Tunisian Simple Stitch Scarf
An introduction to Tunisian crochet: a forward and return pass make a dense, woven-looking fabric.
- Yarn
- Worsted (4) wool.
- Hook
- Tunisian (afghan) hook K-10.5 (6.5 mm), at least 10 in long
- Sizes
- 8 × 66 in (20 × 168 cm)
- Example gauge
- 14 sts and 12 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in Tunisian simple stitch
- Yarn needed
- About 650 yd (595 m) worsted.
US terms. The UK name follows in brackets the first time each stitch appears. Turning chains don’t count as stitches unless a step says so. See US vs UK crochet terms and crochet abbreviations.
Do the math
The examples use the gauge above. Put your own swatch into the gauge calculator first, then use your numbers in each formula.
| Step | Formula | Example | Tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stitches (= chain) | width × sts per in | 8 × 3.5 = 28 ch | Cast-On Calculator |
| Rows | length × rows per in | 66 × 3 = 198 rows | By hand |
Materials
- Worsted (4) yarn (see yarn needed)
- Tunisian (afghan) hook K-10.5 (6.5 mm), at least 10 in long
- Tapestry needle
Gauge swatch
Ch 16, work 12 rows. Tunisian fabric curls; measure after blocking.
Instructions
Foundation
Ch (example: 28).
Forward pass: Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up a loop; pull up a loop in each ch across. Keep all loops on the hook (28).
Return pass: Yo, pull through 1 loop, *yo, pull through 2 loops; rep from * until 1 loop remains.
Tunisian simple stitch
Forward pass: Skip the first vertical bar. *Insert hook from right to left under the next vertical bar, yo, pull up a loop; rep from * to the last bar. Insert under both loops of the last bar, pull up a loop.
Return pass: As before.
Repeat to the length you want.
Bind off
*Insert hook under the next vertical bar, yo, pull through the bar and the loop on the hook (sl st (UK ss)); rep from * across. Fasten off.
Finishing
- Work 1 row of sc (UK dc) along each long edge to tame the curl.
- Wet block flat.
Designer’s notes
- Tunisian curls towards the front. A hook 2 sizes bigger than the yarn band suggests helps.
- Carry a second colour and change every 2 rows for stripes.
Counter set-up
Counter 1: rows (a row = forward + return pass).
Open the row & stitch counter for several counters, or use the quick one below.
Tools for this pattern
- Gauge CalculatorEnter your swatch counts to get stitches and rows per 4 in (10 cm).
- Cast-On CalculatorEnter your width and gauge; it rounds to the stitch multiple for you.
- Needle, Hook & Yarn ConvertersConvert the needle or hook size to US, UK or metric.
- Yarn Quantity CalculatorPick the project, size and yarn weight to get total yardage and skeins to buy.
- Row & Stitch CounterSet up the counters listed below; the screen stays awake while you work.