10 Tunisian Crochet Stitches You Need to Try (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
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10 Tunisian Crochet Stitches You Need to Try
Tunisian Crochet is one of those techniques that looks beautifully complicated, but once you understand the forward pass and return pass, the stitches become much easier to follow. This roundup brings together 10 gorgeous Tunisian Crochet stitch tutorials from talented designers, so you can try everything from beginner-friendly basics to textured statement stitches.
Before you start, it is worth checking your yarn, hook size and tension. Tunisian Crochet can create a beautifully dense fabric, so choosing a yarn with good stitch definition will help these textures really stand out.
1. Tunisian Simple Stitch
The Tunisian Simple Stitch is the perfect place to begin. It creates the classic vertical-bar texture you will see in many Tunisian Crochet projects and gives you a strong foundation for learning more advanced stitches.
2. Tunisian Knit Stitch
The Tunisian Knit Stitch is loved because it creates a fabric that looks beautifully close to knitting, while still being worked with a Crochet hook. It is a brilliant stitch for scarves, garments and knit-look Crochet projects.
3. Tunisian Purl Stitch
The Tunisian Purl Stitch is a useful basic to learn once you are comfortable with the simple and knit stitches. It adds texture and is often combined with other Tunisian stitches to create more detailed fabrics.
4. Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch
The Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch has a gorgeous raised texture and looks much more complicated than it is. It is a lovely choice for blankets, scarves and projects where you want texture without the fabric feeling too busy.
5. Tunisian Full Stitch
The Tunisian Full Stitch creates a thick, cosy fabric that works beautifully for blankets, scarves and structured pieces. It is worked into the spaces between stitches, which gives the finished fabric a lovely full texture.
6. Tunisian Reverse Stitch
The Tunisian Reverse Stitch gives a textured, almost bumpy finish that works beautifully for washcloths, blankets and pieces where you want a bit more surface interest.
7. Tunisian Smock Stitch
The Tunisian Smock Stitch creates a beautiful textured fabric with a slightly decorative look. It is a lovely one to try once you are ready to move beyond the very basic stitches.
8. Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch
The Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch is a variation of the Tunisian Simple Stitch, but with a lighter feel and extra drape. It is a good stitch to explore if you want Tunisian Crochet fabric that feels less dense.
9. Tunisian Mesh Stitch
The Tunisian Mesh Stitch is a more open, airy option, making it lovely for scarves, shawls and lighter accessories. It is a great reminder that Tunisian Crochet does not always have to be thick and dense.
10. Tunisian Puff Stitch
The Tunisian Puff Stitch adds raised texture and softness to your work. It is a brilliant stitch for adding detail to blankets, accessories and decorative Crochet projects.
Bonus: Tunisian Basket Weave Stitch
If you want one extra stitch to save for later, the Tunisian Basket Weave Stitch is a gorgeous textured option. It has a woven look and works beautifully for blankets and cosy home projects.
Need Help With Your Crochet?
If you are learning Tunisian Crochet and feel stuck with stitch placement, tension, curling edges or reading a pattern, I offer 1:1 Crochet help sessions to talk you through it step by step.
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