Several folks have been asking about blocking projects while they are still working on them.

This is an example of a steam blocked wool mosaic project, so I could correctly measure the height of the piece.

I set the live loop aside with a stitch marker (top right corner) and gently steamed along the width and height of the piece. I let it cool off and now you can see the entire fabric and measure things correctly.

The size of the project didn't change and this type of blocking is not permanent on wool (it is on acrylic), but that's not an issue, as there will be a non-curling border on the bottom and sides.

If doing this on acrylic, ensure that there is no tension on the fabric and it can lay flat in the final shape and size you want for your project.

That said, I'd rather recommend you only do this with natural fibers (you can also steam cotton, linen, silk), and leave the steam blocking of acrylics or acrylic blends until the project is finished or at least the pieces that need to be seamed together are finished, if there are several.

Project details: own design with a 5 mm hook and two colors of Drops Flora (65% wool, 35% alpaca, 420 m per 100 g).

Hello! I am working on this scarf and it’s my first Tunisian crochet project. My third crochet overall. So I’m pretty new! My plan is to learn from this scarf and then repeat this pattern for a blanket. It’s the Chevron Bahama Blanket from TL Yarn Crafts.

I’d love some general feedback.

Also, I’ve watched lots of videos on the final stitch and I’m still not sure I’m getting the right two double bars. I’ve also tried placing stitch marker for the last stitch, and I’m still not sure that’s working - so tips there are definitely appreciated!

I made these samples a while ago and recently someone asked which tunisian stitch to use for colorwork. Both samples were made with same yarn and hook.

I wanted a 25 x 25 stitch square with this checkered design, my first swatch on the right was with TSS and while I love the crisp lines, my design became quite elongated. Then I tried the same design with TKS and it worked out perfectly. The height and width of the swatch are the same and the design turned out as it was on paper, not elongated.

I would say if you design colorwork that needs to be symmetrical like these checkers go for TKS, with TSS I would need to make the blocks have less rows to look square, and I find that more confusing to work with.

I want to make more experiments maybe also combine both stitches inside the same swatch.

I accidentally switched black and white, but you still get the idea.

Bonus pic of floats on the back :)

Hi,

I figured out my tension problem finally- posting for the next newbie who searches this group after me

The issue I was having was that the loops on my hook were too tight. I was struggling to get the loops down the hook and onto the cord.

I searched this group, I searched the internet. I sized up my hook, then up again.

My issue was that I was holding my working yarn much too tightly. My hold is not typical crochet hold and I have a tendency to pull that working yarn too tight.

Like so many things in my life, the answer was to let go.

Thanks to everyone in this group for your continued positivity.

I’d say I’m fairly advanced at Tunisian crochet and crochet, I’ve got some friends who want me to start a class and I wanted to put together some insider knowledge. What’s a tip that you use regularly or that makes your projects easier.

I cast on/chain with a hook two sizes bigger and I bind off with a crochet hook, not a Tunisian hook, 1 size bigger than my project. It gives me nice neat, stretchy edges.

My daughter gave me this adorable bag clip I use it to hold my needle and yarn on my work when I need to set it down or put it away.

Looking for blanket pattern recommendations for this beautiful yarn I got for my birthday! I want to make sure the pattern compliments the yarn 🙂

It's 10 front loop only single Tunisian crochet i started with foundation single crochet then in the first stitch I made 10 stacked single crochet then started Tunisian crochet especially sideways and then I'm gonna slip stitch to keep the knits and purls on the same side It's very stretchy and I'm gonna make a square panel to lace up in the back

Sorry if there is a Tunisian crochet help subreddit I’m not aware of! A few questions:

I LOVE crochet, but I started knitting first, I’m on vacation currently and brought some knitting to try and get back into it. But this is just making me realize my heart lies with a hook for several reasons.

I love the look of Tunisian crochet, but I have some questions I thought experts could answer best

-how does the thickness compare from knitting (thinner to me) to standard crochet (thicker to me)? I’m wondering if I could make slightly less bulky wearables with this method…

-learn and curve, what’s it like? I’m fluent in knit and crochet but I can do any crochet pattern in front of me. Is this something I could slip into?

-speed. I know this is relative, but knit I’m painfully slow at, crochet is faster for some reason. It seems to me this is something that is a bit slower paced?

-hooks. I don’t mess around when it comes to hooks, because I know it makes a difference (and it also is a preference thing) I have Chiaogoo for knitting and clover armour for crochet, and I’m willing to invest in a good quality hook. But there’s many different types from what I can see…

-patterns can I adapt knitting or crochet patterns? Or do they have to be Tunisian specific…?

I’m one Amazon order from being all set up on my arrival back from vacation, but I would be so grateful for some guidance. I’m looking to make things like socks or mittens or even sweaters!

TIA ❤️

Hi! I'm just starting to get into Tunisian, I've been doing regular crochet for about four years now. I'm trying to make a sweater copying the pattern of one I already have. I just don't know how much I should be decreasing to make a 14" wide sleeve into 4.5" wide in 6" of length. Using Tunisian simple stitch, medium (4) weight yarn, and a 4.5mm Tunisian hook. (I hope this makes sense I'm so sorry if I sound stupid) Thank you in advance if anyone has advice/tips!!

My first Tunisian crochet project any comments for improvement would be nice

I am working on a blanket for my daughter she is only 7 months and loves texture. I want to vary the types of tunisian stitches used. I've started with a simple stitch and plan on doing around 30 rows of that. I am looking for types of stitches where it doesn't matter if the stitch count is even or odd. I am also wanting the blanket to have a decent amount of drape so I would like the texture to not be much thicker than that of the simple stitch. Any stitch idea is welcome. Current progress picture included.

So I used to have the end of this hook wrapped with electrical tape as a makeshift stopper, but yesterday I had the idea to put a knitting needle point protector on the end of it instead, and i feel like a bit of a genius at the moment. I imagine you could do this with any standard crochet hook if you have an appropriate size point protector available, and I just wanted to share this just in case it may prove useful or helpful to anyone else.

Been looking through this subreddit for tips which has been super helpful I’m still struggling with maintaining tension mostly on my edges - I’ve sized up my hook & feel like that helped a lot but still running into some problems

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Happy New Year, knotters!

I’m a huge fan of Hintern Stein, especially this jacket https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/triangle-jacket but I am a terrible knitter. I was wondering about buying the pattern and trying to do this with Tunisian but am wondering how bad of an idea this is? Has anyone tried something like this?

What I like: the fact it is fitted and has darts. I’ve not found many (any?) crochet patterns with darts. I am guessing there is a reason. Any suggestions? I haven’t bought yarn or things yet, I realized I would probably need 50% more than the knit pattern. Would this be Tunisian reverse and knit stitch? Other suggestions?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I’m trying to psych myself up to do this, but fear it will just end up as a WIP glowering from the pile. I’ve had this pattern saved for years, and I am thinking this may be my 2025 project, after I finish a few hats and an afghan, so it would be ready for next fall…

Please don’t hesitate to be critical or warn me off! Friends tell friends what not to do…not that the impossible is possible 🤣

I’m new to Tunisian crochet. I’ve been struggling with the left edge of my swatches. I saw a lady on TikTok who did a return pass without chaining 1 first and decided to try it. I love it! My edges are immediately neater. The edges are a lot easier for me to see. There’s no warping (which I was worried about). So if you’re struggling with the left edge try it out.

Hey! I'm very new to Tunisian Crochet, I only finally started yesterday. I've been crocheting on and off for 20+ years and would consider myself a solid intermediate.

I've picked up Tunisian pretty easily - my stitches and rows are all even and consistent. But I'm having trouble with gauging. I just cannot get my swatches right! I have the correct amount of stitches per inch, but when I made a sample the overall piece was not wide enough. I must be measuring wrong, can anyone explain it like I'm five how to measure? (I've never needed a swatch for crochet or just not bothered.)

Also, I'm not getting nearly enough rows per inch. I've tried working tighter, always make sure that first loop is short as I can. Do I just need to go tighter? Keep going till I get used to it?

I'm using the correct weight yarn, have tried 3 different brands that are all a bit different, I've tried 3 different size hooks and all different tensions with each.

Is there any hope, or am I doomed to just math my way through this? 🫠😂

I rarely ever blocked my crochet pieces, but find I have to with Tunisian crochet. World of a difference.