We’ve had some interest in Tunisian crochet of late! I’m thrilled to head up a Tunisian Tech series. We can all learn together!
Starting Saturday 08/15/2020, I’ll post a short tutorial for a given stitch or stitch combination, along with links to videos and sample photos. Please join along with any insight or suggestions!
It’s gonna be fun!
ETA - Though we started this journey as “Stitch of the Week”, the owner of r/Tunisan_Crochet on Reddit (whom I corroborated with on that series) found issue with the use of the same title of the series. Therefore, we have re-named it Tunisian Tech Series in good faith.
The following tutorials are the work of @TexasPurl.
In my crochet craft trials, I went down the Cro-hook path and got a book of stitches, all the hooks and off I went. I at least swatched every stitch in the book and was surprised at how many variations you could actually make. At the time, it didn’t really click with me, probably because I didn’t find many patterns to make and had no idea how to make something without a pattern. I gave everything away to a friend, called it good and moved on.
I’ve got eyes here and if it peaks my interest again, well… One thing is for sure, whoever goes for this ride will certainly have fun and learn a lot!
Just pick your yarn. I might note, less fuzzy fiber truly brings out the stitches and makes them easier to see. If you choose a worsted weight yarn, be prepared to use at least K/10-1/2 6.50mm hook if you stitch tight. I’m a loose stitcher and use a J/10 6.00mm
I created an affiliate link for the interchangeable hooks - my goodness, I believe you guys bought out the Denise hooks - I had trouble finding some in stock to link to.
I’m still debating. I am finding the Addi needles intriguing as most of them are metal. But - they are more costly, and I’d need to buy additional cables / stoppers to go with.
I’m curious to see if anyone has any experience to add to @TexasPurl 's experience.
I’m waiting for my smaller size hooks to arrive in the mail today. I’ve only used the 6.5mm with the smallest cord and I love how the yarn slides over the hook.
I am getting the Love2Crochet Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set, USF 5/3.75mm-J10/6mm (L2CF5-J10). The one’s I have had are the Love2Crochet Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set, USK 10.5/6.5mm-19/15mm (L2CK10.5-19).
I’ll be using my swatches for a sampler blanket. Tunisian creates a wonderful edge stitch on it’s own for stitching blocks together. I think I’ll sc a contrast color around each, then use that cool joining method you used. Then I’ll have to decided whether I want a wider border around the whole thing.
@TexsPurl
Please excuse this question if you have already addressed it.
I am considering attempting this. What is the bare minimum hook length I will need for this project.
I think I am understanding that some have bought hooks with cords. (Guessing that is like circular knitting needles with extra cord length?)
Will I need that?
Looking forward to seeing how you end the squares and how they are joined together at the end.
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