
RebeccaL says
Just made some dish cloths. So incredibly easy! Made them on my plane ride from Thanksgiving. Thanks for the great tutorial.
Sarah Kate Triebel says
Awesome tutorial…so much better than trying to read crazy patterns….love the basket weave effect. I'm an elementary school teacher and I think sometimes because I have to break things down to its smallest part for the kids I have a hard time with directions….but these are GREAT!!! Thanks so much!
:Brittany: says
I am using a reg hook till mine afghan cook comes in the mail. I love this stitch! Thanks so much for the tutorial. I am going to make scarves for Christmas
Patter Cross says
Okay, just got back from Hobby Lobby and bought two hooks. Can't wait to try this. I have done something similar YEARS ago. It may even be the same thing but I couldn't find my long hook. Anyway, I can't wait to see the crossed stitched tutorial too. I know I haven't done that before. Fun, fun! Also, who makes the "Very soft 100% cotton" yarn you like that you can't get in the U.S.? Your post didn't say the manufacturer name. I am just curious. Thanks, and have a blessed day!
CharlesR says
This looks great.
I haven't tried to crochet in years as I could never get the tension.
This makes me want to try again.
How many stitches would you use for an afghan.
Would you do it all in one or put squares (how big) together?
susanwolfe says
I love how easy this is but mine is curling badly. How loose should the stitches be? Thanks! Scwolfe5 at sbcglobal.net
Beth says
Awesome tutorial! Great directions and great pictures. Thanks so much!
Carol says
Wish I knew how to use this
Carol says
AAhhhhh finally got it right..just wanted to say thanks for the great tutorial and if you want to get started practicing just wrap a rubber band around the end of the hook you have on end to keep from losing your stitches.
TarkheenaCrafts says
Thanks so much – found you thru Pintrest and just got a chance to try this out using the Tunisian crochet hook I inherited from Grammy years ago. (Always wondered why that knitting needle had a crochet hook on the pointy end!) My dish-rag is 3/4 done and I am very happy with it!
Michelle says
This is great. I tried it. It was not as pretty as yours, but I did it. Thanks for sharing this. Your tutorial was very easy to follow.
Teauxni says
I've never been a confident crocheter. With your fantastic instructions, I think that may change. Your photos are wonderfully clear – thank you so very much for that. Ok, back to crocheting….
Rachel Braun says
Thank you for sharing this tutorial! You have made this so easy to understand!
Sus says
This was a great tutorial! It's been a few decades since I've crocheted, and I never really made anything but scarves then. This tutorial was so easy to follow that I made my daughter's teddy bear a scarf in two hours. Only 7 stitches across… Thanks so much for the great tutorial. My next try is the cross Tunisian!!!
priscila says
I really loved this! I followed along with this tutorial (usually I read them first and then try then) and I made it! thank you!!
Liz says
Thanks! I have been so intimidated by all of the people posting about tunisian stitch, but I really can do this!!!
Liz says
(I also got one of those hooks in my "learn to crochet" kit, and never knew what to do with it…. now I do!)
MrsElleB says
Thanks for sharing.. Love this pattern.. Going to make some dish cloths with it!! Thanks again!!
Sarah Bevier says
This is the best tutorial for crochet I have seen! Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to try it!
courtney788 says
Hand down the best tutorial i have ever learned from!!! Im new to pintrest and lost your link the first time and spent an hour and a halfto re-find because it was that great! Thank u a bunch!!!!
Cleo says
Thoroughly enjoying this. Anyone else having problems with curling?
Mallory says
This is great! I really appreciate all the pictures along the way, it really helped me to figure out what I needed to do. I'm new to crochet, and this was a great tutorial. Thanks!
jillyuk says
Have just bought a hook off ebay cant wait to have a go! it looks pretty easy from looking at your pictures thank you for sharing thats brilliant!
Jilly
madebykate says
Hi, i'm your fan, i love your tutorial. I write a post in italian with a link to your blog. Thanks for sharing.
Kate
Terry says
Fabulous tutorial. I have repinned this and in fact found you through Pinterest. 🙂
Amanda Putri says
I already repined it. Can't hardly wait to try it.
dbouch says
Love the stitch and thank you for the pattern! But I'm following all your steps and I think I'm doing it right, but my piece keeps curling. Does it straighten out as I go along? Or am I doing something wrong?
Penny Hanuszak says
I love making baby blankets with the Tunisian stitch. It's so easy to embroider baby ducks, alphabet letters, and other baby related pictures in cross stitch using the grid. Makes for fun projects!
Thanks for great tutorial!
mgriffin says
Hi there! I love this method, it is easy and fast. I crochet and knit and I am always looking for new stitches, etc. My work on the basic is curling in and I am wondering if it could be because I am left handed, I am going backwards from a right handed person.
Thanks!
Laura says
Awesome tutorial, found you through Pinterest! The pictures are SO helpful!!
Not sure if I'm the only one who had this problem, but I had to do 16 chain stitches in order for my first row to work correctly. I also had a curling issue, but that's because I was pulling my loops too tight.
Tracy says
Pinterest FIND! I love the look of knitting but am a crochet freak. This is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you for posting.
Kat Hagler says
Thanks for the tutorial! Mine is curling bad though 🙁 I wonder if it is the yarn I'm using or because I normally have a very tight crochet stitch? I can't follow many patterns because I can't figure out how to do it looser than I do, so I've been stuck with Granny Squares and making my own. I can't wait to explore what I can do with this one!
JennyB says
Hello! I came across this tutorial just love it! I am the editor of AllFreeCrochet.com and would love to feature your tutorial on my site with full credit to you. I know my readers would love it as well, and in return would generate some nice traffic to your site. If you agree and would like us to feature your project, our readers will simply click the link to your blog to get your full tutorial. It's really that simple. Please let me know if this would be ok. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jenny
Jbenoit@primecp.com
skywayandrina says
Yikes! Where did I put that afghan hook? I always wondered what that was for.
So how many stitches do you recommend doing for a baby blanket? Or should you just make a bunch of small squares and sew them all together?
fivelittlegoldfish says
Seriously good post! Very clear! Thank you!
Helen says
awesome tutorial! very clear. thanks!
artisana says
Looks like you must start with an ODD number of stitches so you can have ONE loop at the beginning of the row, and ONE at the end, pulling through TWO loops at all other times.
Vickie says
Mine is CURLING up real bad too – someone else posted this question but I didn't see an answer – why does it CURL UP? I've relaxed my stitches quite a lot but still the curl… HELP!! 😉
Allicia Simms says
I tried this and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! I didn't have the correct hook but I did have a rubber knitting needle tip that i stuck on the end of my crochet hook that worked perfectly! Just in case any of you have those lying around. thanks for the post!
Chiêu Nguyễn says
Thank you for sharing, Mary!
Very clear tutorial! Such a wonderful page, too!
Jennifer Lorenzetti says
I featured your tutorial on my blog: http://fastcheapandgood.blogspot.com/2012/09/sustainable-pin-tunisian-crochet.html
So happy to have this new technique!
amie frost says
I love this! And I'm now making a blanket with this method! So glad to of come across it!
Helen B. @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog says
I am so glad to have found this tutorial! I have the needles for this but have never known how to use them!
I am now following this blog via email!
Helen
Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
Corrie says
Hello Mary,
This is such a great tutorial. I've looked for so many years to find one and tonight I started my first Tunesian crochet work on an antique wooden Tunesian crochet hook that I inherited from an old friend. I wish she could see me working with it. When I finished my piece I'll show it on my blog.
Thank you só much for sharing Mary.
Janette says
Thank you for the help..it was great!
Janette says
Thank you for the help..it was great!
elizabeth says
Thank you so much for this! Out of all the tutorials I've tried to follow this one was one of the best. Although mine is curling a bit too, but I find if I stretch it out a bit it kinda helps. When I make something worth posting it will go on my blog, and I'll link it back here. 🙂
chain13.blogspot.com
Dawn says
OMG! This is an INCREDIBLE tutorial!!! I wish all tutorials were this precise, organized, and thorough. Fantastic job! It really helped me to understand what I was doing! I love it! Thanks so much!!! Please do more =p
elizabeth says
So I followed your tutorial and I made a scarf! 🙂
I posted a picture on my blog along with a link back to you. Please let me know what you think.
http://www.chain13.blogspot.com
StylishAbby says
Thank you so much! I've been trying to figure out how to do this by reading print-only directions and have always ended up with a frustrating mess. I followed along with your photos and had no trouble at all. I can't wait to try the other stitches you've posted!
Laura Wallingford says
This is awesome fun! Thank you, I reposted also. I too am doing a little too tight, curling on me. I can't knot at all!! This is so kewl!! Can't wait to try the other stitches also!
Laura Wallingford says
This is awesome fun! Thank you, I reposted also. I too am doing a little too tight, curling on me. I can't knot at all!! This is so kewl!! Can't wait to try the other stitches also!
Jodi says
Wow. That was super easy,thanks to your great directions and pictures.
Fatcat says
No, not wordy. Perfect. Its about the best tutorial on anything I've ever seen.
teri zachary says
I live how you explain and show your stitches where someone like me can take the most simplest thing and make it sound confusing. I understand your tutorial. I wish you could explain all the stitches in crochet and knitting. Tkz a lot.I WILL be trying this one
Jocelyn says
Is there any way to change colors when doing this stitch? Thanks.
jocelynarynne@gmail.com
MommaBear.LCW says
Found pattern on Pinterest. Really love your directions and pictures. It made it so easy to follow. Thank you for the great pattern and directions. I have made a scarf and working on a hat to match. Thanks!
Carol says
This is the first crochet stitch I ever learned, back in the 70s when my friend's mother taught us to crochet. She called it the Afghan Stitch.
Zibby DS says
Do i need a long croch hook or can i get by w a knitting needle for length..?? or for small project a croch hook?
Kathryn H says
Awesome tutorial!!! I had inherited a bunch of knitting and crochet hooks and wondered what this crazy looking hook was for. Thanks so much for making it so simple!
lorrie says
Thanks for posting. Ive done this in the past. Grid it makes can be used to cross stitch on.
lorrie says
Thanks for posting. Ive done this in the past. Grid it makes can be used to cross stitch on.
Kim says
Thanks for posting this. You make it look easy!
Sereine says
Merci beaucoup! cela donne envie d'essayer! :-)))
Connie Terry says
Awesome tutorial!! You did an amazing job on explaining the steps.
Connie Terry says
Awesome tutorial!! You did an amazing job on explaining the steps.
Iclal Bicer says
çok güzel ellerinize saglık 🙂
fridaspeach says
Thias is great! Thank you for making such an easy tutorial.
Hugs from Denmark
Frida
http://www.fridaspeach.wordpress.com
brandy fisher says
Thank you so much. I have never been able to crochet because I want to pull to tight. But this was so easy to follow. I am only having 1 issue, why is my work curling? Have I done something wrong?
Teri says
Mary – I appreciate your posting these instructions. They seem so clear and maybe this is what will finally work for me. I am an expert crocheter but for some reason have never figured out getting beyond the first row of tunisian — and really want to learn it since I cannot knit at all. I'm going to try it again using your directions. (I'm a left-handed crocheter; don't know if that matters?)
Faiza Fawad Kazmi says
Thank you for making the tutorial so comprehensive. .I got it in the first go..can you please add how to cast off as well. .stay blessed. .
Faiza Fawad Kazmi says
Thank you for making the tutorial so comprehensive. .I got it in the first go..can you please add how to cast off as well. .stay blessed. .
Faiza Fawad Kazmi says
Oops. .silly me..I figured the casting off..sorry. .hehe. .
Miranda says
Wow! Thank you!!! I can't wait to try this!! I love the pictures and clear directions!!! Thank you for pointing out how the bars are counted! So excited to try this….and check out more of you posts!!!
Miranda says
Wow! Thank you!!! I can't wait to try this!! I love the pictures and clear directions!!! Thank you for pointing out how the bars are counted! So excited to try this….and check out more of you posts!!!
Susan Sesma says
I've tried twice before to learn this with no luck, but you made it so easy to understand, I "got it" right away.Can't wait till tomorrow to learn to cast off. Thanks a bunch, Susie
Lindsay Giberson says
I've been meaning to try out this technique but was completely overwhelmed by it.
Thanks for the detailed post!! I may just give it a shot today
Lindsay
https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoutteDart
Claire M says
Loved the way you explained the stitch! Your tutorial was so helpful!! I'm using up my leftover wool to create a blanket Thank you,, Claire
diosaele says
Thank you for this excellent and detailed explanation of the basic point Tunisian, I always found it very difficult but I see that it was not! Now try to get down to work and perform shows. THANK YOU for your generosity!
kathatravelling says
Thanks for this detailed description. I love it when people just take pictures to show you what they are doing instead of trying to write down, what needs to be done. It just sometimes makes it so much easier!
Keylolo says
If your work is curling, dont worry about it. You can always pin it and block it later on and it will be perfectly straight. Blocking is just pinning your work flat, the spritzing it all over with a spray bottle of water, then letting it air dry. Book, no more curling. There are videos of it on youtube, just search "Crochet Blocking".
Helen Thistlethwaite says
I have only just heard about Tunisian Crochet. Your 'how to' is excellent!! Helen T (Western Australia)
Kate says
Thank you so much for your excellent Tunisian tutorials! I hadn't tried Tunisian because I thought it looked so intimidating, but you made it incredibly easy! Thank you!
Kate :}
XincontriAdulti.IT says
Great idea for a post.Thank you!
Karen Daniels says
This has to be the best tutorial EVER!!!!! Thank you so much! Beautiful work 🙂
Sona B says
I love this pattern.. I'm from India n I do not read blogs or follow them.. But ur step by step tutorial is awesome.. It makes me.wanna sit n crochet. Can u please mail me some gud stores online to purchase yarns.. anythingforhobbies@gmail.com
Sona B says
I love this pattern.. I'm from India n I do not read blogs or follow them.. But ur step by step tutorial is awesome.. It makes me.wanna sit n crochet. Can u please mail me some gud stores online to purchase yarns.. anythingforhobbies@gmail.com
Lee Ann says
I think Tunisian Stitch is very pretty in its own way. I am glad I found your blog as I have tried to learn Tunisian crochet on my own but i haven't had much success.
Thank you for your wonderful blog! 🙂 🙂
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Lee Ann H.
My blog Crochet…Gotta Love It!
GeeGee says
This is the BEST tunisian tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you for posting.
Anna Li says
I am proud to say that I learned the tunisien stitch by reading your awesome tutorial! Thank you every much for sharing this. 🙂
Pam says
Thank you for this awesome tutorial. Your pictures are absolutely perfect and I can see exactly what you mean. Your instructions are also very easy to follow. I crochet and knit but have never tried this. My mom was in the process of making me an afghan complete with a design cross stitched on each square. She needed to make 4 more squares and cross stitch on them to finish it but she died before she could. I feel like I need to get busy and finish but I had no idea how or where to start. Thanks to your post(s) I think I can do it now. Thank you so much.
Brendon Jones says
Thank you so much for the picture tutorial. I am a very visual person and so reading a bunch of words gets really confusing, but your pictures and written directions made this a very doable stitch. Thank you thank you thank you!
Kelly says
After seeing your instructions I finally "get it"! I have been wanting to try tunisian crochet for a long time and just could not understand how to do it. thank you for posting such clear instructions!
Frances Miller says
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I had been trying literally for years to learn this stitch, and now, thanks to your oh-so-clear instructions, I'm doing the stitch! I'm still slow, but I'm doing it.
Thank you again, so much!
Angelique Vela says
I have been desiring to learn tunisian for so long. Your tutorial is so clear, precise and easy to understand. I'm glad I found you.
John Dawid says
Like the others, I was elated to find your tutorial. I love to crochet and learn new things! Thank you for your excellent site!
Dee Prastiningtyas says
Hi, Mary! 🙂
I been crocheting for years now, but have never tried tunisian– for laziness excuse. LOL. Now I decided to challenge myself and start to learn tunisian -just purchased my tunisian hooks- and your tutorials are VERY helpful!! I'll be sure to try these stitches 🙂
THANK YOU 🙂
Happy New Year 2014
and big hug from Indonesia! 🙂
Dee
Patricia Dunn says
Hi Mary,
This is an outstanding tutorial for the Tunisian Crochet pattern. I recently made a scarf for my grandson using your tutorial. He loved it and I did too. It was so fast and easy. I published a post on my blog, My Patchwork Quilt, and linked to your tutorial for directions. Hope you will check it out http://www.patriciaspatchwork.blogspot.com
Thanks again.
Patricia Dunn says
Hi Mary,
What an outstanding tutorial! I recently made my grandson a scarf for Christmas using your tutorial. I actually pinned it on Pinterest over a year ago and have just kept referring back to your post until I decided to bite the bullet and give it a try. I shared his scarf on my blog, My Patchwork Quilt. I linked to your tutorial for the general directions.
I hope you will check out my results at http://www.patriciaspatchwork.blogspot.com
Thanks again.
Sandy H. says
Thanks so much for your very clear instructions. That is where I get lost in patterns is not quite understanding where I am to go in to make the next stitch. Great!
Jenny says
Oh wow, this looks so pretty 🙂 And seems like a very good and clear tutorial – great work!! I would love to try this!
Sandy says
Very clear tutorial. I am definitely going to share your link on my blog.
insomniasoup.blogspot.com
jennifer says
This tutorial is one of the best I've ever come across….for anything! Thank you for your clear instructions and super-helpful photos!!
Sandy says
http://sewthatsme.blogspot.com/2014/02/hooked-on-tunisian-stitch-and-dishcloths.html
I am JAZZED! Thank you for your tutorial. Stop by and check out my progress … THANK YOU!!!
Jenna says
Even a couple years later, when someone finds this page – it is still utterly brilliant! I've been a knitter for about 8 years, but beyond a few tentative attempts that went horribly horribly wrong, I've stayed away from everything crochet based barring single chain. Knitting seems easy, crochet is… magic. One wand, some string, and a whole lotta skill – and definitely something to be left to the professionals. This tutorial is so clearly written and so brilliantly explained – I just got my set of tunisian hooks in the mail today, and yesterday my set of crochet hooks arrived. I've actually got a belief I might just be able to join the wizard guild, even if just as a lowly apprentice thanks to this. The whole thing actually makes sense and I'm working away on a run for my husband already. Thank you so very very much.
loftylass says
Hi Mary….well I've learnt something new today!! I've just seen your amazing step by step tutorial and I am blown away by the simplicity of this kind of crochet. I have never heard of it before but I can't wait to try this out….. you have given this 74 year old (who has crafted all her life) a 'push' to try something new.
Thank you so much.
Heather
x
CraftyKelsey says
This was a VERY helpful tutorial. Thank you!
Patty van den Heever says
Thank you for your beautiful blog! I am going to try it. You reflects Christianity. Thanks, and blessings!
katmal says
Thank you SO much. Clear pictures, great explanation. YAY I can now do Tunisian crochet!
jeannine binoth says
loved the tutorial, could I do it in a round? like for cushions? thanks.
Ami Davis says
I have to say these are absolutely awesome instructions. You are an awesome tutorial writer!!!
Ami Davis says
I have to say these are absolutely awesome instructions. You are an awesome tutorial writer!!!
Lee Ann says
Many, many thanks for posting this!!!! You are wonderful!!
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steve says
Thank you. I am trying to learn this stitch. When you have a chance, could you please post a tutorial for changing colors using the tunisian simple stitch? I am wanting to make a graphghan using that. Great tutorial!! Thanks for sharing.
Steve
Kristin Hand says
By far the best tutorial I have found for this style of crochet. Can't wait to whip up some pot holders for Christmas presents!
knittingdragonflies says
Thanks so much for taking the time to publish this tutorial, I've had the hook forever & couldn't figure it out! I'm going to link to you in a post!
I'm planning on making coasters & placemats!
Vicki
rose says
Thanx a bunch for this tute. Its really awesum. I hav tried it wit crochet hook n its works so nicely.Really g8 tute. I m from india n hav plan to work with dis newly learned technique. Wil anybody please suggest me the source to find out d afghan hooks online along wit d range.I realy want dis on any cost. cnt stop my self to do dis.
Sonia du Preez says
Great tutorial, but mine is pulling diagonal. Yes the curling happen put why is my work not square. Please help! O yes and I'm also left handed….
Sonia
Lois says
How do you stop it from curling.
Zoji & Rusha says
Thanks so much! Such clear instructions!!!
lianneb says
I really like the look of this, but it's going to take some practice to stop the curling, I think
Lisa F (NJ) says
Thank you so much! I had no idea what Tunisian crochet was. You have madee feel like I could do this! Your pictures and words were so clear and easy to see…..,very nice job!!! Thank you.
ressa says
I guess I am a tad late seeing your video. I think it is one of the best I've watched while trying to learn online how to crochet. Thank you SO much. Looking forward to any others you have posted.
Ruth Shields,
toef says
I absolutely love this stitch. Do you have any suggestions for how to make something large? Is it okay to just let your loops fall off of the end of your hook and keep working through it?
Patti says
This is a fabulous tutorial! I've been looking for something like this close stitch so it would be warm. You've made it easy to follow thank you. Can't wait to try ��
foxymama923 says
THANK YOU FOR THIS! I've been trying to learn and I haven't had much luck with other tutorials. This was amazing! Great wording and description and beautiful photographs to go along! Thank you, again!
Yarnlover says
Hi Mary, thank you for your great tutorial. I caught on right away. I have been crocheting for a while now and trying knitting. This is neat! Working on a scarf but am having problems with curling! I am making my stitches as loose as I can but it still curls! :-/ How can or is there a way to stop this?
Thanks again for the wonderful tutorial. Can't wait to learn more.
Yarnlover says
Hi Mary, thank you for your great tutorial. I caught on right away. I have been crocheting for a while now and trying knitting. This is neat! Working on a scarf but am having problems with curling! I am making my stitches as loose as I can but it still curls! :-/ How can or is there a way to stop this?
Thanks again for the wonderful tutorial. Can't wait to learn more.
AnonyMs says
Ah, I think I used this in college and called it the afghan stitch. I'm left handed. It doesn't matter, correct, since it's just back and forth with no shaping like in clothes?
Thank you for this very well-done tutorial!
Burger says
Just wondering, is it necessary to use the hook with the stopper or does it work without? I am a crafter on a budget and don't really have the room for another hook…
dirtgirl says
Fantastic very easy to follow tutorial! My girlfriend here in Oz has just made 5 beautiful blankets using this method for her grandsons and son and they are absolutely eyecatching and amazing, i can do regular crochet, so I am sure with a bit of practise I can add Tunisian Crochet to my repetoire. Thank you again.
Brittany Curtiss says
Dear Mary,
I have been deciding to undertake the task of crocheting a queen size blanket. I have purchased beginner books but they lack in comparison to your blog. I was able to master this stitch very quickly. I only have one question. Since I am looking to make a blanket for a queen size bed how do make something larger than 15 stitches? Or do i need to patch swatches together, if so what do I need to do?
I appreciate any help you can provide.
Sincerely,
your fan
Juggernaut says
I am wondering why mine always curls up on me and never lays flat.
arie alhabsyi says
? cool tutorial, thanks.. Will give a try… Any email personal or how could I contact you for any further questions? I leave in Jakarta, Indonesia.. Thanks (again) ?
Denine Blevins says
Thank you for this tutorial. I have been trying for years to learn tunisian crochet for years, but could never master it. Now I know what I was doing wrong. Happy day!
M says
Thanks to you!! I have learnt it in one go…. you are amzingly superb in explaining this in the most simplest form. God Bless You!
Joanie wharff says
Thank you so much for your Great tutorial ‼️. So easy to follow ! This stitch makes a great scarf. I put a nice edge around it depending on the yarn. I love the woven look you get. Depending on the yarn, you can make it sporty or a bit on the dressy side. Again Thank You ‼️??‼️ (from Texas ?????).
Sybil says
Absolutely great.. your step by step tutorial was so easy to follow…
Thankyou so much…
I am learning to crochet now and is quite excited to give this a try…
Amy J says
Thank you for this clear tutorial, I have been crocheting for a couple of years but thought Tunisian crochet would be too difficult. You have proved me wrong! 🙂 Amy x
dOLORES kEPHART says
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE I CAN GET YOUR TUTORIAL~
Michaell hendersonn says
Thanks a ton for sharing this great information as it really helped me in designing a CROCHET hat for my son , and he really liked it 🙂
Mary Jane says
That’s awesome! I’m so happy it was helpful. That’s a great idea to make a hat. 🙂
Kim Guzman says
Your content is stolen here; http://freecrochettutorial.blogspot.com/2016/09/square-9-crochet-along-afghan-sampler.html
Mary Jane says
Thank you so much for letting me know! I’m sorry I misread what you had said. I will try to contact the writer of the blog. Thanks again!
kathy says
I’m impressed. I have been looking for a new stitch
I like it. Thanks 🙂
JaNeceia says
This is a really neat stitch!!