EASIEST CROCHET BABY BLANKET [Tunisian Crochet Patchwork Afghan - Tutorial + Free Pattern]

Want to try Tunisian crochet but you don't have the special hooks? No problem! Make this entire baby blanket with just the hooks you already have. Pick up your favorite colors to make this blanket, or pull yarn from your stash for a stash buster afghan.
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-3 Ways to Add Color to Tunisian Crochet: • 3 Ways to Change Color...
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// WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
-Foundation row
-Tunisian simple stitch
-Tunisian crochet color changes
-Slip stitch bind off
-Join as you go Tunisian crochet panels
-Adding a border in Tunisian crochet
// PATTERN
-Free version: tlycblog.com/the-pilson-blanke...
-Ad-free PDF: tlyarncrafts.com/products/pil...
// YARN
-To make this blanket, you need a main color and 4 accent colors in worsted weight yarn.
-The original sample is made with WeCrochet's Wool of the Andes Tweed (shrsl.com/2jyqb)
-The sample in the video is made with Lion Brand Wool-Ease (shrsl.com/2k3vd)
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[@Mrs.Silversmith]

If you don't want to block the project (like me) plan on using a larger hook so the stitches are a bit more loose AND make a wider border. I often will do a border with about 7 rows of single crochet for a tunisian blanket. The weight of the border helps to pull out the curl.

[@jennykim4113]

So if you don't block the end how do leave the stitches till you do the border just leave stitch marker on last stitch and bord them all together when finished with stripes? Sorry if I'm being a bother this is my first Tunisian and just wondering

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

@@jennykim4113 For a project worked piecewise like the one in this video I would finish the main part of the blanket first then attach at a corner and just go round and round the blanket with single crochet. For a blanket worked in rows just bind off last row with slip stitch, chain one, rotate work 90 degrees and start single crochet down the side so you don't have to cut your yarn.

[@lucyagemeng4586]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Crochetedbymichi]

Thank you for this tip! ❤

[@danmarlaf]

what does blocking even mean? i can’t find op video

[@AlisonHelzerHenderson]

I LOVE your use of the embroidery needle when showing hard-to-see places in the stitching. Seriously - game changer!! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@AlmonJoyInspiration]

I can really appreciate the clarity in you tutorial . Thank you for the inspiration 😊

[@rhondanelson2221]

I like your voice and how you explain your patterns

[@meganjones1253]

I love that speckled yarn. What a beautiful color combo. Thanks for sharing.

[@donnaney8009]

I love this. Just bought some tunisian crochet hooks from the internet and can't wait for them to get here. So neat how you join the panels together.

[@clarewoodland5729]

I love this blanket. This will be my first Tunisian crochet project. ❤

[@bonniel3679]

I've been wanting to try Tunisian& this looks like a good project. Love that you join as you go.

[@cd2065]

Tunisian is my favorite stitch. Thank you for this pattern.

[@YvonneWilson312]

What a gorgeous blanket! Thank you so much Toni!

[@Coconutscorp]

Yes! Easy stash buster. Love all of your tutorials.

[@denissensantana]

You are really making us love Tunisian crochet, just like you! 😍🧶🥰

[@Cyndance]

Love this pattern! You are such a good teacher too.

[@donnastiles2167]

Ok...ok....I may have to make this with stash yarn. It looks so good and makes Tunisian so darn approachable!!🥰

[@yukkaru1]

It's magic! You are absolutely right - with your videos it's imposible to not to fall in love with tunisian crochet.. 💗Thank you very much, the blanket looks so soft and cosy 🤍🧡🌟

[@camille4574]

I love that you can use a regular 6 inch hook for this! What a great way to learn and practice tunesian without having to buy hooks 😍

[@TheDebs1956]

Wow! You make your instructions so clear! I can’t wait to try this out. Thank you!

[@blessingseveryday]

Wow! Thank you so much! I love how you explain and show this pattern. I'm so excited to make this now. Thank you, thank you💖💖💖💖💖

[@cindybobby9303]

Thank you so much for this pattern, you made it so simplified and now this is goi ng to be my king size blanket for my grandson and fiance for Christmas.

[@sarahallen6328]

I used this to make my eldest step daughter a blanket for Christmas last year! It was my very first blanket.

[@annabryan761]

I’ve been wanting to make a gingham or buffalo check blanket and this pattern is perfect for that. Thank you for the excellent tutorial and clear instructions. I’m 7 blocks in and I love how it looks and feels already.

[@laurenstevens9072]

It's like you are a mind reader! I was just going to start looking for a Tunisian crochet blanket pattern for my sister and this is perfect!

[@The1trunurse]

I loved your tutorial. This blanket is beautiful and the color combinations are amazing. Tunisian crochet is my new favorite 😍💕

[@avlawerd59]

I enjoyed the video and the pattern you make Tunisian look easy, thank you. 😊 I'll be excited to try the pattern, the border is super gorgeous with it.

[@debiogle3798]

You are fantastic as you teach others the how’s of this or any other stitch!

[@jansanders4984]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I have wanted to do a gingham afghan for so long but have never been able to carry the yarn across to have it not show through…. This is such a wonderful way to have it just be absolutely perfect.. again thank you!

[@butterfly2canada]

Beautiful 😍 I love Tunisian crochet and I will love to see more projects with it, like blankets, scarfs, shawls and so on. Thank you for your work, you're an amazing teacher 🤗💖

[@dawnluc1575]

I loved making this blanket. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Super easy to follow.❤😊

[@briannabarnes9206]

Found this video today and immediately picked up yarn to start making it. I'm one strip of color blocks done and I'm obsessed! Love how easy you made this for us to learn while still making a very cute end result

[@katharinadaschiel]

Such a beautiful blanket, thank you for your pattern and tutorial

[@tepperleen]

I don’t know how I have never come across you before. You are so talented. Your instructions are clear. Your videos are amazing (would love to see your set-up), your eye for color is fantastic. Consider me a fan for life.

[@mooredebra1]

I’m super excited to finally make this blanket!! I’m going to be making it for a friend’s new baby and seems simple enough to do! Plus it’s beautiful! Thanks so much for your detailed video!

[@llc1976]

I really love your color selections and combinations. I’m grateful for your channel. I’d like to learn Tunisian crochet so I’m thinking a flat blanket project would be a good first project. I can crochet but I haven’t tried Tunisian yet.

[@drew58103]

You always do such a great job of breaking everything down and explaining. I’m on in the middle of the second row, and this might be my favorite project.

[@solangesouza6277]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful tutorial, it is very helpful to us that just started crocheting ! 😊💗

[@aclark30121]

Wow--what an easy pattern--I never knew how to join as I go--this is awesome--you are such a good instructor--thanks so much--

[@Yarnasasecondlanguage]

You’ve convinced me to learn how to Tunisian crochet. And I’m sure you have great videos to show me how!

[@SunCity95]

Beautiful pattern. It’s on my “To Do” list now 😉💕

[@booksandcrochethooks]

I am obsessed with this blanket!! Currently making it for an old friend who is due with her first baby in February. 💙

[@jennykim4113]

This is first time trying Tunisian and your tutorial I love your speaking tone and you explain so well. Just started this project but I have a feeling I'll be enjoying Tunisian crochet technique. You made it seem so easy. Thank you so much 🥰

[@loreedavis9592]

Gorgeous, beautiful pattern and you are a born teacher!!!

[@fhewes7773]

So SAWEET❣️ I LOVE THE LOOK OF THE YARN❗❣️ One thing that I love about you is that you always let us know HOW MUCH YARN we are going to need ❣️ I don't know if you realize that there are many people out there that will tell you the pattern etc... but not how much yarn needed.lol Thank you SO MUCH 😘🌹

[@zariahlawson920]

I love that you teach each pattern and each video for beginners as well..i have been watching your videos nonstop for the past few days and im obsessed with your channel..i want to start Tunisian crochet but for now ill just marvel at your work 🥰🥰😍

[@petrawhorton8515]

thank you for showing me how to get rid of the ends not to fold. I love the way you teach. Blessings

[@sitirifki7466]

Thank you soooooo much for this tutorial, it’s beautiful and very easy guidance ❤️❤️❤️

[@christinebarton8845]

Ohhh I'm def gonna be making this, and gonna use up some of my stash

[@bethhorack3502]

I found your channel recently and have been binge watching all your videos. when i saw this blanket i knew this would be perfect for my left over yarn. I rode the struggle bus for quite a while trying to start the second panel. I couldn't get it joined correctly. I'm left handed. In the end I decided to make the panels separately and then join them at the end. Thank you for your great videos, instructions and patterns.

[@judylee3589]

I love this and it looks pretty easy. Can't wait to try it!!!

[@ElAiNelikeswaffles]

I have been wanting to try out Tunisian crochet but I don't have the hooks for it. Looks like I'm going to have to try this out tomorrow, i'm excited! 🤩

[@beld2006]

I love this! I'm new to Tunisian crochet and thanks to your videos I'm now becoming addicted ! Big thumbs up from Australia 🙏😊

[@claudine8032]

Ouah, très joli, je vais essayer de faire cette couverture avec des restes de laine , elle est si belle. Merci 😘

[@tinah9059]

You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you 💝

[@jeannebeverly1244]

Ooooo I love this. Is so simple, yet so pretty!💜💜💜

[@dr.toshapadgettjohnson6982]

I love this pattern. Since I learned how to put an initial into a square from the stitch along, I will be able to spell out the babies name

[@love4theages]

Love this idea! ❤

[@DenIse-km7dh]

Excellent, so lovely to learn a new skill of crocheting, thank you

[@ritatannehill7487]

This is beautiful - have been wanting to try Tunisian crochet - this may be my pilot project 😉

[@nysispieces5130]

So pretty! I want to make one or more for the holidays! But I have a pile of wips that will be jealous if I drop them for a new project

[@lakeshagadson357]

i love how you can pull a loop through a holl.

[@Veveve743]

I just discovered Tunisian crochet, and I think it’s so beautiful! I love your videos and the way you teach! It would be wonderful to have tutorials on baby/toddler bonnets, socks, or sweaters. There’s nothing on KZbin..

[@valeriekramer9313]

Thank you for your lovely channel and for your excellent teaching style. I made a Tunisian baby blanket for a friend of mine over 40 years ago (when I was 18) and remember loving how solid it looked and how easy it was. I haven't crocheted since then, but wanted to start again. I searched and searched for that style of crochet stitch and when I found you--and that this style of crochet had a name--I go so excited! I bought a set of Tunisian hooks and made this blanket (throw size) for myself and I love it! Just at the blocking stage now and can't wait to wrap myself in it. I made lots of rooky mistakes on this one, so when I make it again (and I will!) I will do better. Thank you again! You're terrific.

[@steema773]

I love this video ❤️ I will definitely try it, thanks for sharing!

[@lorihoch3097]

Great video. Easy to understand and instruction is easy to comprehend. Thanks.

[@0504852704]

Beautiful 😍thank you for this tutorial, I was waiting for 🙏hello from France

[@annekeappels]

What a lovely pattern. Thank you from the Netherlands 😍

[@bealuna505]

I'm really going to need to get a set of Tunisian crochet hook set. Like for reals this time.

[@donnaney8009]

Yes I just ordered some online, can't wait until they get here.

[@cs4104]

Im currently working on this blanket as a gift for my aunt, and it is also my first time trying Tunisian crochet. I just wanted to say that I really love your Channel and the things that you make are beautiful. It has truely sparked a real interest and joy in Tunisian crochet for me (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤

[@outdoorgramma6874]

Very well explained and demonstrated. Thank you 🧶❤️

[@DOSBoxMom]

Just sprang for the paid PDF pattern. The Tunisian join-as-you-go technique reminds me of when I was crocheting a "10-stitch blanket" (for a LYS contest), and was constantly having to work into the side of the previous section of spiral strip as I crocheted a new strip section. (Had to use hundreds of stitch markers on that thing, too!)

[@mewnp2]

Your instructions are clear, efficient, and beautifully delivered. You are a master teacher and artist. This blanket is adorable and so easy. Thank you for your videos!

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@queenamidala8419]

The best instructor

[@trishbresolin8212]

That's so pretty

[@MsIniquity]

So pretty

[@dragonkat1868]

I haven't Tunisian crocheted in over four years but I think I could do this one.

[@msj0856]

BOUGHT !! Thank you !❤️❤️

[@AnastasiaMarie13]

i’ve been watching your videos for weeks now and just realized i’m not subscribed! just rectified that error. can’t wait to start this blanket for my niece! my sister is going to be so excited. 🥰

[@karaoverman7818]

Such a great project

[@azhardhawan7390]

Perfect for my needs.

[@reinlodewijk773]

Dank je wel voor dit geweldige patroon,ben het al aan het proberen,groeten Carla uit Nederland.

[@BreakingFreeOffGrid]

Wow! You’re very talented! My name is Toni too! It’s always awesome to meet other Toni’s. Thank you for sharing this pattern 😀

[@donnasnyder7427]

Excellent video! I love this pattern !

[@BeastKonoha]

I was thinking about making blanket and then boom - your video appeared. You are amazing :D

[@kellystork2954]

Oh my goodness I really like this. 👍

[@ahmadzalina8977]

Atlast.. ❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for this tutorial 😍😍😍

[@judyhoffman1359]

Everytime I think I have a handle on lessons, I come across another name I have never heard of before. I did not have this one on my list. I am starting to think there are many more. I also found another new stitch. Porter stitch. So this is another new one. Thanks for all your help.

[@PH-ql2vh]

I never thought I'd enjoy crocheting (I'm a knitter), but your tutorials of the Tunisian method are enticing. Great instruction.

[@carolray6765]

Love it! Thank you

[@ritaferrari8359]

Good for you! Wonderful job

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

This is so super cute

[@jjonsb]

Why does this look easier than the moss stitch join as you go blanket. Definitely using scrap yarn to make this. Thank you for sharing

[@lorrainesmith4074]

beautiful blanket 👍

[@reginapate3030]

Love your KZbin videos

[@lajuanhall3964]

I’m trying this now and I’m so jealous your stitches seem so loose my poor thing is so tight 🤦🏽‍♀️. Thank you for being you and teaching us

[@KellisCrochetAdventures]

Cute blanket. 🥰

[@masuganut2082]

I’m pregnant with my third child. We live in a place where it gets dang cold! I NEED to make this blanket I love there is really no sewing ! I need to make one of these for every bed in the house! Thank you so much

[@user-ru2ox2sn9o]

Merci Madame ❤

[@helenmercado2340]

Thank you so much❣

[@EllieLeyvascraftsandmore]

Love it, it's beautiful! 💚💕🌼💕💚

[@alexandra3804]

gorgeous 💕

[@bonnieblahovich2848]

thank you 🖤 😊 💓 ☺

[@creative2716]

I apologize, I put previous comment on wrong channel. plz forgive. you are awesome!! lovely blanket.