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7 Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns
7 Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns
TUNISIAN
CROCHET PATTERNS
Plus Tips on
Basic Tunisian
Crochet Stitches
and How to
Tunisian Crochet
7 FREE
Plus Tips on Basic Tunisian Crochet Stitches and How to Tunisian Crochet
TUNISIAN CROCHET IS MUCH MORE than a fascinating new
crochet stitch. And you dont have to be an experienced or even
an intermediate crocheter to pick up a Tunisian crochet hook and
create something amazing. Tunisian crochet is a crochet technique
with similarities to both crochet and knitting but also brings many of
its own benefits to the table.
Worked with a single crochet hook with either a long symmetrical
shaft or a long flexible cord, Tunisian crochet is created by picking
up a loop in the stitch and leaving that loop on the hook, then
moving to the next stitch. Once all of the indicated loops have
been picked up, work the return pass, yarning over and drawing
through the loops on the hook to work the loops off the hook and
finish the stitch. Thats all there is to it.
In this free crochet eBook, you will find seven fabulous Tunisian
crochet projects for Tunisian crochet students plus information on
finding the perfect Tunisian crochet hook and a guide to seaming
your Tunisian crochet project.
Using the correct hook is critical when working Tunisian crochet. Some
regular crochet hooks work well for smaller Tunisian projects and
specialized Tunisian crochet hooks make working large projects easy and
fun. Interchangeable crochet hooks are a great addition to your tool kit.
Discover how to seam Tunisian crochet using whipstitch or slip
stitch. Written instructions and detailed photographs show you how
to create sturdy, smooth seams for the perfect finish.
Kim Guzmans Summers Day Placemats are a great introduction
to double ended Tunisian Crochet. These fabulous striped
placemats are worked in a combination of Tunisian knit stitch and
Tunisian purl stitch. Crochet a set in vertical and horizontal stripes
in a variety of colors for any festive occasion.
At an amazing thirty-six inches, The Flip-Flop Floor Pillow by
Drianna Mewborn is big enough for two children or one very large
dog. The spiral top and bottom as well as the Tunisian band that
encircles the pillow are all crocheted separately and then joined
with reverse-singlecrochet-piping.
The Tunisian Striped Hat by Toni Rexroat is a great introduction
to double-ended Tunisian crochet in the round. The crown of this
multisized hat is worked in single crochet before loops are picked
up to begin working in Tunisian knit stitch and Tunisian purl stitch. I
love the look of these textured stripes.
Toni Rexroat
Editor, CrochetMe.com
P.S. Visit Crochet Me to find step-by-step tutorials on Tunisian
crochet. You will find our videos on Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian
purl stitch, Tunisian knit stitch and Tunisian crochet in the round at
http://bit.ly/TunisianVideos.
A special thank you to Denise Interchangeable for your assistance
with this free eBook.
E D I T O R I A L S TA F F
Toni Rexroat
EDITOR CROCHET ME
CREATIVE SERVICES
DESIGNER
Projects and information are for inspiration and personal use only.
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Toni Rexroat
TUNISIAN CROCHET,
SOMETIMES KNOWN AS
Afghan crochet, has found
a strong foothold in crochet
fashion, and I am thrilled. I
love the sturdy thickness of
Tunisian fabric and the gentle
rhythm of the stitches. Tunisian
crochet designers are busy
experimenting with stitches,
colors, and silhouettes to create
innovative projects. You dont
want to miss out.
It may bears a striking resemblance to knitting, but Tunisian
crochet is a fabulous technique
using a crochet hook to create a
unique fabric with an oftentimes
woven look. Although it is a form
of crochet, Tunisian crochet is a
skill in itself with myriad stitches
and its own hooks, but some regular crochet hooks also work well.
Regular crochet hooks with an even shaft
Denise Interchangeable Tunisian crochet hooks
Tunisian crochet is worked using
either a Tunisian hook (sometimes
called an Afghan hook) or a regular crochet hook that has eral wooden hooks with smooth, even shafts that are peran even shaft, or in other words does not widen at the grip. fect for narrower Tunisian projects such as scarves and
A Tunisian hook looks like a regular crochet hook, only lon- cowls, though you will never fit all of the stitches for an entire
ger, and without a wide grip. Some Tunisian hooks are made afghan or sweater on the shaft.
extra long with a cord or wire that extends from the end of
the hook. It is longer because you pick up stiches across the Sufficient Length
Most Tunisian crochet afghans, sweaters, and shawls
row, much like knitting, then work the stitches off the hook
as in crochet. A single row is made up of both a forward will require you to pick up more loops than will fit on a
pass and a return pass. With Tunisian crochet, the right side traditional crochet hook. This is where a Tunisian hook
will come in handy. Many Tunisian hooks have a relatively
of the work is always facing you.
Double-ended Tunisian crochet requires a crochet hook short shaft connected to a longer wire or cord. This cord
with a hook at either end. This allows you to pick up loops is narrower than the shaft of the hook, but the smaller
with the front hook and work them off with the back hook. circumference does not affect the size of the loops.
Some Tunisian crochet hooks, such as the Denise InEven Shaft
terchangeable Crochet hooks, allow you to control the
On the forward pass of any Tunisian crochet row, you will length of your Tunisian crochet hook. A variety of differpick up a loop in each stitch across. You may have 2 loops ent length cords can be attached to a short crochet hook,
or you may have 200 loops on your hook at the end of the ensuring your hook is long enough without being too
row, depending on your pattern. The loops you pick up will long and unwieldy. These interchangeable hooks also
slide down the shaft of your hook. It is important that the work well for your regular crochet projects and can be
shaft be even. If the grip widens, it will increase the size of used to create double-ended Tunisian hooks.
the loops that slide over it, distorting the finished fabric.
So pull out an even-shafted crochet hook from your colThis doesnt mean you have to go out and buy all new lection or pick up a new Tunisian crochet hook and explore
hooks. Look through your current collection. There are sev- Tunisian crochet today.
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TONI REXROAT
Figure 1
Figure 2
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the same hook size you used to make the garment; you
want the chain stitches to be the same size as the garment stitches. Join with a slip stitch at the base. Working
a half stitch in, chain stitch through both layers of fabric.
On the front, it will mimic the knit stitch (Figure 3); on the
back it will form a dotted line that disappears into the
fabric (Figure 4).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
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JOE COCA
Notes
Curling at the bottom and top of project is to be expected due to the use of Tunisian knit stitch. Natural fibers
are recommended for this project, since the curling will
block out more effectively.
Always turn work to begin working with the other color
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Finishing
Soak project in cool water. Lay flat and shape as
necessary. Allow to dry completely.
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Finishing:
Soak project in cool water. Lay flat and shape as necessary.
Allow to dry completely.
KIM GUZMAN, an avid Tunisian crocheter, is
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JOE COCA
THIS MARVELOUS PILLOW IS WORKED IN SPIRALS of alternating Tunisian knit and Tunisian purl stitches
worked in short rows. An eye-popping 36 inches in diameter, this pillow is large enough for two children and a
puppy. Let the puppy use the brown side and then flip it to the turquoise side so you can meditate or crochet (or
both). A Tunisian band encircles the pillow, with reverse-single-crochet piping holding it all together. The Eco-Ways
Bamboo Wool is soft to the touch and easy to work with.
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Stitch Guide
Notes
Pillow
Wedge #1: With A, ch 67.
Row 1: Insert hook in 2nd back ridge lp from hook, yo
and draw through 1 lp, yo and draw through 2 lps,
leaving last lp on hook (see Notes).
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Notes
Crown is worked in sc in the rnd without joining.
One rnd includes both FwP and RetP.
Sts are picked up for FwP with MC, then worked off from
the opposite end of the hook for the RetP with CC.
Work FwP for several sts, then move them toward
opposite end of hook. Work lps off opposite end as
you work, then cont to pick up lps with forward end.
When working stripe patt, trs sts will push CC forward,
creating the color change.
Stitch Guide
Tunisian reverse stitch (trs): Insert hook from right to left
in back vertical bar and pull up lp.
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Hat
Crown:
Ch 3, slst in first ch to form ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 (8, 10, 8, 8) sc in ring, pm in first sc to mark
beg of rnd. Note: Beg working in rnds, moving m up.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around16 (16, 20, 16, 16) sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from *
around24 (24, 30, 24, 24) sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from *
around32 (32, 40, 32, 32) sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from *
around40 (40, 50, 40, 40) sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from *
around48 (48, 60, 48, 48) sc.
Cont in patt, working 1 more sc each rnd bet inc, until 64
(72, 80, 88, 96) sts have been worked.
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BROOK FREEHILL
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Wrap
See Diagram A on page 16 for sample of patt.
Right Front
Back Neck
With A, ch 6 and fasten off. This piece will be used to
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Left Front
Work as for Right Front, but dont fasten off.
Back
Row 1: With RS facing, work forward row
of Tss across Left Front, insert hook in 1st ch of ch-6
piece, yo, pull up loop, *insert hook in next ch of ch-6
Finishing
Diagram A
5
REPEAT
ROWS
4
3
2
1
Stitch Key
STITCH KEY
==chain
chain(ch)
(ch)
==Tunisian
stitch
(tss)
Tunisiansimple
simple
stitch
(Tss)
first
row
firsthalf
halfofof
row
==Tunisian
stitch
(tss)
Tunisiansimple
simple
stitch
(Tss)
second
of of
row
secondhalf
half
row
==Color
colorAA
==Color
colorBB
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PAMELA BETHEL
): #60-2013-6 champagne,
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Notes
When working Tunisian crochet, the RS of the piece is
always facing. FwdP and RetP tog counts as 1 row (see
Stitch Guide.)
Always work the first st of every FwdP in the 2nd
vertical bar from the edge. To keep edge neat, always
work the last st of every row by inserting hook under
final vertical bar plus the strand just behind it before
pulling up a lp.
Stitch Guide
Pull up a lp: Insert hook in indicated st or sp, yo and
pull up a lp.
Stitches
Scarf
Loosely ch 17.
Row 2 FwdP
Finishing
Weave in loose ends. Steam-block to measurements.
PAMELA BETHEL
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TONI REXROAT
Chevron Cowl
by Sheryl Thies
Finished Size: 24" in circumference and 14" deep
Yarn: Interlacements Tippy Toes (100% Superwash
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Stitch Guide
Foundation Forward pass: *Insert hook in next ch, yo
and pull up lp, leave lp on hook; rep from * across ch.
Do not turn.
Foundation return pass: Yo and pull through 1 lp, *yo
and pull though 2 lps; rep from * until 1 lp remains on
hook.
Tss forward pass: *Insert hook from right to left behind
front vertical bar, yo and pull up lp, leave lp on hook;
rep from * across.
Tss return pass: Yo and pull through 1 lp, *yo and pull
though 2 lps; rep from * until 1 lp remains on hook.
Yo: Wrap yarn over hook without pulling through
Tss3tog: Working right to left, insert hook behind next 3
vertical bars, yo and pull up lp.
Sc BO: Insert hook from right to left behind front
vertical bar, yo and pull up lp, yo and pull through 2 lps
on hook; rep from * until all sts are bound off.
Notes:
Yo appears as a slant on next forward pass and is
worked as a stitch.
Cowl
With larger hook, chain 101. Change to Tunisian
hook and work foundation forward pass(see Stitch
Guide)101 lps on hook. Work foundation return pass.
Work chevron pattern (see Stitch Guide) until piece
measures 14". With larger hook, Sc BO (see Stitch
Guide). Fasten off.
Finishing
Slip st seam side edges. Weave in loose ends. Block by
misting to smooth and even stitches.
SHERYL THIES, is a knit and Tunisian crochet designer,
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JOE COCA
Aubrey Jacket
design by Tram Nguyen
Originally published in Interweave Crochet Winter 2009
FLEX YOUR TUNISIAN SKILLS WITH THIS EASYFITTING, classically styled jacket. Worked in one piece
from the collar down, this jacket allows for a custom fit.
Work the raglan top, then try it on for fit before working
the sleeves. The body is then picked up and worked to
the hem, so its easy to customize the length. A clever
combination of Tunisian simple stitch and twisted
Tunisian simple stitch creates the stretchy rib texture.
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Notes
A rib is formed by a combination of 1 tss and 1
twtss next to each other.
Tunisian FwP and RetP equal 1 row.
Jacket is worked in one piece from the top down to
the underarm beg with collar. Sleeves are then worked
flat to cuff. Then body is worked from armhole to hem
across all rem sts.
Stitch Guide
Tunisian simple stitch (tss) forward pass (FwP):
*Insert hook from right to left behind front vertical bar
of next Tunisian st, yo and pull up lp, leave lp on hook;
rep from * across.
Return pass (RetP): Yo and draw through 1 lp (counts
as selvedge stitch), *yo and draw through 2 lps; rep
from * across, last lp on hook counts as selvedge st on
next row.
Jacket
Collar: Ch 48 (50, 56, 60, 66). Border row: Sc in bottom
ridge lp across, turn47 (49, 55, 59, 65) sts. Set-up row:
Beg with selvedge st on hook throughout, pick up a lp
through back loop only (blo) of each st across leaving lps
on hook; RetP (see Stitch Guide)48 (50, 56, 60, 66) sts.
Rows 18: Work Tunisian rib patt (see Stitch Guide).
Row 9: Work Sl St Row (see Stitch Guide), turn.
Shape yoke: Note: Front, sleeves, and back are formed.
Set-up row: (WS) Pick up st through blo only of each st
across; RetP48 (50, 56, 60, 66) sts.
Row 1: (RS) Work in Tunisian rib patt.
Buttonhole
FwP: Work as indicated in patt to last 4 sts, yo, sk next
post, work next step (1 tss twtss, tss).
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24 (2
61 (6 4, 24, 24 1
1, 61
, 62, 2, 25)"
63. 5
) cm
412"
11 cm
right
front
16 (16, 16, 1612, 17)"
40.5 (40.5, 40.5, 42, 43) cm
Aubrey Jacket |
Finishing
Using sc, sew sleeve seams. Sew on buttons. Block to
measurements.
TRAM NGUYEN is a pharmaceutical scientist by day who
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Glossary
Abbreviations
bet between
CC contrasting color
rnd(s) round(s)
ch(s) chain
RS right side
sc single crochet
sk skip
sl slip
cm centimeter(s)
cont continue(s); continuing
dc double crochet
est established
sp(s) space(es)
st(s) stitch(es)
tog together
g gram(s)
sl st slip(ped) stitch
ss slip stitch
yd yard
k knit
lp(s) loop(s)
*
repeat starting point
MC main color
m marker
pm place marker
Glossary |
mm millimeter(s)
patt(s) pattern(s)
p purl
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Glossary
Insert hook into a stitch, yarn over hook and draw a loop through
stitch, yarn over hook (Figure 1) and draw it through both loops on
hook (Figure 2).
Crochet Gauge
*Yarn over, insert hook into a stitch, yarn over and pull a loop
through stitch (three loops on hook; Figure 1), yarn over and draw
it through two loops (Figure 2), yarn over and draw it through the
remaining two loops (Figure 3). Repeat from *.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Tss forward pass (FwP): *Insert hook from right to left behind
front vertical bar (Figure 1), yarn over and pull up loop (Figure2),
leave loop on hook; repeat from * to last vertical bar at edge, pick
up front and back loops of last bar to create firm edge; return pass.
Return pass (RetP): Yarn over and draw through first loop on
hook, *yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (Figure 3);
repeat from * to end, ending with 1 loop on hook.
Whipstitch Seams
Glossary |
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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