Learn Tunisian Crochet Increase Methods

Tunisian crochet combines the best of knitting and crochet to create dense, textured fabrics perfect for blankets, scarves, and garments. This unique technique uses an elongated hook to keep multiple loops active, producing a distinctive woven appearance. Our tutorial breaks down the Tunisian simple stitch, purl stitch, and how to work the return pass properly. Learn how this ancient craft differs from regular crochet, what projects showcase its beautiful drape best, and why it’s ideal for colorwork. Whether you’re making a cozy afghan or a structured bag, Tunisian crochet opens up exciting possibilities for fiber artists.


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In this tutorial I show you how to increase and decrease in Tunisian crochet. I hope you enjoy and find it useful. Enjoy The Video!

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crochet

This brief video tutorial shows you how to increase in Tunisian crochet. (It’s easy!) Perfect technique for making a triangle shawl or scarf.

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Crochet/knitting

A photo tutorial to show how to make a double increase in Tunisian crochet with simple and twisted Tunisian stitches in a row of Tunisian knit stitches

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Crochet \u0026 Knitting

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crochet

Today’s post is about how to increase tunisian crochet at those tricky row ends. Avoid the ‘Squeeze-me-in’ method and use Tfslsts or half hitches instead!

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2018 Update: I’ve incorporated this blog post into a newer one. I wonder how many crocheters are aware of small refinements they can make at row edges to improve an angular shape, such as a triangle? I wasn’t aware of it myself until I designed the trapezoidal \

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crochet and knitting

The Tunisian Simple Scarf is a fun way to learn the Tunisian simple stitch, with some easy increase and decrease steps too.