The Crochet Tunisian Simple Stitch is a gateway to a whole new dimension of crochet. This unique technique, often referred to as a blend between knitting and crochet, creates a beautifully textured fabric with a distinctive woven look.
CROCHET TUNISIAN SIMPLE STITCH
Tunisian crochet is different from traditional crochet in that it uses an extended hook to hold multiple loops, much like knitting. Instead of completing each stitch before moving to the next, you work a forward pass to pick up loops and a return pass to work them off. This creates a denser fabric that’s perfect for blankets, scarves, and home decor. Why Choose the Tunisian Simple Stitch? Easy to Learn: The TSS is one of the simplest Tunisian crochet stitches, making it perfect for beginners; Thick & Warm Fabric: The woven texture provides extra warmth, making it ideal for cold-weather projects; Minimal Curling: Compared to other Tunisian stitches, the simple stitch curls less, reducing the need for blocking; Visually Appealing: The uniform grid-like appearance resembles woven fabric, offering a polished, professional finish.
MATERIALS
Before diving into the technique, you’ll need to gather the right tools: a 6mm crochet hooks, a smooth, medium-weight yarn (worsted weight works great for beginners) to help you see your stitches clearly. Use scissors & tapestry needle for finishing off and weaving in ends, stitch markers for keeping track of stitches, especially for beginners.
📖 Instructions:
🔸 Foundation Row:
- Chain (ch) any number of stitches you like — this is your base chain.
- Starting from the second chain from the hook, insert your hook, yarn over (yo) and pull up a loop. Leave the loop on the hook.
- Repeat step 2 across the entire chain.
👉 You’ll have one loop on the hook for every chain.
This completes your forward pass.
🔸 Return Pass (worked the same for every row in TSS):
- Yarn over (yo) and pull through one loop (this makes your edge stitch).
- Then, yo and pull through two loops on the hook.
- Repeat this (yo, pull through 2) until only one loop remains.
This completes your return pass.
🔸 Tunisian Simple Stitch Row:
Forward Pass:
- Skip the first vertical bar (that edge stitch).
- Insert your hook from right to left under the next vertical bar.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop (leave the loop on the hook).
- Repeat across to the end of the row.
Return Pass:
Same as before:
- Yo, pull through one loop.
- Then yo, pull through two loops at a time until one loop remains.
🔸 Repeat the Tunisian Simple Stitch Row (forward + return pass) until your fabric is the desired height.
📌 Tips:
- Keep your loops a little loose so the work doesn’t curl too much.
- Tunisian crochet naturally curls — blocking or adding a border can help.
✅ Finishing:
- To bind off, work a slip stitch into each vertical bar across the final row, then fasten off.
Video tutorial : Easy Crochet Tunisian Simple Stitch
