Learn to Crochet - Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS)

Last week we started on the Tunisian stitches with the Tunisian Simple Stitch. This week we're going to continue along the Tunisian line and show you how to do the Tunisian Purl Stitch. The Tunisian Purl Stitch builds upon the Tunisian Simple Stitch and creates a fabric that looks a lot like the purl side of a knitted garment. This is one of the stitches used in both my newly released patterns, The Tiny Cables Wristwarmers use this stitch to create the ribbing effect of the cuff as well as the Basketweave Wristwarmers.  Both patterns allow you to practice the stitch in an easy setting.

Basketweave Wristwarmers

I hope this video helps you better understand the directions for the Tunisian Crochet Purl Stitch and gets you on the way to creating beautiful "fusion" pieces. This video can be found at my YouTube channel along with all the other videos I've showcased here on the blog. I'd love to hear your feedback. Do you have a stitch you're currently struggling with or would like to learn? Leave me a comment, maybe I can get a video done to help.

Learn To Crochet - Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)

The art of Tunisian Crochet (which is sometimes refered to as Afghan Crochet) is a type of fusion between knitting and crocheting. The hook used to work Tunisian Crochet is a long hook that almost looks like a knitting needle except for the hook at the end.

In traditional crochet only one stitch is active at a time while in Tunisian Crochet many stitches are active just as in knitting. Although there are many types of tunisian crochet stitches, this video is of the basic Tumisian Simple Stitch with is the starting point in learning to work with Tunisian Crochet. This is one of the stitches used in the Tunisian Crochet Ribbed Cowl pattern found on this blog.

I hope this video helps you better understand the directions for the Tunisian Crochet Simple Stitch and gets you on the way to creating beautiful "fusion" pieces. This video can be found at my YouTube channel along with all the other videos I've showcased here on the blog. I'd love to hear your feedback. Do you have a stitch you're currently struggling with or would like to learn? Leave me a comment, maybe I can get a video done to help.

Tunisian Crochet Basketweave Wristwarmers

On my YouTube channel I've posted videos on Tunisian Crochet (you can view the playlist here). I guess after doing those videos I was inspired because that's when I decided to create these lovely Tunisian Crochet Basketweave Wristwarmers! I wanted to make sure they weren't too complicated, but full of texture and warmth!

These crochet wristwarmers are perfect for a man or woman so the pattern is a great "go-to" when you need a quick gift for a special occasion. Once you get the hang of the Tunisian crochet stitches you'll breeze through this pattern with no problems.

The pattern for these lovely Tunisian crochet wristwarmers is currently available in my Etsy Shop!

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Free Pattern - Tunisian Crochet Ribbed Cowl

Every now and then you have to create something in a stitch you've never used before. Why? Because it keeps your skills sharp and you grow in the process. When I set out to learn Tunisian Crochet it was for just that reason. I wanted to learn something new and expand my skill set. This pattern was developed with the idea that repetition is the best way to learn a new skill.

This Tunisian Crochet Ribbed Cowl pattern is for the beginner in Tunisian crochet. The finished piece can be used for both men or women making it a great gift option.

Enjoy and share and let me know if you have any questions or problems with the pattern.

Materials:
- Size I9 Crochet Hook
- 3 Balls SWS by Patons Yarn (110 yds each)

Pattern Level: Intermediate

Pattern Stitches: TSS - Tunisian Simple Stitch; TKS - Tunisian Knit Stitch; TPS - Tunisian Purl Stitch; SC - Single Crochet

Pattern Stitch Instructions:

TSS

Foundation base row: Insert hook in the second chain from the hook, wrap yarn around hook, and pull the loop through, keeping it on hook, repeat in each chain across to the end, do not turn.

Reverse base row: Ch 1, wrap yarn around hook and pull it through the first loop on the hook, *wrap yarn around hook and pull it through the next two loops on the hook. Repeat from * to end. One loop remains on the hook. This loop is considered the first stitch of the next row.

Forward row: Insert the hook under the single vertical thread, from right to left, then wrap the yarn around the hook and pull through keeping the loop on the hook, repeat across.

Reverse row: As reverse base row

TKS

Forward row: Insert the hook through the center of the stitch below, from front to back, then wrap the yarn around the hook and pull through, keeping the loop on the hook. Repeat as required.

Reverse row: As reverse base row

TPS

Forward row: Bring the yarn forward to the front of the work. Insert the hook under a single vertical thread in the same way as for Tunisian simple stitch, then take the yarn to the back, wrap it around the hook and pull through keeping the loop on the hook. Repeat as required.

Reverse row: As reverse base row

Pattern Instructions:

With I9 hook and yarn Chain 34

Row 1: 1TSS in second ch from hook, 1 TSS in each ch to end, do not turn, ch 1

Rows 2: *YRH pull through 1^st 2 loops on hook, repeat from * to end – 1 loop on hook, ch 1, do not turn

Row 3: Skip 1^st st, 1TKS in next st, *1 TPS in each of next 2 sts, 1 TKS in each of following 2 sts, repeat from * to end, ch 1, do not turn

Row 4: *YRH, pull through first 2 loops on hook, repeat from * to end – 1 loop remains on hook, ch1, do not turn, repeat rows 3 & 4 for pattern until piece measures 39 inches. Do not bind off.

Row 5: SC across to last st, ch 1, turn.

Finishing

With WS facing, fold piece and sl st across for seam, ch 1, do not bind off.

   With WS facing SC around edge ending with sl st in first st. Bind off
   With WS facing attach yarn to next edge at seam with sl st, SC around ending with sl st in first sc, bind off

  Weave ends and wear!