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This is a free tutorial to learn how to crochet the Tunisian Crochet Top Stitch. The tutorial has both step-by-step photos and a video tutorial.
Tunisian Crochet is such a beautiful and unique technique and it has lots of stitches that are actually very easy to crochet. The Tunisian Crochet Top Stitch is one of these stitches – easy and also lacy. It looks very similar to the Tunisian Crochet Full Stitch.
I personally have used the Tunisian Crochet Top Stitch for shawls and scarves. They create a beautiful drape and elegance. Now, I’m curious about what you will use this stitch for.
I used Premier’s Everyday Yarn and Momenti Yarn for this tutorial. Both are great choices for this stitch if you will ever try it.
Now, are you ready to learn how to crochet the Top Stitch in Tunisian Crochet?
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Tunisian Crochet Stitches
Tunisian Crochet typically requires a special crochet hook. It’s either much longer than a normal crochet hook or has a cord. Furthermore, Tunisian Crochet Hooks do not come in any ergonomic style due to the way they are being used. You’ll be picking up stitches in the forward path – looks like knitting – and crocheting the stitches off in the reverse path.
But sometimes you may need a double-sided crochet hook. You can use a corded one, but those can get heavy after a while for cro-hooking. I prefer the shorter double-sided hooks for cro-hooking.
You typically do not turn in your work, so it can create some curling. But you can read here how to prevent the curl.
Here are a few Tunisian crochet hooks I love and recommend:
- Clover Tunisian Crochet Hook Set – MY favorite
- WeCrochet Tunisian Crochet Hook Set
- Double Sided Tunisian Crochet Hooks
Tunisian Crochet Top Stitch – Video Tutorial
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How to Tunisian Crochet Top Stitch
– Photo Tutorial
Let’s break up this stitch into a few rows and parts to make it easier to understand. Most Tunisian Crochet Projects have a foundation row. This Tunisian Crochet Stitch is no different.
Row 1 – Tunisian Simple Stitch
Start with a chain the length of your choice and crochet 1 row using the Tunisian Simple Crochet Stitch. If you never tried this stitch before, for sure learn how to as you will use it a lot in Tunisian Crochet.
Row 2 – Forward Pass of the Tunisian Top Stitch
In the following row, crochet insert your hook in the top loop above the vertical bar, yo and pull up a loop, do this for each stitch till the end of the row
At the end of the forward row, your Tunisian Crochet Top Stitch Project will look like this:
Row 2 – Return Pass Tunisian Crochet Top Stitch
Crochet the Return Pass as normal (yo pull through 1, then yo pull through 2 for the rest of the loops)
Next Rows
In order to get a full picture of how the stitch really looks like, continue crocheting and repeat step 2 for the full pattern.
What Projects can I use the Tunisian Crochet Top Stitch for?
Well, there are many you can crochet. I have some patterns in my Tunisian Crochet Made Easy Ebook. But I also have one free one on my website. You may want to give the Tunisian Crochet Triangle Shawl a try.
You can find all the Tunisian Crochet Tutorials ad-free and printer-friendly, plus 32 crochet patterns in my ebook Tunisian Crochet Made Easy.
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