Tunisian Crochet (Simple Stitch) Tutorial – Beginner Friendly

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

Abbreviations

CH – Chain
TSS – Tunisian Simple Stitch
RET – Return Pass

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

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

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

Best Used For

Dishcloths
Tablet sleeves
Scarves
Pillow panels
Baby blankets

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