Tunisian Crochet Series

What is Tunisian Crochet?

Tunisian Crochet is a technique that combines knitting and crochet. It has characteristics from both, the needle used is similar to the knitting ones and the stitches are kept on it until the end of the row is reached. However, like in crochet, only one hook is used.

There are three basic stitches: the Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS), the Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS) and the Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS). Most stitches are a combination or a variation of these three, therefore if you learn them you will able to accomplish many different projects. 

The rows are worked in a particular fashion, different from knitting or crochet. There's the forward pass, when the stitches are added to the hook, and the return pass, when the stitches are finished and taken off the hook. The work is never turned. It is possible to work flat or in the round, however, in this last case, a double ended hook is necessary so that both passes can be completed.

The fabric created is dense and less flexible than knit or crochet, so it's ideal for warmer garments/accessories like blankets, winter cardigans, scarves, etc. To make the fabric not so tight, a bigger hook than normal is used, for example, for a DK yarn a hook size 6mm (J-10 American) is recommended.    

Now that you know a little bit more about Tunisian Crochet, and hopefully have liked it, the image above is a sneak peek of the pattern I'm working on at the moment. So, come back often, because I will keep posting my progress. 😉 

Thanks for stopping by.

Credits for the post main image: 

Top left image - Pernille Cordes' Two-Colour Cushion (https://pernillecordes.com/portfolio/tunisian-crochet-scandinavian-style-ii-den-store-bog-om-tunesisk-haekling/)

Top right image - Purl Soho's Tunisian Crochet Pointy Pom Pom Hat (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/crochet/crochet-view-all/)

Bottom Left image - Ms Weaver's Winter Nocturne Shawl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-nocturne-shawl)