by Beatrix
The Tunisian Purl Stitch represents the typical Purl Stitch in knitting. It is obtained by keeping the working yarn in the front of your work, while inserting your hook in the same way as for Tunisian Simple Stitch, but by bringing the yarn from the front around the V-bar and under the hook, it creates […] Read more…
by Beatrix
The Tunisian Full Stitch is obtained by inserting the hook in the space between two stitches. The stitch pattern is created by a two row repeat. It creates a checker pattern and is especially clear when worked in different colours. The stitch pattern is also known as the Goblin Stitch, due the problems it can create […] Read more…
by Beatrix
This stitch looks similar to the stocking stitch in knitting. It is obtained by inserting the hook between the front and back vertical bars of the same stitch. The fabric is very thick and it curls, just like knitting. The stitch and row count works up very similar to that of the Tunisian Full Stitch. […] Read more…
by Beatrix
The Tunisian Reverse Stitch is basically the Tunisian Simple Stitch, worked in reverse by inserting the hook from the back into the back vertical bar. This gives a stitch similar to the Tunisian Purl Stitch which we will also look at. The Trs can also be used as an alternative to the Tunisian Purl Stitch. […] Read more…
by Beatrix
This stitch is also called the “Afghan stitch” and is the most common Tunisian Crochet stitch. This stitch is formed by inserting the hook under the front vertical bar into the direction that you work. You will note the typical chain stitches that are formed on the return pass between the vertical lines that […] Read more…
by Beatrix
The Foundation Chain (fch) Just like in crochet and knitting, Tunisian Crochet needs a base to start building rows on. This is called the foundation chain (fch) and is similar as in conventional crochet. You will pick up loops from the back bars of the chains, this way your bottom edge will look the same as […] Read more…