Tunisian Crochet 10 Awesome Tunisian Crochet Patterns
Let's face it; there's hardly a crafter alive who isn't charmed by hearing a fellow artisan remark "How did you do that"? Veteran knitters and crocheters who first come into contact with Tunisian crochet are often wowed upon introduction to this amazing medium. Impress your crafting companions and fellow stitchers by showing them what wonders a Afghan long hook can accomplish.
Tunisian Crochet is also called Afghan Crochet, and is often described as a mixture between knitting and crochet. The final product that is generated by Tunisian Crochet is a beautiful woven appearance with a distinct thickness that is most suitable for blankets and warm clothes.
The fabrics created by Tunisian tend to be heavier than normal crochet, which makes it great for creating things like afghans, sweaters, scarves, etc. Combining lighter weight yarns and lace stitches into one's Tunisian crochet repertoire can also yield astounding artistic results. Once you master the basics, the variations are endless.
If you are already someone who crochets, learning the Tunisian crochet technique will be a piece of cake. Many traditional crochet skills are easily transferable to Tunisian crochet.
If you are a beginner with no background in crocheting, no need to fear. Many have successfully learned on their own without prior practice. This guide book will give you all the basic you need to get started including:
creating foundation rows and building upon them in a way suitable to your skill level and project
explanations for basic and advanced stitches specific to Tunisian crochet
basic and practical techniques for binding, shaping, and controlling curling
advanced techniques to create artistic effects with color and pattern
guidance in creating patterns