Free Tunisian Crochet Wave Stitch Tutorial with Video – Mini Tunisian MCAL Part 1
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Learn how to create the gorgeous Tunisian wave stitch with this free, beginner-friendly tutorial! This textured, flowing stitch pattern is featured as part of the Mini Tunisian Mystery Crochet Along.
Tunisian crochet doesn’t have to be complicated, but I know that it’s one of those crochet techniques that seems super intimidating. Take the stress out of learning by practicing new stitches in the company of your crochet friends in this MCAL.
If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up on the Mini Tunisian MCAL event page to instantly get access to a few FREE basic Tunisian stitch tutorials and beginner-friendly practice patterns so you can warm up your skills. Then you’ll be ready for special stitches like this one.
Even if you are a Tunisian crochet pro and you don’t need the refresher course, you will want to sign up just for a chance at one of the prize giveaways! Then come back here and let’s learn the Tunisian wave stitch together.
Tunisian Wave Stitch
The Tunisian wave stitch is packed with rippling texture and rhythmic color changes that almost feel like your hook is sketching gentle ocean swells right into your fabric. The waves also look a bit like rolling hills, and they sure are pretty.
It has that eye-catching, “wait, how did you make that?” quality while still being totally approachable once you get the flow down.
Whether you are brand new to Tunisian crochet or already collecting hooks like they are trading cards, this tutorial walks you through the stitch’s signature wave pattern in a clear and friendly way.
By the time you finish, you will not only understand the mechanics of the Tunisian wave stitch, but you will also be able to remix this stitch into blankets, scarves, bags, and just about anything that deserves a little extra visual drama.
Get More Tunisian Crochet Patterns
Well, this Tunisian wave stitch tutorial is not my first Tunisian crochet tutorial or pattern. In my newest Tunisian crochet ebook, I have included 32 patterns and 18 stitch tutorials. So if you’re looking to get into Tunisian crochet more, you’re going to love this book!
As a matter of fact, in my new ebook, all these Tunisian crochet patterns, stitches, and tips and all organized per category and from beginner to more advanced patterns. And of course, the ebook also comes with lots of videos. Make sure to grab your copy right here:
Materials Needed
For this low-stress MCAL, you can really use any yarn and hooks you want. There is no gauge, since it would depend on the size hook and yarn you select. If you need some recommendations, these are some of my favorites:
- Different Tunisian Crochet Hook Sets or Single Hooks
- Clover Tunisian Crochet Hook Set – MY favorite
- WeCrochet Tunisian Crochet Hook Set
Tunisian Crochet Wave Stitch
Video Tutorial
How to Crochet Tunisian Wave Stitch
The most important part of this tutorial is to watch the video above, as it will guide you through the stitch pattern step by step, but I put the written directions below as well.
Note: For the last stitch of the forward pass of each row, be sure to insert the hook through both vertical loops of last st on the edge of the work. This is referred to as the “edge stitch” and it ensures a clean, straight edge. You might also sometimes see it referred to as the lts, which is short for last Tunisian stitch.
1. For the foundation row, start with a foundation chain with a multiple of 10+3 and crochet 1 row using the Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS). Do both the forward pass and reverse pass (aka return pass) as normal.
Remember, we don’t turn at the end of each row for Tunisian crochet. You always have the right side of the work facing you, and you just work back and forth.
2. In the following row, skip the first vertical bar (edge stitch), then crochet *1 TSS in the next 2 sts, 1 TDS (Tunisian Double Crochet Stitch) in the next 2 sts, 1 TTR (Tunisian Treble Crochet Stitch) in the next 3 sts, 1 TDS (Tunisian Double Crochet Stitch) in the next 2 sts, 1 TSS, repeat from * until you have 2 sts left, 1 TSS and 1 edge stitch (TSS)
Work a standard reverse pass, switching colors during the last yarn over and pull through. Here we see the Tunisian wave stitch starting to take shape!
3. Using the new color, crochet 1 row using the Tunisian Simple Crochet (TSS) Stitch (normal forward and reverse pass) switching colors during the last yarn over and pull through
4. With the first color, ch 2 (edge stitch), * 1 TTR in the next 2 sts, 1 TDS in the next 2 sts, 1 TSS in the next 3 sts, 1 TDS in the next 2 sts, 1 TTR, repeat from * until you have 2 sts left, 1 TTR in the last 2 sts (even edge stitch). Work the reverse pass as normal, switch colors during the last yarn over and pull through.
5. Using the 2nd color, crochet 1 row using the Tunisian Simple Crochet (TSS) Stitch (normal forward and reverse pass) switching colors during the last yarn over and pull through
Repeat steps 2-5 for the pattern
Practice with a Tunisian Wave Stitch Project
Be sure to come back on February 18th to see what exciting project we’ll be making with our newly learned Tunisian crochet stitch. You can see a little sneak peek of the project in the first image in this post.
Hmm, I wonder what it could be?
In the meantime, here are some other great Tunisian crochet projects that you might like to try:
Find the free crochet patterns here:
- Tunisian Crochet Twisted Headband
- Tunisian Crochet Bow Pillow
- Tunisian Crochet Reversible Hat
- Tunisian Crochet Triangle Shawl
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