How to Read Tunisian Crochet Charts: Part 1

Designer, author, teacher, coach, Ellen Gormley teaches crochet, shows the latest yarns, and offers insider tips on the yarn industry.

I read comments! Make topic suggestions in the comments.

[christyboucher]

Thank you thats helps a lot. I am trying to learn Tunisian right now and I didn’t know how to do anything but the simple stitch thank you thank you.

[gymnart]

Nice explanation! As you know, I've done quite a bit of Tunisian, and now I'm learning about reading and making Tunisian charts. ☺

[Csncelthis]

I Just love Tunisian crochet and double ended crochet. I have never seen patterns for it though. That was very interesting and informative! Thank you!

[djm]

Thank you for the informative video. I think this video also works for trying to read basic charts for regular crochet.

[hugettewatson]

Hi thank you for the tutorial it’s interesting because I’m now getting into Tunisian crochet stitches and I have been picking up little by little on YouTube but nothing like you have just taught . Is there a course or classes I’m in NY I would love 💕 to learn as much as I can about Tunisian stitches and pattern . Also how can I get a copy of that book it’s very interesting I like the symbols it has again thank you 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️. I’ve made a few Afghans and I still get the curl don’t matter what I do. Your help is greatly appreciated ❤️

[jeannie]

I have a question about the return pass. Some patterns show on video one stitch then 2 stitches at a time.. Do they change the pattern to resemble different RTP stitches. Love your video thank you

[karensemones]

Thanks for the clear explanation. I have never tried Tunisian crochet. I don't like the way it curls on the edges, and since I have a tight tension it would probably curl more. The finished product seems to be thick and heavy also. Is it?

[normaa]

Thanks for sharing, it would be interesting to try.😀

[georgiajones]

Can I purchase the book in the video? If so where? I’m a huge fan of Tunisian I’m more of a visual designer than words.🧶

[lgassin]

Thanks so much for this! Just today I picked up a book on Tunisian stitches and was freaked out by the charts... although I know how to do Tunisian crochet in general :-/. Am I assuming correctly that the stitch at the left end of the work is simply not charted (where, regardless [it seems] of what stitch you are doing, you go through both sides of the chain at the end and then chain 1)?

[hdvixen]

I like charts but not for Tunisian. Silly too seeing as how I like regular crochet charts.