Tunisian Crochet Smock Stitch [You won't believe how easy it is - TUNISIAN CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS]

[@MarthaM4858]

I watched this with the sound off because my husband was watching something on TV. Your tutorials are so good I understood everything without the sound. I love your videos ❤️

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Martha M. This is such a high compliment!! Thanks so much 😊

[@missfloydbarber279]

Same here. I have been sitting here watching without sound.

[@truthlove1114]

Beautiful pattern. I’ve never seen it before can’t wait to try. Thank you for sharing! Great video presentation.

[@ObliviaRules]

I do this too! This great video makes it easy to follow along without sound.

[@amiehughes9216]

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[@joshuabyrum9388]

I wanted to thank you so much for this video. I am a 37 year old single man with two very young grandchildren, I want them to always have something that I made with my own two hands, and your tutorial is literally so easy to follow that I only had to come back to it once. The stitch is so beautiful and I cannot wait to show my mother the completed blanket. She is the one who got me into crocheting. Thank you so much again!

[@mrsmamamorton]

This comment made my whole day! 😊❤

[@sorrelbee113]

This is such a sweet comment. My great grandma crocheted me two blankets when I was born and had always told me there is love in every stitch. I took them with me when moved across the country and I use them all the time. I hope you enjoy making your crochet projects, and I hope your children love the things you've made them all their days 💗

[@TinyyChan]

Are you still single? 😂

[@lemurcot]

Another male crocheter what's up man! Seems there are few men who crochet.

[@sharrongunter3294]

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[@aprilbatan1811]

I love how you just teach!! There is no long monologue filled with a lot of useless info and patting the project!! Just show us what to do and move on!! ❤ thank you!!

[@lb476]

Oh, so this is the name of my hook. I found these two 14 inch long hooks at the Thrift shops in my neighborhood back in 2012. Being lefthanded no one wanted to take the time with me and teach me how to crochet. I purchased these hooks and taught myself off of KZbin. I never knew why these hooks were so long, but after I found you showing us how easy it is I'm going to try it. Note: I'm older than dirt, can't see much, and very little time left to finish my bucket list. Thank you sweetheart for making this easy on us.

[@debmuel]

I adore you, Toni! Due to health issues, I am spending a lot more time at home and realized that one of the afghans I’m curled up in is something I made as a child over 50 years ago. That gave me the idea to make a first year of marriage temperature blanket for my niece and her soon to be. I was looking for something I hadn’t done before, and found this pattern. It only took me four tries to get a swatch that’s presentable, and am about to start a scarf to perfect my work by the wedding in July. Every stitch will be a prayer for their health and happiness. ❤❤

[@danayneal4409]

Deep in the wild woods of West Virginia, I stumbled upon this video and grabbed my yarn in trepid wonder. As no one in my neck of the woods had ever heard of this style of crochet, I was forced to create my own needle. I taped a chop stick on the end and I must say, THANK YOU! I wish I could show you a picture of my very first project. It turned out GREAT! I hope new comments bring more views for you! Good fortune!

[@ArDeeMee]

Welcome to the club! 👏

[@joshuabyrum9388]

I don't know something about you makes you an amazing teacher.

[@kaychapparo5347]

Holy cow she is such a good instructor! I've been crocheting since I was a kid but never learned more advance stuff. I just started on Tunisian crochet. I swear she is the best for explaining and teaching this.

[@bethandrews12]

My brain is not liking the yarn under lol it’s programmed for yarn over

[@brendakabanda2181]

Tell me about it. My eyes and hands too.

[@suneetbhatia2903]

We need big size crochet for knitting big shawl etc

[@katemurphy5773]

This stitch is sooo beautiful! But I'm struggling with the yarn under too, but perhaps at some time it will come naturally just like it is to yarn over. 🤞

[@Alice-gr1kb]

same i heard yarn under and was like 😳

[@karenedmonds5983]

Me too

[@lucyaorgan5010]

I love the way you get right down to business! thank you for the wonderfully clear instructions. And I love your nails, too!

[@LizBischoff-wj9eg]

It looks like either mermaid scales or a chandelier!!! Thanks Toni!

[@evilsmeagol]

Wow! This is so cool! I just started Tunisian crochet a few days ago and I’ve already learned 6 stitches and I’m almost done with my second project. I think this is my favorite stitch so far. It’s much easier than it looks I just had to say ‘yarn UNDER’ out loud for a few rows till I got the hang of it!🤣 Thank you so much for your videos! They are the best, you explain everything perfectly and it’s so clear to see what you’re doing. Your nails always look great too! 💕

[@bbsamazon]

OMG! I’ve been crocheting for 51 years and this smock stitch, while beautiful, is a PITA! Plus, the cable part of the hook is driving me nuts! I’m going to find my straight hook tomorrow, come hell or high water, and at least, get rid of that annoyance. I’m super tired, which probably has something to do with it, too. Maybe after a good night’s sleep, this will seem less of a pain.😫 On the plus side, I’m loving your videos, you have a very beautiful and soothing voice which makes them even more enjoyable. I’ve subscribed and learned the honeycomb stitch from one of your other videos and it came out wonderfully. I’m not going to let this kick my butt, LOL. I’ll be back mañana! Thanks!

[@carolmorton7213]

Does that mean you think this stitch is hard?

[@bbsamazon]

@@carolmorton7213 🤣🤣 absolutely!

[@karenmullen3210]

Does the cable on your hook turn upwards and make you have to grip really hard it to keep it in the right place so you can do your stitches... Mine does I'm wondering if you can dip it in hot water a change the curl on it or dry it straight because I will darn sure hang my hook up forever more to never have to deal with that again

[@pennymaple1817]

I'm so sorry to hear you ladies have been struggling with this stitch. I found it really easy and have made four cushion covers!

[@noizeemama3697]

Love when I'm shown a new stitch after 40+ years of crocheting. It's pretty. Thank you.

[@janmoodmusic9061]

As a 68 year old, this was my first foray into tunisian crochet, thank you for making it so clear step by step. I love it x

[@fruitsofspirit6903]

KZbin has always been my platform since the mid 2000's. It's a innovative way in comparison to how I originally learned how to crochet back in the mid seventies. I have crocheted off/on for 44 years, I'm back to the very basics because it's been more off than, on as my life veered to other interest. I am back, focusing on blankets of various stitches, until I master the blanket project. Your tutorial of this Tunisian stitch, is blowing me to a wonderful place, of showing other options of textured tapestries. You have offered a nice, simplistic, comprehensive example, in your teachings of this beautiful stitch, thanks a million for sharing.

[@lindabrewer1624]

Toni: Your teaching skills are superb, and your videography has inspired me to investigate camera support hardware. I’ve been knitting for almost 60 yrs. This is the first crochet that has ever looked right to me. Thank you. I have a grand baby 16 hrs from home. Tunisian crochet is my new car craft.

[@miahernandez3932]

Now I totally understand why it’s yarn under. I had tried the yarn over and it curled like crazy! Thank you for this. If you’re not yet aware of this, your way for this smock stitch (yarn under) prevented those curled edges. I love it! 💕 thank you again 🙏🏼💜

[@4mefreemusic]

I love that you explain why you're doing specific stuff. It's really helpful for remembering how to do it because of the why.

[@carolannkern8935]

My granddaughter just introduced me to Tunisian crochet over the weekend and I am totally hooked!!! I started looking around the internet for videos of different stitches and found your video. You are the best!!! I have absolutely no problem following your instructions and I LOVE the way you show every little movement you make. You make it so easy to follow! Thank you. I am going to do each different stitch in blocks to make a sampler afghan once I can do the stitches without going back and forth through your videos. This is so much fun!!!

[@samanthastark8810]

I just love watching you. You explain and go slow which allows for great learning!

[@noscripthere95]

I just bought one of these from a thrift store, being seeing them for years, and decided I wanted to learn how to use it. Yours is the first video I've watched and I'm hooked. You have made it so easy. Thank you!

[@Lunarvienna]

I bought this Tunisian crochet hook yesterday and decided to try something out for the first time. Tried this pattern and I’m so impressed! It looks so good and I’m very pleased with it. So thank you for making this super helpful and accessible tutorial I really like it!

[@CopenhagenDreaming]

I have to admit: I kind of stopped crocheting when I was 9 or 10 (more than three decades ago), so I've only learnt what my mum taught me. But I found my old hooks the other day and kind of want to start up again, so I went to KZbin! (And have found loads of great inspirations for projects as well as tutorials to remind me of what I used to know. ) Tunisian crochet is a new concept to me, but it looks really interesting - and I just did a quick test-swatch of your pattern and it was both easy, pretty and actually rather satisfying to make... So thank you for teaching me! Great little video that does exactly what it says on the tin.

[@maribellelebre6809]

OMG you're on a rol! I love Tunisian crochet, but as a newb, I've been confused about how to end the row and glad to have found your channel! Thank you for demystifying - and I really like this particular stitch!

[@2BoTube2]

Love your videos . I am so jazzed about tunisian crochet, and so glad to have found your channel. So easy to follow, clear and interesting.....thanks so much!

[@IQTech61]

I found you when I went looking for a way to learn alternative Tunisian Crochet stitches. I'm so thankful I found you. I LOVE your nail colors. I could not understand why all of our nails had to be the same color if we used nail polish. So glad to see so many creative souls rejecting that boring style. I noticed that the colors really help me focus on hand position and help me pay attention to the steps you are teaching. I noticed that you start your work differently and do the end stitch differently than I learned how to do them. I came here to learn so I did it your way. I think your methods produce a much nicer edge at the bottom and sides. I am really excited about learning new crochet methods and stitches. Thank you for providing the "how to" so I can make my "can I" a reality.

[@jsg782]

Your videos are the best! All business and I watch once and understand. Thank you!!

[@carolinefarrar4164]

Many thanks for showing us how to add patterns on Tunisian Crochet, I have of late started to have an interest and love in this subject. Be Blessed................... Shalom

[@knittingknut]

Such a beautiful puffy and stretchy fabric. It looks as if it would be super warm for a blanket or a hat - lots of little thermal pockets. I’m LOVING your videos. As a knitter I’m just looking to expand my craft skills and your videos are so helpful.

[@roberthead2408]

This was perhaps the clearest explanation I have ever seen. i feel competent that I can have a go at making something using this stitch.l

[@pimpmastahD]

I've just started learning how to Tunisian crochet and your videos have been a life saver! Thank you so much!

[@MariaCailes]

So well explained. So clearly understood. You’re a wonderful teacher! Can’t wait to do this. Than you for being so patient with your teaching. Well done!

[@MombieApocalypse]

This tutorial is so excellent, thank you! I've watched a couple of other tutorials for the smock stitch but kept getting caught up on how to wrap the yarn - the way you explained the YU - hold - YO made it SO much easier. Thank you so much!

[@terinorwood1875]

Oh my goodness sake! I am so glad I found you on here. I tried to do a stitch, called the honeycomb stitch and it was so frustrating and I love Tunisian Entralac and just a simple Tunisian stitch but when I saw that you had a tutorial on this one, which is very similar to the honeycomb Crochet stitch, and I started watching it and it’s like no this is the way to go! I am a fan…. Thank you so much I’ve been crocheting since I was 13 years old and I’m 65 that should tell you everything you need to know lol.

[@LopsideMakes]

I’m used to yarning under so this is so easy to me! Thank you so much for this lovely video. It’s amazingly easy to follow, and now, I’m going to make a mood blanket for some family, asking them each day how they feel, and assigning a color to their emotions. It’s actually helping us build a bond, and it’s a good way to show I care!

[@lenamariano4397]

I have watched many tutorials, you are the best, the calmest, the funniest! I love your tutorials!

[@emilyfrancis9681]

Great video! I like the speed you narrate/crochet since I don't have to constantly pause/rewind to figure out what is going on

[@kathrineshaw9901]

You are the very best teacher ever! Thank you soooooooo much

[@RayneLainey]

Wanna hear something funny? I tried 3 separate times to tackle the smock stitch. 4th time I switched to teal colored yarn (like yours) and voila!! I did it! Thank you so much for this tutorial!!

[@samanthaharrell7342]

I love your tutorials! I’m making a patchwork pullover using all the different Tunisian stitches I’ve learned from your channel!

[@merryfrazier2356]

My sister just got me a set of Tunisian hooks for Christmas. I can't wait to try this! 😊 Merry Christmas and happy crocheting to everyone!

[@connielindsey7041]

I love watching your tutorials while I learn how to work my sample pieces. You really do a great job teaching ❤

[@alicee.7134]

Your the very best teacher ever. Thank you 😊 so much for making this video. Without it I'd be lost. Your soothing and calm voice is so reassuring that I can make it. I love 💕 Tunisian crochet just as much as crochet, I appreciate you so much. Have a blessed and wonderful day.

[@lisabates3329]

I just found your Tunisian crochet videos! I tried this technique a few years ago and intended to learn more about it, but I got distracted and had not gone back. After watching a few of your special stitch tutorials, I am definitely going to try them! I love to learn more techniques, and you are an awesome teacher. I am so glad I found these!

[@suray6942]

Your descriptions and demonstrations are so good! Thank you.

[@alanesmith3053]

Thank you, thank you for this video. 🥰 I tried to follow the smock stitch videos by another crocheter who didn't explain anything. I did my forward pass three times, not understanding how she ended up with twice as many stitches as I had!! You explained it all so well! 💖 💖 Now I get it.

[@sy2.083]

Never knew Tunisian. Rocket cod create such an intricate looking pattern--ty very much!

[@bellan2565]

Thank you ❤ You are a great teacher ,although I am quite good crocherer, I could never do this stitch till now ,you are amazing.

[@Fraususemil]

Thank you very much for your tutorials! I like the way you're showing and explaining everything, as well as the way you speak: clear and accentuated, thus easy to understand for a non native speaker. Well done, this is a thumbs up and a subscription! 👍

[@Azoreanislandgirl64]

Nice , I have been trying to do this with another channel and to no fault to her, I don't speak her language. I thought I would just watch and do ?! But no! That's when I found you. Thank's to you I can learn and do it without having to confuse myself.

[@JessicaCEP]

This is such a pretty pattern. I think you are the best teacher for crochet I’ve seen and I’ve learned a lot!

[@laurabrooks3076]

I just read a tutorial where they do a row of single crochet first instead of just the chain stitches..ghat helps for prevention of curling I thought that was a good idea💕🍀👍🏻 I’m enjoying your videos very much /thank you

[@artiejohnson703]

Thanks for the tip. I thought I was doing something wrong, because mine are curling. It’s not me, it’s just the stitch I am doing. WoW, what a simple fix. ❤️

[@subloke]

I love your tutorials! Your teaching style makes it so easy to follow and learn by doing. While following along I thought I had figured out a shortcut for the yarn under & wasn’t holding the yarn when you said “yarn under and hold”. My shortcut made it nearly impossible to do the return pass😂. Listen to the teacher!!

[@TLYarnCrafts]

lol but that's how we learn, right? I've had plenty of those moments myself 🙈

[@bettycasteel7267]

Thank you very much for the beautiful stitches and teaching all of us. Take care Betty Jean

[@LS-yp5yj]

I really like the Tunisian Crochet videos and would like to see projects like sweaters and shawls. PLUS, your fingernails are always so lovely! Fun.

[@StormWarningMom]

Ahh, the yarn under is like getting ready to do a purl stitch in knitting. That said, this stitch is GORGEOUS!! Thanks for sharing, I'll have to try this very soon ☺️

[@jaxjax8865]

Thank you so much. You are such an amazing teacher. I have learned so much from your tutorials ❤

[@noemiybarra2835]

Thank you so much for such easy directions. I had been many many rows into this stitch, but my sides looked like a wandering creek bed. Your explanation was clear and simple. My new attempt looks MUCH better!

[@feralfreebirds]

wow never seen this before, your such a clear , easy teacher...im gunna have a go, as i make mittens for my shop, but was looking for new inspiration for uniqueness... i guess id have to patch front n backs, as i wouldnt be able to get so many stitches on a crochet hook....love it ..thankyou , subscribed x

[@michelleboucher8130]

This is my first attempt at the Tunisian style. I have to admit I may have been a little intimidated but after watching your video I’m loving it!

[@yvonnehughes3036]

I am saving your wonderful tutorials so I can incorperate the different textures and styles of stitches into my blanket of squares. I hope I can share my finished product with you!!

[@maggiesykes756]

You are so good at teaching- thank you. I have never tried Tunisian stitch. Going to give it a go

[@connielindsey7041]

I love this stitch. Thank you for sharing the video with us. That color is great too

[@roxette2]

Hi there....I'm from the UK and a newbie to crochet as i've been a knitter for like over 40 years,this stitch is like what we call "Cable" over here.

[@dustydiamond6799]

The tutorial is very well done and speech easy for hard of hearing person. Still little confusing at start and row end. However the written instructions on the blog are excellent, simply written and easy to follow. Very nice!

[@wayneestep7624]

You are an excellent teacher I' m now ready to put down my standard crochet hook ( for awhile) and pick up my Tunisian hook. You really make learning these stitches easy, and I thank you.

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

Your tutorials make reading the introductions for the blocks make so much sense.

[@sorrelbee113]

This is a lovely tutorial. I'm planning on making my partner a blanket using blocks crocheted in different tunisian crochet stitches

[@maryparson1224]

I’m just starting to learn Tunisian crocheting. Your tutorials are the BEST! I’ve made the simple ear warmers on a regular crochet hook. I’m waiting for my clover hooks coming soon. can’t wait. Thank you for your helpful videos!❤️

[@patriciaseaton1522]

Thank you so much for this video, Toni. I am using a light colored worsted weight yarn to practice while watching and it is coming together. There’s nothing like muscle memory. My Olivia Shawl is waiting patiently.

[@marydawson5750]

Great work.I love the pattern. I will try crocheting this pattern. Thank you for sharing your crochet knit pattern.

[@Astronox_0]

I love tl yarn crafts and I wanted to say that this could help many people

[@lindarening6991]

You are a wonderful teacher! And your new book is beautiful. I was so happy when my signed copy arrived. Thank you!!

[@w1s86]

Awesome tutorial. You're a great teacher. Thank you!

[@georgia4793]

Thank you for this video. Years ago I did Tunisian crochet making afghans! Using a longer hook and two colors of yarn. I have looked and haven’t been able to find a longer hook except for one with a cord. The ones I used had a hook on each end, they were metal.

[@sherrilynracey7288]

I love this stitch! Thank you Toni for teaching with video. You make evrything feel easy.

[@fannyje513]

I love your videos. You go at the perfect pace and I can see exactly what you're doing which makes it so easy to follow. Thank you so much.

[@Zylophila]

I love this stitch!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Love ya!!! Onward to the next video!!! Take care!!!

[@karenyuhouse9992]

Thank you for being so calm and clear with your instruction. You are great!

[@LyndaGervais]

Wow ! Wow ! c'est vraiment beau ce point merci de prendre de votre temps pour nous montrer ce tricot Lynda du Québec

[@alexpond648]

Love your tutorial. It's kind of like left nitting from the right side to the left side and then crocheting from the left side to the right side, everything without turning the work. I think I need to try this method, but first I need this long Tunesien crochet hook.

[@lewzgirl1969]

I found a couple of vintage Tunisian crochet hooks at the bottom of my knitting supply bin and decided that today was the day I was going to learn what to do with them lol. This video was the first one I came across and decided that this would be my Tunisian crochet tutorial (also, because the stitch pattern is awesome looking and would be perfect for the bathroom mat I’ve been wanting to make. Thank you for your great video. The sound and instructions are clear and the only suggestion I might have is to show a couple of close-up shots of specific loops/bars/bumps that you are referencing at various points as it was difficult to discern at times. Otherwise, I’m off to the races with my bath mat. I’ve bookmarked your Tunisian crochet basics video for when I’m ready to venture into other patterns. Thanks again 😊

[@victoriacampbell4748]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for teaching us!

[@annettemcroberts2328]

What a beautiful stitch!! Thank you for doing these wonderful, easy to follow tutorials! I'm a newbie who has recently gotten hooked. ;-)

[@Werise2gether]

Hehe 🤭

[@number1angel66]

When I saw the design I thought it would be difficult but you made it so easy to understand! Thank you! You are a Blessing! Stay Blessed everyone! 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼

[@syork5432]

Just found this. Thank you for your teaching. God bless you!

[@Louise-zs9rl]

I can't wait to try it and thank you for posting one of the best crochet tutorials I have ever seen.

[@traviscodismith889]

I have been wanting to learn Tunisian stitch for years! Thank you so very much for these easy tutorials!

[@nancykoch5032]

You give me the courage to try and do this ! it' SO clear !

[@shellyohlsson5757]

I loved this tutorial! I am new to the crochet world, and am learning via youtube, and I have to say...you are a wonderful teacher. You explain so well, and the speed and ease of your work is a "Crochet Goal" for me. I look forward to more of your tutorials. Thank you for the awesome post!!

[@sandracaira4]

WOW!!! Im totally blow away !! I know basic crochet but this is mindblowing beautiful..i want to only learn this style of crochet now ..thankyou so much..🤗🤗🤗❤👌

[@Reszig22]

Does anyone else find her shiny nails weirdly satisfying? Maybe I’m just really tired but I was like mesmerized by them. I completely zoned out

[@haileybalmer9722]

I don't crochet, and I completely agree. Her voice, her nails, the pace of her work... all just hypnotic. Who needs guided meditation when you have TL Yarn Crafts?

[@janefuller1737]

My brain shorts out with that yarn under…I better keep practicing! This is so much fun! Thanks for a wonderful teaching session

[@nicb9094]

Thanks for a great video, what a beautiful stitch!

[@darrenhuxtable7234]

You are amazing. I have learnt so much from yo explaining it clear and I am on my way.

[@aprincesa]

Thanks for this tutorial!! I also watched your Tunisian crochet basics video. Just tried the smock stitch out and it's working out beautifully! I've never tried Tunisian crochet before, but saw a TikTok using this stitch and I fell in love! So glad I found your super helpful video!! ♥️🧶

[@shmaisrael3is1]

I have a hard time with patterns and books as i am a linear learner. Thanks for your tutorials and the time to take to make them.

[@pudgethefish5180]

I was just given a tunisian hook for Christmas and this is going to be the first thing I make. this is lovely. thank you

[@valerieparadies4988]

Wonderful! I will have to try it. A friend was showing me a few years ago and she made it sound so difficult, but your video is marvellous and so clear. Thank you.