Letโs learn a very easy crochet Tunisian pattern that you can make by following few simple steps. Keep reading for the tutorial and ideas how to use this lovely pattern.
๐ผ Tunisian Crochet Blanket Pattern (Chevron โVโ Texture)
๐งถ Materials:
- Yarn:
- Color A: Soft acrylic or cotton in Orange
- Color B: White
(Worsted/medium weight recommended)
- Hook: 6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook (with cable if large blanket)
- Scissors, Yarn needle
๐ Abbreviations (US Terms):
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| TSS | Tunisian Simple Stitch |
| FwdP | Forward Pass |
| RetP | Return Pass |
| YO | Yarn Over |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
โจ Stitch Glossary:
Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS):
Insert hook from right to left behind the vertical front bar of next stitch, YO, pull up loop, leave on hook.
๐ Finished Size:
Customize it! For a baby blanket:
Width: Start with 100 chains (adjust as needed, multiple of 2)
Length: Work until desired height, approx. 90 rows
๐ธ Pattern Instructions:
๐น Foundation Row (with Color A):
- Ch 100 (or multiple of 2 for desired width)
FwdP: - Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, YO, pull up loop.
- Repeat in each ch across. (100 loops on hook)
RetP:
- YO, pull through 1 loop (for edge).
- YO, pull through 2 loops across until 1 loop remains.
๐น Row 1 (Color A)
FwdP:
- Insert hook under next vertical bar, YO, pull up loop โ repeat across (100 loops)
RetP: - YO, pull through 2 loops across to end.
๐น Row 2 (Color A)
Same as Row 1.
At end of RetP:
- Before final pull through 2 loops, switch to Color B.
๐น Row 3 (Color B)
FwdP:
- Work TSS under both front vertical bars of each stitch (this gives that deep โVโ effect).
- Pull up a loop in each stitch across.
RetP:
- YO, pull through 2 loops across to end.
๐น Row 4 (Color B)
Same as Row 3.
At end of RetP:
- Before final pull through 2 loops, switch to Color A.
๐ Repeat Rows 1-4
Continue alternating 2 rows Color A, 2 rows Color B until desired length is reached.
๐ธ Final Row (Bind-Off)
- With Color A, insert hook under vertical bar as for TSS, YO, pull through both loop and loop on hook (like a sl st).
- Repeat across to finish.
- Fasten off.
๐ Border (Optional but recommended)
To reduce curling and neaten the edges:
- Attach Color B anywhere on edge.
- Work 1 sc in each stitch/row end around.
- 3 sc in each corner.
- Sl st to join.
- Optional: Repeat another round of sc or crab stitch (reverse sc) for thickness.
โจ Tips:
โ๏ธ Use a slightly larger hook to reduce curling.
โ๏ธ Block your blanket when finished (damp blocking works for acrylic).
โ๏ธ You can use 3 or 4 colors too, changing every 2 rows for a rainbow effect.
๐จ Color Sequence Example:
| Row | Color |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | A |
| 3-4 | B |
| 5-6 | A |
| 7-8 | B |
| Repeat |
๐ Diagram/Chart Offer:
If youโd like, I can sketch a simple stitch chart illustration showing where the hook goes, how the loops form, and where color changes happen โ just ask and Iโll draft that for you!
Would you like:
โ
A stitch diagram
โ
A baby blanket full-size plan with dimensions
โ
A border stitch option tutorial
Video tutorial : Easy crochet Tunisian blanket pattern
