What is Tunisian crochet? Well according to the Wikipedia article it is:
"Tunisian crochet, also known as Afghan crochet, is a type of crochet that uses an elongated hook, often with a stopper on the handle end, called an Afghan hook. It is sometimes considered to be a mixture of crocheting and knitting."
Obviously I HAD to try! I have learned a couple of stitches and I feel confident enough to share a pattern with you! It will be using some of your crochet basics and is built upon my Patterned Headwrap/Earwarmer crochet pattern.
Don't have an afghan hook? That's ok, this pattern uses 14 stitches so you can experiment using a regular crochet hook!
Tunisian Headwrap/Earwarmer
Supplies:
Size I afghan hook (or regular crochet hook for this project)
I am using RedHeart Super Saver yarn in white for this tutorial.
tapestry needle (weaving in ends)
1-1.5" button
patience!
Notes:
ch1 and turn at end of rows 1-12 at end of row 13 just turn...no ch, here we will begin Tunisian crochet ;)
If pattern reads "sc2, 2sc, sc2tog" it would be read "single crochet in next two stitches, 2 single crochet in the next stitch, single crochet 2 stitches together" if a row says "sc" then you single crochet across the row.
Ch3
1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, ch1 turn (2)
2: sc, ch1 turn (2)
3: 2sc, ch1 turn (4)
4: sc, ch1 turn (4)
5: 2sc, sc2, 2sc, ch1 turn (6)
6: sc, ch1 turn (6)
7: 2sc, sc4, 2sc, ch1 turn (8)
8: sc, ch1 turn (8)
9: 2sc, sc6, 2sc, ch1 turn (10)
10: sc, ch1 turn (10)
11: 2sc, sc8, 2sc, ch1 turn (12)
12: sc, ch1 turn (12)
13: 2sc. sc10, 2sc, do NOT ch 1, just turn. (14)
Approximately 3 1/2" through row 13
End of row 14 before the return pass
here is where we begin Tunisian
14: with loop on hook, sk first st, insert hook into next st and pull up a loop, continue across to the end of row, you will have 14 loops on your hook. Now we begin the return pass- yo hook and pull through 1 loop (ch 1) yo hook and pull through two loops, continue with yo and pull through 2 loops until one loop remains. All rows will be finished with a return pass. HINT- The right side of your work will always face you as you work Tunisian rows.
Tunisian simple stitch (tss) insert hook into front bar, yo, pull up a loop, continue across.
15-?: insert hook into front bar, pull up a loop, continue across until you reach the end and have 14 loops on your hook. Complete round with return pass. (I make approximately 48 Tunisian rows or 15")
61 (or there about) working in front bars: sc across, ch1 turn (14)
Row "61" sc across in front loops
62: (regular crochet!) sc2tog, sc10, sc2tog, ch1 turn (12)
63: sc, ch1 turn (12)
64: sc2tog, sc8, sc2tog, ch1 turn (10)
65: sc, ch1 turn (10)
66: sc2tog, sc6, sc2tog, ch1 turn (8)
67: sc, ch1 turn (8)
68: sc2tog, sc, ch2, sk 2 st, sc, sc2tog, ch1 turn (4sc, 2ch) buttonhole made
69: sc2, 2sc in ch space, sc2, ch1 turn (6)
70: sc2tog, ch2 sk 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1 turn (2sc, 2ch) second buttonhole made
71: sc, 2sc in ch space, sc, ch1 turn (4)
72: sc2tog x2 (2)
73: sc (2) do not turn, continue to sc around entire headwrap putting 2 sts in each corner for a squared off look or don't add extra sts to corners and have a more rounded look. F.O. weave in ends. Place a 1-1.5" button on opposite end from button holes.
Tunisian Headwrap/Earwarmer (this is one I made using Caron Simply Soft Yarn)
Back of headwrap
I hope you have fun making this headwrap and playing around with Tunisian crochet! If you want to share any of your projects from my patterns I would love to see them! If you want to brag to everyone please post on my Facebook page!
~Anna
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