The image you’ve shared shows a Tunisian crochet (also called Afghan crochet) project, specifically a two-color Tunisian simple stitch pattern. It combines white and purple yarns to create a beautiful woven texture. Here’s how you can make it:
🧶 SUPPLIES
- Yarn A (Base color) – dark/mauve/purple (like in your photo)
- Yarn B (Contrast color) – white
- Tunisian crochet hook (a long one, or with a cable — same size you’d use for your yarn weight)
- Scissors and tapestry needle
🪄 BASIC CONCEPT
Tunisian crochet creates a fabric that looks a little like woven cloth.
Each row has two parts:
- Forward pass (FP): Pick up loops.
- Return pass (RP): Work loops off the hook.
You’ll alternate colors — each row is one color.
This gives the “white vertical bars over purple background” look.
✨ STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Foundation Row (Base in Yarn A)
- With Yarn A, chain an even number of stitches (say, 20 for practice).
- Insert the hook into the second chain from hook, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
- Continue pulling up a loop in each chain across — leave all loops on the hook.
✅ You now have loops across your hook.
- Return Pass (RP):
- Yarn over, pull through 1 loop (this makes the edge).
- Then yarn over, pull through 2 loops at a time until 1 loop remains.
You’ve finished the foundation row — it’s your base.
2. Row 1 (Color B – White)
Forward Pass:
- Attach Yarn B (don’t cut Yarn A; let it hang at the side).
- Insert hook under the front vertical bar of the next stitch.
- Yarn over with Color B, pull up a loop (leave loops on hook).
- Repeat across the row — you should have the same number of loops as before.
Return Pass:
- Yarn over with Color B, pull through 1 loop (edge stitch).
- Yarn over again and pull through 2 loops at a time until 1 loop remains.
3. Row 2 (Switch back to Color A)
Forward Pass:
- Pick up Color A again.
- Insert hook under each front vertical bar (like before).
- Yarn over with Color A, pull up loops across.
Return Pass:
- Yarn over with Color A, pull through 1 loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops at a time until 1 loop remains.
🔁 Repeat Rows 1 & 2
Keep alternating:
- Odd rows: Color B (white)
- Even rows: Color A (purple)
Each color builds a row of vertical bars on top of the other color, giving that woven, grid-like texture.
🌿 EDGE STITCHES (Optional but Recommended)
To keep edges neat:
- On the forward pass, insert your hook through both loops of the edge stitch (not just the front bar).
- On the return pass, gently pull through to maintain consistent tension.
🧵 FINISHING
When your piece is the desired size:
- Work one more return pass.
- To bind off, use the same color as the last row:
- Insert hook under each vertical bar,
- Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (like a slip stitch).
- Cut yarn and weave in ends with a tapestry needle.
🌸 OPTIONAL BORDER
To make it tidy:
- Use a regular crochet hook (not Tunisian).
- Work single crochet (sc) evenly around the edges.
- Use one or both colors for a decorative border.
💡 TIPS
- Keep both yarns attached and carry them up the side to avoid cutting every row.
- Use a slightly larger hook size to reduce curling.
- Block your finished piece with steam or light damp blocking to flatten it.
