Tunisian Crochet: Get Started | The Crochet Crowd

[@pazzlejewel]

Mickey, you are the absolute best! Very smooth voice, excellent instructions, and just the right amount of talking. It drives me crazy when someone does not give enough information and it makes me insane when someone chatters constantly and gives NO instructions. You know what I mean? You find you're halfway through the video and you haven't learned the first step because the instructor is chattering just to hear himself talk. Not a problem with you, Mickey. Your balance is perfect, your instructions are clear and precise, and your voice is smooth and so easy on the ears. I look forward to more lessons. Thank you.

[@RogueStitches]

I completely agree with the relaxing and therapeutic aspect of this. I learned to crochet at around age 10 and started to learn knitting a couple of years ago (still not very good). I picked up Tunisian crochet a couple of days ago for the first time. I found that the sound of the hook against the yarn as it slides through is just as relaxing as the motion. The fact that this is an easy craft is just a bonus. I think anyone could do it.

[@kathywilliams7279]

Didn't realize how easy Tunisian crocheting is. Mikey your demonstration are easy to follow, now I feel I can do. Thank you, keep it coming.

[@diezrosales]

Thank you so much, Mikey. I've been crocheting for 40 years, but I'd never tried Tunisian. This will be my next technique to master. I am making lovely jewellery after watching your videos. Big hug.

[@jeaniesmith1518]

You are a wonderful teacher. I love how you are breaking the mold of "men don't crochet in any venue" my husband and son make me washcloths all the time. You have none of the nervous word whispers so commonly found in nervous teachers. I am a teacher myself ( not of crochet). But I love your ability to explain as you go with repetition. I was worried amount taking up this new venue of crocheting but your teaching ability as really given me hope. It is easy to learn from someone who loves what they are doing.. I I Would love to hear more about your mentor Della and how she has inspired you....thank you again...Jeanie Smith

[@JoyLeaf55]

I learned this basic stitch so I could make an fabric that allows me to use several books of filet crochet patterns from the early 1900's and counted cross stitch to create lovely lap robes and afghans. Now I am looking to improve those skills and expand my stitch choices. Thank you for this opportunity.

[@juliejongkryg6296]

Thank you for showing how to do these stitches and answering my unspoken questions. I now have a much better understanding that I can use a typical crochet stitch. I'll be watching more of you're tutorials.

[@709snookums]

I so love your demonstrations and verbal descriptions of the 3 methods for Tunisian Crochet! Thank you!

[@sonyamosley3049]

l'm learning how to tunisian crochet for the first time. Your instructions are very easy to understand and I am doing good so far. thanks mike

[@teresaburkedukes1165]

❤❤❤Thanks Mikey helped me a lot. Love the 2nd And 3 Rd technics.

[@gaberowan2011]

I love you Mikey you remind me so much of my nephew that is in Oregon and I don't get to see often enough so I watch and learn from you and love hearing you laugh.

[@TheBabeluvr]

I got the best results with you teaching. I highly dislike the curling, but went up 2 sizes and it really helped.

[@billtami5295]

I have been looking for larger than 8mm like his but not finding Do you know of any!

[@rnandcn2004]

i have become almost addicted to your videos! you have a real gift for teaching :)

[@GingerRootable]

Awesome "bump" method, it looks tidy and finishes nicer! Well done.

[@shadowmom]

Mikey, your a superstar. So easy to follow tutorials and such a vast selection. Thank you for all your hard work x

[@pamelam2264]

Thank you so much for your generous teaching and adorable sense of humor.

[@Judymontel]

Really excellent tutorial. I also tried, years ago, to learn afghan crochet from instructions, and I wasn't satisfied or confident of the results. I have to say that actually SEEING the way it is done makes a huge difference. Even when you say we can't see it's a chain, we really can. Superb video and I might just try this again... :-)

[@HeavenlyTruthAstrology]

Your laugh cracks me up - it reminds me of Olaf from Frozen. Adorable.

[@ITALIAORIANA]

Oh darn it! I wish I saw this video earlier. I did not go through 2 at the end. It has a much nicer edge when you go through 2 at the end on the left. Especially if you are going to put a border around the afghan. At least I will know better for next time. Thanks so much for this video!

[@maureendevries1904]

Mikey is fabulous!

[@WigsaremyJam]

I am excited to learn this new technique. Thx for teaching.

[@SrSrk98]

very easy to understand...thank you so much Mikey...love all your tutorials...cheers to crochet!!!

[@badillab3]

Love your new tec knick and been using it on all of my projects. I am glad you came up with this because I kept not liking the edge when only using the top stich. Even with a border it looked off. Thanks!

[@BubbleBasket]

I absolutely love your videos! You have taught me so much. I have always wanted to learn the Tunisian and you have made it so easy for me. Thank you!

[@ThatOneGalRenee]

Thank you so much for your tutorial series! Just watched the first and second ones and I think I've got it! I'm a lefty, so I have to flip the directionality, but your video made it very easy to understand. And the Railroad Knitting pamphlet was very useful, too! Thanks again.

[@jimmikeray]

great tutorial I love to Tunisian crochet

[@kraftyiam]

Hi - thanks for the vid - self teaching and trying to find all the other stitches one can do - Tunisian is fun -- would be great if when showing new stitches you can name them and supply the abbreviation e.g. Tsc tbl. Also, I learned that the Purl stitch, working either front or back loop, one brings the working yarn to the front. What I believe you called Purl is the basic back row from right to left

[@jessicatch8051]

Very informative, thorough, and concise! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@sewinsuzie75]

You make it look so easy. I want to learn this. Now to find the hook. I will have to look on The Crochet Crowd to see if you have the info that I will need. Hook size, wool, etc. as always super tutorial.

[@savannahcooper5488]

I found this very useful loved how simple you made it sound

[@g.g.1811]

Great tutorial. I really like your step by step technique. Awesome. THANK YOU

[@marthastaton1589]

Thank you. Great explanation and demonstration!😊

[@Redl16]

Great, I just loved this video. It's the first time I see one of your videos and I already subscribed. I think you're awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@JadedEvol]

So going to give this a try

[@alittlebithailey5994]

Tunisian sweater. This would be great for a sweater!

[@lisajarvis3820]

Thank you BEEN looking for one like this for ages 🤓

[@paulaantinopay7715]

excelente, muy claro y eso que no hablo ni una gota de ingles, me encanta el lenguaje del crochet :) gracias

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thanks so much

[@terrywinoker3057]

awesome!

[@vmlorenzi]

Your videos on Tunisian crocheting have inspired me to give it a try. I am interested in the etrelac style and was wondering how I would determine how much yarn I would need to create a full size blanket. Any suggestions?

[@emilypierson6530]

these videos are awesome!!!!!

[@AprilLashon]

I love this tutorial

[@lartystuff]

fantastic thanks very much

[@mislady56]

Your teaching method is great. How do you make an afghan using this stitch / stitches. Is there a method to joining these pieces? Thanks

[@suemcarthur105]

excellent thanks

[@mjspins]

Do love your videos and instruction!! thank you! So, are you saying that this method to prevent rolling by going in the back loops should be done throughout the work or just at the beginning?

[@sewinsuzie75]

Mikey you are a born teacher. I always have trouble picking up the little bump on the back of the chain. I have tried and tried when I was doing the Little Sweetie Dress. Is there a trick to it? It took me forever and didn't look nice. I can really see the advantage here though. No rolling of the fabric.

[@ramar81]

Mikey, when doing the pearl stitch to keep it from rolling, do you have to continue pulling from the back stitches all through out the process or can you go back to stitching from the front.

[@yliberal6355]

I've knitted & crocheted for years, but for some reason I've never learned to Tunisian before, & now I want to attempt it. Thank you for the easy to follow lesson/tutorial!! What is the size of that hook you are using, I can't find it in the description box, it's really nice.

[@CHICHISWEETS]

Big Thanks Mickey and Crew. This Tunisian Series is very well done, I know it's a labor of love. I have some hooks with cables, but I think the hook you 're using is better for my first project What is the brand name and size of that hook?

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You could go down in size. I believe my hook is 2 mm bigger than the recommended

[@robinspiker1933]

Can you stitch Tunisian blocks together, as in granny square fashion, to create different colors and patterns within a blanket?

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You're welcome.

[@grantharper6033]

Hi mickey, where is this series? Which video is the next one on from this please?

[@bookedtea]

So if we go from the back loops to prevent it from rolling, will it still look the same if you view it from the front? Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@donnatharpe5654]

mikey--your videos are great----will going through both loops on left side-make project slightly crooked ?

[@kristiejones4627]

mikey i have all ready made my blanket , i have made a blanket useing this stitch before but this time it really rolled up bad , with out taking the whole blanket apart what can i do to fix the ends from rolling

[@juanitaaustin4092]

Where is the next video after the beginner video I can’t find it

[@melodymaben1840]

Not understanding why mine looks slanted on one end and if I start with a chain of 10 how many should be on the hook after I grab the end chain? Which stitch is used through out to prevent curling?

[@carolebeecham4167]

Mikey: I have noticed that for years and years I have not been wrapping my yarn OVER the hook, but have been bringing in from the front to the back. Does that really matter? I noticed you did the same thing in one stitch but took it out and re-did it. Please explain. Thanks Carole

[@FaithRichFidler]

I purl from the front in Tunisian. Perhaps it gets the same result, but it's interesting that you go into the back.

[@Peachess_WNY]

+Faith Rich Fidler you aren't doing a (TPS)Tunisian Purl stitch then...you are doing the (TRS) Tunisian Reverse Stitch. The TPS is done thru the back vertical bar. While the TRS is done thru the front vertical bar. IE: drop working yarn to front, put hook thru the front vertical bar, working yarn goes to behind the hook YO and pull thru.

[@kathyburgess5819]

You suggest using a tunisian hook about 3 mm larger than recommended on the yarn label. Where did you get the one you use? I live in SW Ontario I and have checked in many stores. The largest I could find was 6.5 mm, & I need 8.0 mm.

[@oliviashaw7919]

Hi, I can't seem to get The yarn to where it needs to go when I am doing this stitch. When I pick up loops, do I just pick up loops or do I wrap the yarn over the hook and do the yarn over after each one?

[@ekaterinas.7762]

Do you have a video on how to attach squares together

[@carposporophyte]

1. are you supposed to do that "purl" stitch for just the first row or for every row? 2. is the further end (the end that you dont start on) supposed to look rounded? i wasnt sure if this was because i was grabbing the wrong 2 yarns at the end for the chain.

[@newmoon56]

to everyone asking what hook and that you cant find large hooks in stores- either ask a store to order it for you -or order online- there are MANY online stores that sell 100x more stuff than any brick store will ever carry.

[@genmama1955]

When you turn the work over and use the bump, are you actually picking up two strings or just the one in the middle? Thanks.

[@7slaper]

I really like your tutorials Mike. You don't mention the hook size to use. It seems rather small to me; not the recommended + 3 mm, as you mention in the introduction. (Sometimes a hook 3mm bigger than the recommended for the yarn is a bit too much, in my experience)

[@Jewels0811]

Anything with "Mikey's" name on it...i save to my playlist...so easy to follow. I also didnt see Lesson 1, can you please direct me to it :o) thank you!

[@vickythornburgh7303]

hat size hook are you using? I can't find a tunisian hook larger than K.

[@MysticBloodmoon]

Mickey I absolutely love your videos! My question is, when counting rows, is one row a complete forward and backward pass?

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Hi mystic, One row is considered working from one side to the other...once you flip your work and go the other way thats a new row ....- Cathy@ The Crochet Crowd :)

[@htmlguy88]

+The Crochet Crowd except tunisian you don't turn your work

[@jeanettrudloff812]

note to viewers: DON'T try this with crappy yarn not spun tightly...your stitches will look like a mess and you won't be able to see where to go with your needle. Just sayin'. I'm brand new to these crafts and already I've learned that life is too short for garbage yarn! 0_o

[@Datrebor]

+Jeanett Marsicano You're right about that except that I'm too broke not to use cheap walmart yarn.

[@PWells23]

can u show how to do the border ?

[@cpaustin22]

How long are these crochet hooks? I found some online that are 6"...do they make any bigger?

[@jenniferdobbs7092]

On the list that was on the side of the video playing on the screen it was Number 59. Why so far down I don't know. I just went down the list until I finally found it. Hope this helps and you find it.

[@yarnworksbylydianannen3396]

I don't have a big crochet hook could you just used a just a crochet hook?

[@CHICHISWEETS]

HI ALL Can someone please tell me the EXACT metal hook Mickey is using? It looks like a size 10mm or N hook. I would really like to have one. After searching, I can't find a large metal Tunisian hook anywhere. The largest metal hook I have is a Susan Bates 6.5mm or K. THANK YOU KINDLY

[@lakisherhurst6973]

Anyone notice that this takes a while to do? I just taught myself how to do this and it seems like it is taking me forever to do a scarf where if I did a regular crochet I would have been finished by now. Any tips on speeding this up?

[@LyndaOtvos]

I find this same problem-so much slower than regular crochet. It may turn out not to be worth the extra time...

[@kbootie56]

can I use a chainless fooundation stitch ?

[@FableStrangeAbbadear12]

Lovely, BUT! What I wanna now is how would you make a queen or king size afghan using this stitch? I now there's ones with extended string like things on the end or double sided ones but still??? Need help it was a gift for someone. Can you do a video on how to make it queen or king sized. Blizzards of love Chanelle

[@khunter926]

Me too. I've been researching for months and can't find the answer. Any luck yet?

[@JoyLeaf55]

Kelly Hunter Do you mean how do you figure out how many stitches to cast on to get The width you need/want? Take the yarn and the hook you want to use and make a swatch, 10 by 10 or 20 by 20 to get a good sample and measure how many inches this is, then multiply by the number of inches you need. Since this using the yarn, hook and tension you will be using it is the most accurate way to figure out how many stitches you need to cast on. Hope that helps.

[@FableStrangeAbbadear12]

Joyleaf55: no we actually mean this hook dose not support 100 or 200 stitches. It's gets all tangled and scrunched up so what are we missing? @ Kelly hunter: no I haven't I'm sorry.

[@JoyLeaf55]

I have a size K hook with a 22 inch cord from Susan Bates that I bought years ago. It has held over 300 stitches with no problem. I kept my tension loose and about 20/25 stitches on the hook at a time, sliding more on or off as soon as it started to pull at my tension. My problem was holding it all in my lap as it got long.

[@DawnEdwards6267]

Mikey, I just use the middle bumps on the back of each chain as I was taught by my great Aunt. Does it matter which way you start it off?

[@KBFibers]

I do the same; I like the edge looking finished without having to come back with a single crochet to finish the edge. You can totally use the back bump.

[@kimgoonie]

I do the same thing Dawn. I find if I use the middle bumps, it makes the edging easier to go on around afterwards. I don't think it really matters, just a personal preference.

[@DawnEdwards6267]

kimgoonie Thanks ladies! I think I like the edge better using the middle of the stitch. :)

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Can you tell me if you can do this left handed please? Liz..

[@kennethbird4656]

Can you do a newborn baby hat video.thank you in advance mike

[@gloriacuellar12]

how do you attach the finish block to make an afghan?

[@kskc1234]

Mikey, should I be seeing lesson #1? I got 2-10 on my e-mail but no "one".

[@fangbytten]

what size needle are you using in this project?

[@amberblandford6342]

One size above what is suggested on wrapper for the yarn you are using.

[@TracieHolladay]

I don't know if Mikey knows how to do this, or if he knows someone who can: how about a detailed video on how to do embroidery or cross stitch on Tunisian crochet???

[@id59tb74]

Hi! I am just learning how yo Tunisian crochet, and I have a question. On your project you crochet using the front and the back stitch, am I going to switch from the front to the back stitch the entire length of my project or just at the beginning to keep it from curling? Thanks!

[@lorrainerobinson9361]

happiness74 Hello. Did you get a answer? I'd like to know also if you go back to regular stitching or keep going the new way on the rest of the rows?

[@id59tb74]

Lorraine Robinson Unfortunately, I never got an answer. I have been switching back and forth from the front stitch to the back stitch and it looks slightly different from his pattern.

[@lorrainerobinson9361]

happiness74 Thanks for answering. I took more time and also checked somewhere else and realized that you only do that the first row or two and then the regular stitch. Let me know if you find out anything else. Have a great day.

[@id59tb74]

Lorraine Robinson Thanks so much! I am going to start over now that I know. Thanks again!

[@lorrainerobinson9361]

happiness74 I'm still experimenting with ways to do it. Right now, after my chain, I'm doing a double crochet and then regular Tunisian stitch. Will see how it goes. Let me know what you find out. I usually just google for info.

[@rozffs]

When I tried tunisian it looks like the top row curves from left to right is that ok or is that normal?

[@louisepatton8396]

What do you call the hook/needle? I cannot make out what it was you called it. I'm new to crochet I'm liking the look of this stitch as I don't have to convert it to uk stitch

[@rebeccamulder1816]

It is a crochet hook it has the hook on the end. He is misspeaking and correcting himself. Knitting needles come to a point and do not have the hook on the end. I think this pattern is similar to knitting because there is a stopper on the end of the hook and you make panels that you sew together. In traditional crochet you turn your work to go back and forth and you can make the blanket as large as you want. I hope this helps.

[@louisepatton8396]

Ok thanks. I was looking up eBay but its only showing me the normal crochet hooks not the one Mikey uses. Will look again.

[@rebeccamulder1816]

Look it up as a Tunisian crochet hook. They are sold on Amazon.com

[@louisepatton8396]

Ah never thought of that lol... Thanks will look on amazon too

[@hattiem.7966]

Louise Patton I see the hooks at most stores,why order them?

[@marynatta]

what is the sixe of the hook?

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

That is normal

[@briancorea9735]

Where can i get Tunisian crochet hooks, i cant find them at places that i go

[@tereasaandrews2396]

Brian Corea amazon has them

[@marianneolsen4024]

hej I lov your tunesian vidoes I hav a ?? hov to doo a "rookie" ?????

[@AmyObsessivelyCrafty]

Where's number one?

[@CHICHISWEETS]

Thsnks, but they don't have that hook.

[@لولي-ط6ت9ر]

👍🎽

[@nekosans8896]

TUNIS

[@tsb79510]

It still feels like I am trying to crochet with a baseball bat. It feels so clumsy and strange!

[@MsYoruichi1]

go to a big walmart