A complete course in Tunisian crochet, from beginner to advanced stitches, for right- and left-handed hookers, plus 20 beautiful patterns for accessories. Beautiful, colorful, lacy shawls, scarves, hats and more really bring out the possibilities of Tunisian. Photo tutorials are included for all Tunisian stitches.

Your one-stop Tunisian crochet resource is here!

Whether you are completely new to Tunisian crochet or you already love it and are ready to move beyond the basic stitches, Exploring Tunisian Crochet has the step-by-step instructions you need to master any Tunisian crochet technique. Photo tutorials for basic stitches and advanced stitches (for both left- and right-handed crocheters) get you started on the road to success. Complete your education with expert tips and techniques.

Once you've practiced the stitches, you'll be ready to crochet any of the 20 stunning patterns for shawls, scarves, hats, and more. You'll be amazed at the versatility of Tunisian fabrics you can make with the variety of stitches in this book, from lacy shawls with beautiful drape to stretchy hats and mittens and color work shawls and scarves. The advanced crochet stitches you'll learn open a whole new world of possibilities!

CONTENTS

Introduction

Getting Started

Tunisian Crochet Hooks and Tools

Beginning Your Tunisian Crochet Journey

Tunisian Crochet Rows

Foundation Row

Stitch Anatomy

Tunisian Simple Stitch

Tunisian Edge Stitch

Standard Return Pass

Bind-off Row

Basic Stitches

Tunisian Purl Stitch

Tunisian Knit Stitch

Tunisian Reverse Stitch

Tunisian Full Stitch

Basic Techniques

Increases

Decreases

Color Changes

Joins

Finishing

Dealing with Common Problems

Venturing Beyond the Basics: Modified Stitches and Variations

Tunisian Simple Stitch Variations

Other Stitch Variations

Extended Stitches

Intermediate and Advanced Techniques

Magic Ring Foundation Row

Tunisian Crochet Cables

Tunisian Crochet in the Round

Stretchy Bind-off

How to Read a Pattern

Yarn and Notions

Fit

Pattern Notations

Swatching and Gauge

Blocking

Difficulty Level

Pattern Modifications

Abbreviations

Patterns

Trailhead Cowl

Switchback Scarf

Ridgeline Scarf

Waterfall Shawl

Daytrip Cowl

Trekking Shawl

Water’s Edge Shawl

Wild Berries Shawl

Wanderlust Scarf

Vista Shawl

Compass Shawl

Wandering Path Scarf

Stargazer Shawl

Trailblazer Shawl

Treeline Mitts

Treeline Hat

Crossroads Cowl

Intrepid Capelet

Moonlight Wrap

Sunset Shawl

Resources

Acknowledgments

Index of Stitch Tutorials

Abbreviations

Visual Index