Tutorial: Tunisian Simple Stitch

Lately I’ve been experimenting with Tunisian crochet.  I love the smooth fabric this method produces.  Here is a simple tutorial on how to achieve the basic Tunisian stitch.

Stay tuned to see how I use this in an upcoming pattern! ~Maria~

Each row consists of two passes, a Forward Pass and Return Pass. You will use a Tunisian Crochet Hook, which looks like a long crochet hook.

YO = Yarn Over

First Row
Forward Pass:
Chain desired amount of stitches. Insert hook in 2^nd chain from hook, YO and pull loop through. Repeat in each chain to end. You should have the same number of loops on hook as you will have stitches.

Return Pass:
YO, pull through first loop, [YO pull through two loops]. Repeat to end until you have just one loop left on hook.

Remaining Rows
Forward Pass: [Insert hook in next vertical bar, YO, pull loop through]. Repeat in each vertical bar to end. In last stitch, insert hook through both loops, YO, and pull loop through. Each loop is one stitch.

Return Pass: YO, pull through first loop, [YO pull through two loops]. Repeat to end until you have just one loop left on hook

Repeat the last row as many times as desired until fabric is desired length.

Finishing Row
[Insert hook in next vertical bar, YO, pull loop through, YO, pull loop through both loops on hook]. Repeat to end.  Fasten off.

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