In addition to regular crochet patterns, Crochet Spot is home to many Tunisian (also known as Afghan) crochet patterns. Tunisian crochet is a technique that requires you to work stitches that remain on your (longer than usual) hook until you reach the end of your row then work them off in the opposite direction to finish them. In a way, it’s similar to knitting, and even employs stitches that mimic those used in knitting, but the resulting fabric tends to be thicker.

For a great Tunisian crochet primer, try the Tunisian Simple Stitch tutorial.

This chart is for Tunisian-specific abbreviations. For general abbreviations used in both Western and Tunisian crochet, please see the crochet abbreviations chart.

Need more Tunisian crochet techniques?
Click here to learn how to reduce curling.

To make your project complete, try the simple Tunisian crochet finish or the single crochet finish.

You can also learn how to do entrelac. (There’s a part two!)

Try a shawl with the starter tab technique!

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