Sunday 26 September 2010

Tunisian (afghan) crochet

I've had a go at Tunisian crochet - a cross between knitting and crochet. 
I've seen images on the web of these wonderful warm blankets, scarves and hats etc, so after doing a bit of research on how to do the basic stitch I had a try.

I love the woven effect that you get (especially if using variegated wool) and the finished material is thicker than it would be if just crocheting, so warmer. But I don't know if I could tackle anything much larger. It's not as quick as crocheting (but that might be just be a very slow beginner) and I imagine it would also get quite heavy on the needle, but who knows one day I might have a proper go!

The easiest thing for me to do was another neck warmer, as it wouldn't need a special hook.


I added a vintage hand painted button to this one


front and reverse view



3 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous! Is there a pattern available somewhere? I would love to make one for myself.

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  2. Interesting! Very Pretty. I've not done any tunisian crochet. Is this worked from top to bottom or from side to side?? Mary

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  3. Hi, Tunisian crochet is worked in exactly the same way as normal crochet, from bottom to top, based on the length of the starting chain.
    I have not written a pattern before but will have a go as these are very quick and easy to make.
    I looked up the basic stitch on the net and worked from that and as it is only 12 chains wide I didn't need a special hook!
    x

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