Getting started in Tunisian crochet, with basic stitches, fundamental skills needed to make and thrive in Tunisian crochet.
You often start regular crochet projects in a magic ring, so why try to begin a Tunisian crochet project in a magic ring? In this detailed photo and video tutorial I will show you how to start a Tunisian crochet project in a Magic ring (also known as Magic circle, not to be confused with … Read more
Shawls are a fun and easy to make type of project that you can make as simple or as complicated as you like. There is a whole variety of shawl shapes and sizes and they all have their advantages and disadvantages. If you want to make your own Tunisian crochet shawl using regular stitches (not … Read more
How do you sew two pieces of Tunisian knit stitch together? What about seaming the bottom of a Tunisian knit stitch fabric to the top? Do you know how to sew the Tunisian knit stitches invisibly, to create a continuous fabric? In this tutorial I will show you the easy way to seam Tunisian knit … Read more
Learn how to do Tunisian crochet in the round in a tube with a double ended hook and use the free pattern below to make a beautiful project with textured hearts. Use two contrasting colors if you want the hearts to stand out or use one color for a more subtle texture. In this tutorial … Read more
What’s the most elastic Tunisian crochet ribbing you’ve ever made? In this tutorial, I want to show you how to make super elastic ribbing for your own projects, using only two easy Tunisian crochet stitches, the Tunisian knit stitch and the Tunisian reverse purl knit stitch. I’ve previously shown you how to make 6 types … Read more
Do you like mosaic crochet and wish you could create more than blocky, square stitches? With this advanced Tunisian crochet mosaic technique, you can now create stitches on the diagonal, opening up amazing designs that are now possible in the wonderful world of Tunisian crochet mosaic. In this tutorial, I will demonstrate some of the … Read more
Are you just starting to learn Tunisian crochet, wondering what hook works best for your project type? Or maybe you are thinking of expanding your range of hooks and upgrading your tools to make your projects more enjoyable. In this deep dive in Tunisian crochet hooks and their varieties, you will see what makes each … Read more
Three methods to weave in ends in Tunisian crochet, so you can choose the best for your project.
Want to try out Tunisian crochet and don’t know where to start? The Tunisian simple stitch (abbreviated as Tss) is the most basic and most widely used stitch in Tunisian crochet, so maybe start with it. All the other Tunisian crochet stitches developed over decades by crafters have something in common with the Tunisian simple … Read more
Did you know you can use middle short rows in Tunisian crochet to add volume to the front or back of a garment, without affecting the side seams?