How To - Tunisian Knit Stitch [BEGINNER STITCH PATTERN + TUTORIAL] Crochet that looks like knitting!

Did you know you could knit with a crochet hook? The Tunisian knit stitch looks just like knitting and makes a warm fabric, perfect for crochet hats, sweaters, and heavy blankets.
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[@sandraracicot934]

This is great! I knew there had to be an easier way than fumbling with 2 needles! Thank you so much for a great tutorial!

[@eviejacobson6950]

Yes it is great but can only be done in strips...rather than a larger piece which can only be done with two needles or circular needles. Obviously strips will have to be sewn together later for a larger finished piece.

[@wondergranny2299]

I've tried to knit for years, and it's a royal pain. I simply can't do it.

[@sandraracicot934]

@@wondergranny2299 not easy ....

[@rescueumbrella]

It uses more yarn

[@hattiem.7966]

@@wondergranny2299 I knitted some but with arthritis,I prefer to crochet.

[@RainCheck797]

This seems so much easier than just learning to knit with needles.

[@Nemo-Nihil]

That's why I picked up Tunisian crochet! I wanted to knit, tried but I couldn't, so I decided to do this

[@kiwiscrochetcorner]

Totally what I was thinking.

[@kathrynphelps9771]

It's a different fabric though and uses a lot more yarn.

[@Jonathan-pm8lg]

It was the opposite way for me; I tried crochet first and couldn't understand it, but knitting came easy for me

[@missannie8012]

I learned to knit finally after years of thinking it was harder than crochet. No so. Knitting is way easier! The only thing harder is how to fix mistakes. So much easier in crochet to fix mistakes. But give it a try. It really is easier.

[@Washiela]

I've been a knitter for decades and have convinced myself that I could not crochet ... but now (aged 70) that I've seen your tutorial I'm so excited and ready to have another go. Thank you for your wonderful and clear instructions 🧶❤

[@Washiela]

You have a new subscriber ❤

[@soulfullydenelle6037]

I love that you use the crochet needle to show very specifically which stitch you're working with. A tiny touch that makes a huge difference when following a tutorial. 🥰🥰🥰

[@Pianofingerzz]

Agreed!

[@LifeinBonnieland]

I completely agree. The mark of a genius teacher! 💜

[@pamelaward1428]

I love that you use the needle to show which bars you are talking about. It makes it so clear!

[@itsarachelsaurus]

I really appreciate how you tell “I’ll know I did it right when...” I’ve been a crocheter for 12+ years, but have never tried Tunisian. Even though I don’t have the right hook for it yet, I’m motivated to try a sample on a hook I already have because this tutorial was so clear. Thank you!

[@carmenjijon3614]

I agree! Like mentioned before you take your time explaining everything in details. I love it! Best teacher ever!😊

[@christinabradley3848]

This is by far one of the absolute best, clearest, easy to understand tutorials I have watched! Thank you so much!

[@meganjenkins139]

I've watched two of your videos now and I just wanted to tell you how well done your videos are. No extra fluff, straightforward, good camera work, good speaking voice, clear, concise, easy to follow, good explanations, etc. You would think videos like this would be easy to find and make but you have a gift as I've seen so many videos that leave me lost/bored/confused. Keep up the great work!

[@ptrxaanne9953]

Thank you for this. I love your teaching technique. This is the best tutorial I've seen as a beginner

[@rebeccanorman9375]

Ma'am, this is the clearest explanation and demonstration of a stitch I have ever seen. Thank you so much, you are an excellent teacher!!

[@knottynaz]

THANK YOU❣ Time to add more Tunisian Crochet to my skills. After all, one is never too old to learn, right? Joined a CAL a for beginners. TSS was first. Then the knit stitch. After 4 rows I had crocheted A TUBE 😵‍💫 WHY?!? But wait, don't stress ... Toni knows☝Your patient tutorial cleared up my questions. 🎉 Now I'm crocheting right along with this project and eager to learn more Tunisian stitches. Thanks again 🧶🧶

[@LisaSue44]

Thank you so much for this pattern. I love to learn new types of crocheting. After watching this and your other videos your tips to help decrease the curl are awesome. I think this knit stitch is my favorite new crochet stitch!!❤

[@mjohnson9187]

You're a great teacher! This was so clear and easy to understand. I don't really like how the crochet stitch looks per se, but I love the movement in my hands of doing Tunisian crocheting, and so it's such a bonus to end up with a stitch that looks like knitting!!!! Thank you so much.

[@haleyrice216]

Thank you so much! I'd been wracking my brains, wondering why it was curling up on me. Coming to your video and watching your technique with the reminder to understand the way the stitch itself behaves really helped! God bless you! ❤

[@Cestyoo]

Omg that’s all I needed. Didn’t know about this way of crocheting. I stopped knitting cuz it was causing my tendinitis and started crocheting but I really prefer the aesthetic of knitting. I love this!

[@dariaalmas5528]

I can’t believe it’s this easy to do a knit stitch using Tunisian crochet. Thank you so much for sharing this technique with me!

[@midoria6374]

Thank you for sharing. You're a great teacher. As a crocheter, I admire a knit stitch, but knitting is not my forte', so this is great.😊

[@Katznb00ts]

Nobody has ever explained Tunisian crochet this well before!!! Thank you I’ve got it down and it looks so nice! Knitting hurts my hands too much and this is a great way to achieve the look.

[@moonlitopal600]

This is soooo helpful. You show things so well and I LOVE how you showed me the difference between the front and back bars with a needle so it’s easy to see where to go! It’s those small things that make videos so much easier to watch. SUBSCRIBED.

[@janedoe8089]

LITERALLY. No BS long-winded explanation or intro, you just jumped straight to it. It's practical, matter of fact and the best directions I've ever seen in a tutorial. You have found a subscriber.

[@uncle.daylily]

love the needle pointer ❤ beginners just dont know what we are supposed to ‘see’!

[@sandjune2753]

wow this is great, I have found a lady who goes slow enough, explains in a nice calm voice so nice to listen too. thank you from the UK.

[@kerrywargo4693]

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for taking the time to concisely explain the details. For example, keeping count of your loops, turnin over your work to use the "bumps" rather than the "Vees", inserting your hook between the front and back vertical bars, and on the last stitch inserting your hook behind both bars. I'm very impressed, and as a beginner, I will be coming back to your tutorials often. Thanks again!

[@chilibeanzpootybutts]

My first experience with this stitch was some years back. I made a baby sweater for a friend. It was a hit. I love the way it looked like knit. I used a hook that was quite small and the fabric was tight and dense. Perfect for snow season :)

[@bobetteparker8583]

Thank you I finally understand and I got it straight away. I have tried a few tutorials but I couldn't get right. THANK YOU XX

[@simonavanta7486]

You are the Guru oof Tunisian crochet, thank you for your support!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@juliacoy-ybarra7953]

Just found your channel wholesome searching for Tunisian crochet learning videos. You're a god sent..😃. I look forward to your others n more. Thanks.

[@kdsale]

I love that you point out what you’re doing with the needle. It makes it so much more clear. Your videos are the best! I’m learning a lot from you!

[@anitagirani7890]

At least this video I understood…you made it so simple for me and very explicit…ty

[@leoneyjones5453]

Thank you for explaining what you are doing in clear easy steps. I like crochet knitting takes a long time before you see the result bless you

[@wans235]

This is the best option for crocheters who don't want to learn knitting including me. Thank you

[@kriscain6089]

As someone who actually knows how to (yet very much struggles to) knit this is actually really spot on!! You can really easily see the similarities between this technique and regular knit stitch.

[@lucymcrae162]

I love your tutorials, they make it all so easy. I am a quilter, knitter, crocheter, cross stitcher and sewer. This is my first try at Tunisian crochet and you made it easy for me, thank you.

[@dawnvickerstaff]

I learned this stitch from my mother. We called it the 'Afghan stitch'. We made 'Afghans' for everyone we knew to throw over their legs, around their shoulders, on the bed, etc. It's interesting to see this again. Thank you so much!

[@Beckie.B.LeeCountySWFL]

I have searched so, so, so many videos. 🫨🫨🫨 this is the first video I could actually follow and successfully complete the whole thing! THANKSSSS SOOO VERY MUCH!!! For your explanation. For me it was the easiest to follow and understand. ❤

[@alexandraentner7196]

This was the best tutorial I've ever seen for the sole fact that you counted all your stitches as you went in the beginning of the video and the use of the needle to point to specific areas was amazing. I don't know why everyone doesn't do this but rock on. Thank you.

[@Happen2Bme]

Thank you for your simplification , it is clear and easy to follow .

[@pinkiegurl53]

You’re a very good instructor, showing and explaining each step.😉

[@lorrainehaase6107]

She sure is

[@angelalee2099]

This video was fantastic! I only started crochet last year and had heard how lovely Tunisian crochet can look, but have been afraid to try. You do such a lovely job of explaining and showing where the stitches need to be - so clear and concise, and extremely easy to follow! I feel even more motivated to try. Thank you so much for making this!

[@tamiharris5948]

I have used SO MANY KZbin Tutorials for crochet. Yours are HANDS DOWN THE BEST. You rock.

[@maryperentou2052]

THANK YOU for the way you explain every thing and make it look so easy !!! thank you ❤❤❤👌

[@melissabreedlove8211]

Wow… mind blown!!! I have known how to crochet since I was about 12yrs old.. (we won’t talk about my current age lol) nonetheless I did not know this stitch and I have been trying to teach myself to knit for over a year now and ITS HARD!!! 😂 this is soooo much easier!! Thank you! And u have explained it nice and clear for everyone to understand.

[@juliajohansson2969]

Great tutorial! Not too fast and not too slow! Also, every time she says "pull up a loop" my sleepy brain just heard "poolapaloop"😂

[@thisisme3230]

I love the way you explain things. You don't go too slow either, which I appreciate

[@juleseileen729]

As usual, TL Yarn Crafts nails the video tutorial. To the point, great audio, great instructions, clear camera work, and no giant preamble.

[@kriskossack7231]

I normally crochet but I wanted to give tunisian crochet a try. I figured I would try this first to see what I think. It was fun and my hands don't hurt like regular crochet has. So thank you for posting this. My question comes from using the same yarn and hook size but when I try simple stitch, it was the same width but it came out longer even though it was exactly the same number as the knit stitch. Has anyone else had this problem? I really want to try to make the afghan sampler but worry I will mess it up before I really begin. Thank you for anyone who reads this and answers!

[@user-kf2wl3bp3n]

Wow… mind blown!!! I have known how to crochet since I was about 12yrs old.. (we won’t talk about my current age lol) nonetheless I did not know this stitch and I have been trying to teach myself to knit for over a year now and ITS HARD!!! this is soooo much easier!! Thank you! And u have explained it nice and clear for everyone to understand.

[@merriealynn]

Your videos are awesome! I've been knitting and crocheting for over 50 years. I'm delighted with the Tunisian Crochet. It's always fun to learn something new and you have given me the opportunity. So clear and exactly the right amount of talk and seeing. Thank you!

[@kathyk479]

Your really the best lady to follow for the Tunisian crochet On KZbin! Thank you! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@valeriemarks5405]

Brilliant tutorial.so clear and no unnecessary waffle. Best one ever Thank you .

[@nicolehamilton5775]

I’m so excited to try this stitch. You made it so simple to understand and really explain things in a clear concise and timely tutorial. Thank you for the short videos loaded with so much great information!

[@user-or6qe8ml2w]

Thank you, your explanation is so clear & precise....wonderful!!

[@jvallas]

I'm a knitter much more than a crocheter, and while I was trying to get it firmly in my head which part of the stitch to put the hook in while pulling up loops, it dawned on me that's exactly the same as a knit stitch that you're inserting into. You're almost knitting with a crochet hook for that portion of the stitch pattern. I guess that's why your Bestie Scarf (which I really like) reminds me so much of a Fisherman's Knit Stitch pattern. Anyway, this tutorial is very thorough and easy to follow. Thanks.

[@kerrybastow6426]

This is the first time I watched one of your videos and I have to say I am really impressed with the way you use the needle to show exactly where you need be.

[@oliviastogryn4238]

Hello I want to say thank you for teaching me the Tunisian knit stitch also I’m left handed ❤😅

[@Madigracealine]

This is the best tutorial I have ever watched. You instruct very well and are thorough! Thank you !

[@tinahamilton2694]

You have such a lovely manner, and you seem to know what a beginner needs to be shown. Thank you.

[@CuriousL1144]

❤ you r Awesome I finally learned how to crochet from your video. I downloaded this app on to crochet for beginners. Thank u 😊❤

[@amyjordan9423]

You are a gifted teacher. Thank you for clearly demonstrating the front and back bars and the change needed for the first and final stitches in the row. Super clear and helpful!

[@sandiswitzer201]

You are a great teacher. Thank you for all your help.

[@twowingsstudio]

Today, I discovered Tunisian Crochet. I am so excited to try it. Thank you for your clear instructions. After I get my hook, I'll be back to watch more of our videos!

[@georgiajanuszewski6906]

I was gonna try and learn with regular knitting needles but this seems so much easier. Thank you 😭

[@bkegerise]

Just ordered your book from Amazon. Looking forward to mastering Tunisian crochet. Love knit stitch but had a hard time with knitting.

[@estrelacosta5817]

Much easier than knitting, thanks Toni

[@carmenjijon3614]

Hi Daniel, I love the way you teach. You have lots of patience, don’t go to nor to slow. I’ve seen many tutorials and they go so fast, that it makes it hard for me to understand what it is that I’m supposed to do so I lose interest. Please continue how you teach your tutorials! Thank you, so much, you’re awesome!!!

[@kausaranees]

You explain so well. I will start crocheting from tomorrow.

[@cindyfressola677]

Thank you for this beautifully clear tutorial! I will look for you next time I want to learn a Tunisian crochet stitch. 😊 I have crocheted for about 60 years, and just started learning how to do Tunisian simple stitch 3 days ago!

[@maryfinn3524]

Thank you for breaking crochet stitches down the way you do. ❤❤❤

[@barbputnam7172]

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial!!!

[@rachelherrick198]

You are a wonderful teacher! Finally found your videos and figured out the mistake I’ve been making!

[@rioandlasvegas]

You're an angel, I love your teaching, thank you!

[@veronicamcdowell1102]

I love the way you teach!! Thank you so very much ❤❤❤

[@lediashields9611]

I appreciate the contrast of background and yarn color to more easily view the stitches. Also how close the camera is near enough to view the needle insertion point, and her slowed movements, her narration is CV learning and understandable 🙂

[@emfrisk]

Thank you for making your tutorials sooo easy to follow!!! Soothing just to watch and 100% clear what to do!

[@cupcaketerror8550]

Your video made so much sense! I have had a rough time finding someone that explained it well and you just made it all click! Subscribed for life! Thank you!

[@tinajenkins8410]

Very good! I actually get it now, with your instructions. Thank you

[@knittingsandthings6349]

Yay!! Happy to have found a black crafter doing this! 🤎 got my follow

[@margiewithem6765]

You are a very good teacher. Very detailed, quite interesting.

[@TheCathe1221]

Wow thank you so much. All this time i have been doing this wrong I was pulling the loop in between the stitches. Now it this i got it and can 't wait to finish my scarf.

[@shammyvanbiljon4912]

Having so much fun learning about Tunisian Crochet, watching your videos! Thank you so much!

[@spades498]

omg? im actually so impressed?! ive been doing the tunisian crochet entreloc stitch for a project im working on. i just tried this on it and it looks so nice and even that i kinda wish i did this stitch for it!!

[@Marbella993]

You are a great teacher thank you!❤

[@HeatherPerguson]

Thank you so much for this video. It has helped me understand what I was doing wrong!

[@dorothyhughen5378]

Great tutorial. Although I have been crocheting most of my life, for some unknown reason I have never tried tunisian crochet. Never to old to learn.

[@maidendragonfly]

This particular stitch is the one that will the deciding doctor of me learning to crochet. This is lovely! Thank you!

[@dionisiacruz1871]

Thank you to the attention to detail and not speeding through it.

[@Wokewomen2024]

This is awesome..I love the way some things look when they're knitted..but my larger knit items take me so long..I can do this much quicker such as a large blanket & make it look like I knitted it . can't wait to get started..thank you 🥰

[@anitagirani7890]

I enjoyed your demonstration ..I finally found a video in English ..I’ve wanted to learn for a while..I’m going to try and practice..I’d like to make a scarf..ty❤️

[@LdLehmannH]

You have done a great job of showing this stitch....Thank You.

[@anneb598]

I love how you use a daring needle to show exactly where the stitch is supposed to go 👍👍

[@wall2wallphotos]

I had been struggling to get this stitch right. You just took all the mystery out of it for me! Thank you❣️

[@user-ms1sq9kn3u]

Great tutorial! Not too fast and not too slow! Also, every time she says "pull up a loop" my sleepy brain just heard "poolapaloop"

[@tuyetphan3903]

Thank you for sharing Tunisian knit stitch ! I will make a hat for me !

[@pattimartinez1872]

What a great video and explaining to the T exactly how to Do it all !!!!! Thanks

[@ctianas]

Really nicely explained. Thank you!

[@bvdf230]

When you say pull up the loop I hear pullapaloo 😆 it's such a cute word

[@komalghadigaonkar178]

Thanks. Its so very well explained.

[@donnacross5637]

Great teacher, you make it so easy! Thank you!

[@kathielongbricco7366]

Very well explained! Thank you!!

[@TheNadoooshy]

I just did my first Tunisian crochet ever yaaay 👏🏽. Thank you sooo much.