How to Tunisian Crochet: Tunisian Simple Crochet Tutorial

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April 17, 2018 Ashlea 17 Comments

Are you wanting to learn how to Tunisian Crochet? Then this Tunisian Simple Crochet tutorial is for you!

How to Tunisian Simple Crochet

Tunisian crochet is an old favorite of mine. Not all crocheters enjoy it, or know how to do it, but those that do are able to make beautiful, fun, knit-like pieces. Tunisian stitches work up so quickly, and once you get into a rhythm you’ll love this stitch, too!

There are two types of Tunisian (Afghan) hooks: regular and extended. The aluminum hooks are 14″ in length, while the extended hooks are typically 48″ long.

Scroll down to see the VIDEO tutorial of this stitch.

To start Tunisian Simple Crochet, you will:

1. Chain to desired length.

2. Pull up a loop in second chain from hook and in each chain to end. You will now have as many loops on your hook as you do stitches.

3. Yarn over and pull through one loop. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through two – repeat this sequence all the way to the end of the row.

4. Insert hook into first vertical bar from the previous row, pull up a loop. Pull up a loop in every vertical bar to end. In the last (end) stitch, go through both parts of the “v” of that stitch. You should now have as many loops on your hook as you do stitches.

5. Yarn over and pull through one loop. This is the side of the last stitch. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through two – all the way to the end of the row.

Continue alternating steps 4 & 5 until desired height is reached.

To fasten off/bind off:

Insert hook under first vertical bar. Slip stitch. Insert hook under next vertical bar. Slip stitch. Repeat to end. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Tunisian Simple Crochet Video Tutorial

There are many different ways to Tunisian Crochet, but the Simple Stitch is what I call the “gateway stitch”. Once you start, you can’t stop! I hope you love this stitch!

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Cindy says

July 22, 2019 at 10:05 am

This sounds like something new, but it isn't. It's called "Afghan Stitch". My mother used to make squares and cross stitch a snowflake design. She was doing this 50 years ago.

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- Heart Hook Home says
  
  July 22, 2019 at 11:16 am
  
  Hi Cindy! Yes, the Tunisian simple stitch and the afghan stitch are one and the same =)
  
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Stephanie says

July 1, 2019 at 8:37 pm

Do is matter what size hook (how long) and type of yarn I get if I want to make a Tunisian blanket?

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- Heart Hook Home says
  
  July 8, 2019 at 8:59 am
  
  Hi Stephanie! Most Tunisian hooks will typically be about 12"-15" which would allow you to do a a project about 2-3 feet wide. For wider projects, you can find cabled tunisian hooks online and in some stores. You can use any yarn weight, you will just need to go up a couple of hook sizes from what the yarn label recommends. Hope this helps!
  
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Marion Madden says

May 20, 2019 at 8:41 am

what does it mean when the rows say row 1 than row fp 2&3 and then rp 2&3

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- Heart Hook Home says
  
  May 22, 2019 at 11:29 am
  
  Hi Marion! FP stands for forward pass, when you are working forward on the row picking up stitches...RP stands for return pass, when you are working back across the row completing the stitches. Hope this makes sense!
  
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Willa says

April 5, 2019 at 9:11 pm

Love your site. When do I change colors? Is it when I pull up the loops, or when I work them off?

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Willa says

April 5, 2019 at 9:08 pm

Love your site. One thing- when o I change colors? Is it when I pull up loops or when I work them off? Thank you so much

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Willa says

April 5, 2019 at 9:04 pm

Thank you for the re I did the Tunisian crochet long ago. BUT when I started to work it again, I was not sure if I had remembered it correctly. And I do not remember when to change colors. Is it when I pull up the loops or when I work them off? I thank you so very much. In my old age I forget a lot of things.

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Ariel says

January 25, 2019 at 9:28 pm

Why is yours not curling and mine is??? It’s just turning into a fruit roll up

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- Heart Hook Home says
  
  January 29, 2019 at 8:55 am
  
  Hi Ariel! Tunisian does have a tendency to curl up. After the first several rows, it should start to lay out better though. If it doesn't, then you may need to try to loosen up your tension or maybe go up a hook size. Hope this helps!
  
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Leslie says

January 7, 2019 at 9:50 pm

I’m a crochet newbie- your tutorial was so easy to follow! Thank you soo much.

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- Heart Hook Home says
  
  January 11, 2019 at 8:36 am
  
  I am so glad you found it helpful!
  
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Sandy says

October 16, 2018 at 6:26 pm

S great tutorial. Easy to follow and I love this stitch. Now I have to look for extended needles. Any suggestions where to find them? Thanks Much, Sandy

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- Heart Hook Home says
  
  October 19, 2018 at 9:38 am
  
  Hi Sandy! I got mine from Amazon. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G3IBH7C/?ref=exp_hearthookhome_lv_dp_vv_d
  
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Jane says

April 17, 2018 at 2:02 pm

This is, by far, the easiest tutorial for Tunisian Crochet I have found! Thank you! One question - when using the extended hooks you showed, does this cause problems with the stitches that are not on the hook but on the extension? I envision stitches shrinking or becoming weirdly shaped? Tnaks again!!

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- Jamie says
  
  April 20, 2018 at 11:23 am
  
  No, no more so than knit stitches on circular needles do. The stitches are on the solid part when you work them.
  
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