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A beginner-friendly Tunisian stitch to start with is the Tunisian Simple Stitch!
You need to know the basic Tunisian crochet techniques and you will be able to make this stitch pattern. So, are you ready to learn how to crochet Tunisian simple stitch? Let’s take a look!
The Tunisian Basic Stitch
Tunisian simple stitch also known as TSS is the Tunisian single crochet stitch. It is a great stitch to learn when you start with Tunisian crochet.
Tunisian or Afghan crochet is all about the forward pass and the reverse pass.
The forward pass is where you are casting on loops on your hook and the reverse pass where you reduce loops on your hook is called casting off.
You are never turning your work using this crochet technique you always work from left to right and from right to left.
This Tunisian simple stitch, is also known as the basic Afghan stitch or the Afghan stitch.
How To Use The Tunisian Simple Stitch
You can make just about anything you can think of with this stitch.
When you learn this stitch you can make anything you can imagine, like e.g.:
- Sweater
- Cardigan
- Scarves
- Blanket
- Pillowcase
- Bathmat
- Bags
- Bedspread
- Headbands
What Do You Need To Make A Tunisian Simple Stitch
Stitch Level = Beginner
Tools
- Tunisian hook or Tunisian hook with a cord
- Scissors
- Needle
- Measuring tape
Material
- 1 skein of yarn
Tunisian crochet is prone to having curling edges. To solve the issue, I recommend you increase the hook size.
Take a look at your yarn label and increase the hook with at least two and if possible three sizes.
Take a look at this crochet hook conversion guide, and select the hook that fits your project.
That way you can crochet very loosely which is what you need to prevent the curling edges.
To prevent curling edges, crochet very loose.
Stitches You Need To Make The Basic Afghan Stitch
To crochet a basic Afghan stitch, you need the following stitches:
| Slip Knot | Use the crochet hook to draw the yarn through the loop and pull the loop until tight |
| Chain (CH) | Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front. Pull the hook with the yarn, through the loop that is on your hook |
| Single Crochet (SC) | Start with one loop on your hook Insert your hook behind the next vertical bar in the row below. YO and draw up a loop through the vertical bar. You have 2 loops on the hook. Repeat until the end of the row |
| Slip Stitch | Slide the hook through a stitch you want to crochet a slip stitch Yarn over the hook Draw up a loop and pull it through the loop on your hook |
How To Make A Tunisian Simple Stitch
If you want to learn this stitch, start with a small swatch first before diving into a project.
Starting Row: Chain your preferred number of chains but start with at least 15 chains.
You are going to pull and leave loops on your hook which is why you need a starting chain or foundation chain as well.
ROW 1: Insert your hook in the 2nd chain from your hook. * Yarn over (YO) the hook and draw up a loop through the chain stitch. Leave the loop on the hook, so you have two loops on your hook. Insert your hook in the next chain and repeat from the * all the way across your starting chain.
You now have a hook full of loops. If you started with 15 chains you should still have 15 loops on your hook. Your forward pass is complete.
ROW 2: Yarn over (YO) again and draw your yarn through 1st loop on your hook (this is the last loop you added or cast on your hook). * YO and pull up a loop through the next 2 loops on your hook. Repeat from * all the way across the row until 1 loop remains on the hook. Your reverse pass is now complete.
One loop remains on your hook and it is the first stitch of the next row.
ROW 3: * Insert your hook behind the next vertical bar in the row below (do not insert the hook into the vertical bar directly below the loop on your hook). YO and draw up a loop through the vertical bar. Repeating from * all the way across the end of the row.
For the last stitch, insert the hook in the remaining two vertical bars that are visible and pull up that loop. Use these bars as the final stitch to finish the row. Count the stitches to see if you still have the same number of loops on your hook.
ROW 4: Yarn over (YO) again and draw up a loop through 1st loop on your hook. * YO and pull up a loop through the next 2 loops on your hook. Repeat from * all the way across the row until 1 loop remains on the hook.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 for as many rows as you like until you feel you’ve mastered this technique and feel comfortable using it.
Recommendation
Crochet at least 20 rows using this basic Afghan stitch for your swatch.
Then complete the final row and use the slip stitch when you are working the forward pass. This is the only time you do not cast on loops but complete the slip stitch.
Do not just bind off the last stitch on your reverse pass because when you crochet the forward pass you see gaps in your work which is something you want to prevent.
Abbreviation For Tunisian Simple Stitch
The abbreviation used for the Tunisian Simple Stitch = TSS
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Summary Tunisian Simple Stitch
Want to try a beginner-friendly Tunisian crochet stitch then start with this Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) or basic Afghan Stitch. Get yourself a Tunisian hook with stop and start with a foundation chain. Pull up the loops on the forward pass and cast off on the reverse pass.
Materials
- 1 skein of yarn
Tools
- Tunisian hook or Tunisian hook with a cord
- Scissors
- Needle
- Measuring tape
Instructions
- Starting Row: Chain your preferred number of chains. Start with at least 15 chains
You are going to pull and leave loops on your hook which is why you need a starting chain/foundation chain as well - Row 1: Insert your hook in the 2nd chain from your hook. * Yarn over (YO) the hook and draw up a loop through the chain stitch. Leave the loop on the hook so you have two loops on your hook. Insert your hook in the next chain and repeat from the * all the way across your starting chain.
You now have a hook full of loops. If you started with 15 chains you now should have 15 loops on your hook. Your forward pass is now complete - Row 2: Yarn over (YO) again and draw your yarn through 1st loop on your hook (this is the last loop you added or casted on your hook). * YO and pull up a loop through the next 2 loops on your hook. Repeat from * all the way across the row until 1 loop remains on the hook. You reverse pass is now complete
One loop remains on your hook and it is the first stitch of the next row. - Row 3: * Insert your hook behind the next vertical bar in the row below (do not insert the hook into the vertical bar directly below the loop on your hook). YO and draw up a loop through the vertical bar. Repeating from * all the way across the end of the row
The last stitch you insert the hook in the remaining two vertical bars that are visible and pull up that loop. Use these bars as the final stitch to finish the row. Count the stitch to see if you still have the same number of loops on your hook - Row 4: Yarn over (YO) again and draw your yarn through 1st loop on your hook. * YO and pull up a loop through the next 2 loops on your hook. Repeat from * all the way across the row until 1 loop remains on the hook.
Repeat for as many rows until you feel you mastered this technique and feel comfortable using it.
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