[dannyjack]

I'm wondering if it's worth it to learn how to learn tunisian crochet. What is the first step?

 

[Gundi2]

why not, i made a afghan once, lots of squares, embroidered them with flowers, than crochet the squares together.it was a nice afghan and some one talked me right out of it. i promised that i would make me a new one, but not jet. some day?

 

[marilyngf]

Tunisian crochet is quite easy to do.. It makes beautiful afghans and you can do cross stitch on them because of the way the stitches are. Give it a try.

 

[onegrannygoose]

go to u-tube and there will be a tutorial it is not hard to do and lots of enjoyment.

 

[chickkie]

do a search here for John Dornan - he has been putting sample piece instructions for tunisian crochet on here for quite a while now. It looks interesting but I have not tried it ... yet

 

[bagibird]

Love Tunisian. It used to be used almost exclusively for afghans when I was young, but now there are some beautiful lacy patterns and stitches used for shawls, scarves and lacy jackets - just stunning. There are some lovely designs on these Pinterest boards:
http://www.pinterest.com/gittebettina/tunisian-crochet/
http://gb.pinterest.com/profrifkin/tunisian-crochet/

I think it's well worth learning. Kim Guzman has loads of tutorials:
http://kimguzman.com/blog/tunisian-crochet/

 

[fergablu2]

I enjoy it. There are variations including tunisian in the round and double ended crochet, both of which use double ended hooks. You can get bamboo sets of the double ended and tunisian hooks inexpensively on eBay. If you decide you want to proceed with larger projects, you can invest in swing hooks or interchangeable crochet hooks.

You can use any cross-stitch pattern to make a picture panel in tunisian crochet, since the tunisian simple stitch is practically square.

Here's a sampler afghan I made:

http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-115892-1.html

 

[dannyjack]

I'm going to try it! Thanks everyone for all the tips!

 

[Yarn Happy]

I love it, like a cross between knitting and crocheting. It is harder to find patterns, but fun to do. I have KnittersPride interchangeable set, and I was able to add hooks that fit my cords, I have even learned to do tunisian in the round (YouTube videos).

 

[Jessica-Jean]

Here's my collection of links about it:
A brief history: http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2012/11/cats-corner-a-tunisian-thanksgiving/

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2009/01/learn-to-crochet-tunisian-knit-stitch.html

http://www.stitchdiva.com/tutorials/tunisian-crochet

http://www.crochetkim.com/tutorials.html

http://www.crochetkim.com/resources.html

http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm

http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=40

http://crochet.borgbilly.com/tutorial/afghan.htm

http://serendipity.gpvm.com/basics.html

http://crochet.about.com/od/tunisiancrochet/ss/crochet-afghan-stitch-instructions.htm

http://knitting-and.com/crochet/tunisian-intarsia.htm

http://www.mytunisiancrochet.com/

Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/tunisiancrochet/info

Intarsia: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8F0061A863F4F4D1

 

[Phyllis Stein]

I do enjoy Tunisian Crochet. I have made many baby afghans in this style and have crossstitched all of them.

 

[jdwilhelm]

I am trying to learn it now...did the basic stitch years ago when called afghan stitch. I have more problems holding my knitting needles and regular crochet is too thick for some things.

Having trouble with getting the tension, but still working on thisl


Thanks for all the links.

 

[Beetytwird]

As stated check out John Dorman's post. The man is a genius when it comes to Tunisian crochet! He has done some very impressive stuff. I like to combine it with knitting to make things, like my avatar...........learn, enjoy, have fun!

 

[cathbeasle]

Tunisian crochet is quite easy to do.. It makes beautiful afghans and you can do cross stitch on them because of the way the stitches are. Give it a try.

I have made quite a few afghans with this stitch. This stitch provides a thicker and warmer afghan. You also get a grid and can cross stitch. There are a lot more patterns out there now for Tunisian crochet. Clothing, accessories, etc. It is a nice addition to your skill set.

 

[ngriff]

I was given several Tunisian panels to put together, but I've not seen instructions for doing that. Eventually, I'll figure out something. This work means a lot to the owner having been made by her deceased sister.

 

[bagibird]

I was given several Tunisian panels to put together, but I've not seen instructions for doing that. Eventually, I'll figure out something. This work means a lot to the owner having been made by her deceased sister.

These links might help:

http://saskatoonstitcher.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/tunisian-crochet-joining-panels/

http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-141580-1.html

 

[ulrika]

I'm wondering if it's worth it to learn how to learn tunisian crochet. What is the first step?

It is very easy to learn. Worth doing. I have done many tunisian entrelac baby blankets. Far easier than knitting entrelac.

 

[RobbiD]

I enjoy it. There are variations including tunisian in the round and double ended crochet, both of which use double ended hooks. You can get bamboo sets of the double ended and tunisian hooks inexpensively on eBay. If you decide you want to proceed with larger projects, you can invest in swing hooks or interchangeable crochet hooks.

You can use any cross-stitch pattern to make a picture panel in tunisian crochet, since the tunisian simple stitch is practically square.

Here's a sampler afghan I made:

http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-115892-1.html

Love your afghan, fergablu, and your "supervisor"
He looks like my MercuryCat.

 

[Serene Knitter]

Learn it, you should have as many "tools" in your crochet skills as possible. That said, I don't enjoy Tunisian Crochet all that much, but it is personal preference.

 

[JCF]

And speaking of Tunisian crochet, is it supposed to be rather "loopy" on the backside? I'm in the process of making an afghan (say wallhanging for its destination) and the backside looks "curly".