What Is Tunisian Crochet? Tunisian crochet (aka Afghan stitch) blends knitting and crochet for a firm, woven texture. You work stitches onto a long hook (like knitting), then return and finish them (like crochet). The result? Clean lines, amazing texture, and perfect tension.

Materials

• Tunisian crochet hook (size 6.0mm suggested)

• Worsted weight yarn

• Scissors, yarn needle

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Abbreviations

• CH – Chain

• TSS – Tunisian Simple Stitch

• RET – Return Pass

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How to Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)

1. Foundation Chain

CH any number (e.g. CH 20)

2. Forward Pass

• Insert hook into 2nd CH from hook

• YO, pull up loop (keep loop on hook)

• Repeat across — all loops stay on the hook

3. Return Pass

• YO, pull through 1 loop

• Then: YO, pull through 2 loops → repeat until 1 loop remains

Now you’ve completed one row of TSS

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Repeat Rows

For each new row:

• Insert hook under front vertical bar

• YO, pull up loop

• Work all stitches the same, then do Return Pass again

✔ Continue until piece reaches desired height

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Tips

• Don’t pull too tight on foundation CH

• Block your finished piece to flatten curl

• Combine TSS with knit-like or mesh stitches for contrast

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Best Used For

• Dishcloths

• Tablet sleeves

• Scarves

• Pillow panels

• Baby blankets

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