StoneGnome

Crochet Love · Crochet & Tunisian Crochet · Studying, Developing, and Teaching Crochet Techniques

  • Home/Blog
  • Crochet
    • Basic Skills
    • Beyond the Basics
    • Advanced Crochet
    • Stitches and Stitch Patterns
  • Tunisian Crochet
    • Basic Tunisian Skills
    • Beyond the Basics
    • Advanced Tunisian Skills
    • Stitches and Stitch Patterns
  • Tutorials n Guides
    • Guides
    • Step by Step Tutorials
    • Stitches and Stitch Patterns
  • Patterns
    • Free Patterns
    • Paid Patterns
  • Themes
    • Felting
    • Hats
    • Ribbing
    • Split Crochet Love (NEW)
    • Slip Stitches (ss)
    • Top Stitch
    • Amigurumi
    • Small Hearts
    • Ornaments
  • About
    • Contact Me
    • Copyright and Selling
    • Personal Data, Cookies and Marketing
Sometimes it is difficult to join or sew two pieces together and make it look good.

Tunisian Reverse Stitches - The Sides

If you have ever considered working with the Tunisian Reverse Stitch, you might want to read along here.

Share
Tweet
Pin
No comments
Most guides about crochet and tension talks about how tight you hold the yarn with your non-dominant hand. This is only half the story, though.

Tunisian Crochet - How to Change and Control your Tension

What you do with the right hand (dominant hand) and what you do with your hook, is also important.

Share
Tweet
Pin
No comments
What if you want to cast on for your Tunisian project and only have one hook?

Tunisian Crochet Cast On - Single Hook

Here is a way to do that. And this technique might be even easier than the two-hooks casting on.

Share
Tweet
Pin
2 comments
I have always admired, when knitters did a cast on and 1-2-3 got thousands of loops on their hooks... eh, needles.

Tunisian Crochet Cast On - Chainless

You can also cast on when doing Tunisian crochet - as in without a starting chain. And it is much faster than doing chains first.

Share
Tweet
Pin
4 comments
Fluffy and furry yarn tips
Fluffy yarn, fuzzy yarn, fur yarn or eyelash yarn. All of these long-fibered yarn types aren't always easy to crochet with. But, they look so fluffy and soft and kitten-like...

Fluffy and furry yarn tips

Here are a couple of tips for you, so you are prepared next time you find a fluffy or furry yarn.

Share
Tweet
Pin
No comments
The Picky Pillow Pattern now includes TWO pillows in the exquisite Twisted Stitch pattern.

Picky Pillows - now there are TWO of them

If you bought the pattern already, remember to get the updated version. If you haven't bought it yet, go get the pattern for the two beautiful pillows.

Share
Tweet
Pin
No comments
I have a video to show you. Please notice, it is NOT a full tutorial :)



See, what just happened?

Share
Tweet
Pin
No comments
Picky Pillow. Supports you when you crochet or knit.
The Picky Pillow pattern is now available. The pillow is designed to support you when you crochet or knit - or just want to relax.

Picky Pillow. Supports you when you crochet or knit.

The Tunisian twisted stitch pattern is used and a full photo tutorial for this is included in the pattern, so all you have to know in advance, is the Tunisian simple stitch and how to do regular single crochet.

NOTICE

For a limited time only, the pattern is available at an INTRODUCTION PRICE.

...AND if you buy it now, then make sure you are logged in, as you should then automatically get access to updates. You might be happy about that later on... hint, hint.

Buy the Pattern

The pattern is available in English (US terms) from Ravelry and LoveCrafts. It is also available in Danish, where it is called 'Pernitten Pude'. Find the Danish version at LoveCrafts and Ravelry.

About the Pattern

As usual you get a pattern with lots of photos and guidance helping you out.

Cro-hook

The main part of the pillow is worked in rows back and forward. You will need a cro-hook / double-ended hook for this. With or without cable. This also means that the length of your cro-hook doesn't matter much, as you don't have to do a full forward pass before you start a return pass.

The Tunisian Twisted Stitch Pattern

Inner Pillow

In the pattern I suggest using an inner pillow. This is optional as the stitches are tight enough to hold the filling in. Personally I think and inner pillow gives you a more expensive-looking pillow, and it will of course also help the pillow stay in shape. So instructions for making an inner pillow are included. And it is NOT difficult to make one.

Adjustable

The pattern also includes instructions for adjusting the pillow size any way you want. So it can fit any inner pillow you have already or whatever you decide you need.

Testers

It has been quite a journey to make this pattern. No less than three testers have helped me out and once again, I'm surprised how much testing can improve a pattern. Thank you to Marjolein, Ewa, and Karen!

Selling Finished Products

Yes, you can do that. No problem! Read more in the menu: About > Copyright, Selling and Affiliate Links

Picky Pillow.

If you have any questions, just ask. You can find me here, on Ravelry or Facebook.
Share
Tweet
Pin
No comments
Some Tunisian patterns are easy to do, when you work in rounds, while doing rows are considered impossible, or something that requires sewing in a lot of ends.


It's just not at all impossible. Nor do you need to cut the yarn and sew in ends all the time.

Share
Tweet
Pin
No comments
Add Colors to the Tunisian Twisted Stitch Pattern
Wow! The rarely used twisted stitch pattern looks fantastic using more colors! I didn't even realize that until Chanette asked for more colors...

Add Colors to the Tunisian Twisted Stitch Pattern

I'll show you, how you add more color to this stitch pattern row by row.
Share
Tweet
Pin
2 comments
I was asked about the washcloth / dishcloth I made for the slip stitch tutorial.

Color Stacking - Crochet

I used Color Stacking which is a member of the Planned Pooling family. A great way to have fun with colors. The tutorial here helps you with your first color stacking project.

Share
Tweet
Pin
3 comments
Tunisian Crochet. Knit Stitch. Left side increase.
Learn how to make a nice Tunisian knit stitch increase at the left side (or right side, if you are left-handed).

Tunisian Crochet. Knit Stitch. Left side increase.

I'm experimenting with mitered corners and have developed a way to do the left side increase without it being too tight and knotted.

Share
Tweet
Pin
1 comments
Tunisian Crochet - Mini Neck Warmer

Tunisian Crochet - Mini Neck Warmer
A FREE pattern is out. It is a Mini Neck warmer made of the Tunisian Top Stitch Rib.
It fits a variety of sizes and will keep your upper chest warm under your jacket.

Go have a look. You can find the free pattern at LoveCrafts and on Ravelry.

Share
Tweet
Pin
2 comments
Tunisian Crochet - Sideways Ribbed Hat YEAH! A new pattern has been released! It is a sideways hat. Made completely from the Top Stitch Rib pattern. I've nursed the top, so it is ribbed almost all the way to the top center.

You can find the pattern at LoveCrafts and Ravelry.
Tunisian Crochet - Sideways Ribbed Hat

A tester said: "It's is a very lightweight feeling on my head when compared to a hat made in regular crochet stitches. And much stretchier. Just all-around more comfortable."
Share
Tweet
Pin
2 comments
Older Posts

Newsletter

Don't miss the next tip or pattern
from StoneGnome.

Find StoneGnome at

  • Ravelry
  • LoveCrafts
  • Littlebugz

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

Popular Posts

  • Tunisian Crochet Cast On
  • Free Snowflake Pattern
  • Tunisian Single Hook Cast On
  • A Valentines Heart for You
  • Avoid an Ugly Slip Knot

Labels

advanced amigurumi basic beads Bornholm christmas crochet crochetChart easter edge felting filetcrochet freePattern guide hat miteredCorner ornament paidPattern pattern ribbing shoes slipStitch spiral Split Crochet stitchPattern topStitch tunisian tutorial

recent posts

My favorite Links

  • My designs at LoveCrafts
  • My designs at Ravelry
  • My design page at Littlebugz.dk
  • Annie's Catalog
  • Designing Vashti
  • Crochet Kim
  • Free Vintage Crochet
  • Stitch Fiddle
  • Stitchboard · Pattern Wizard
FOLLOW STONEGNOME @INSTAGRAM

    Powered by Juicer.io

Ⓒ StoneGnome · Created with · by BeautyTemplates